Volga, Iowa facts for kids
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Volga, Iowa
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Location of Volga, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Clayton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2) |
| • Land | 0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
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| • Total | 203 |
| • Density | 269.95/sq mi (104.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52077
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-81345 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0462589 |
Volga is a small city located in Clayton County, Iowa, in the United States. It is a quiet place with a population of 203 people, according to the 2020 census. This number was a bit lower than the 247 people who lived there in 2000.
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History of Volga
Volga was first established as a town in 1852. It was originally known as "Volga City." The city gets its name from the Volga River that flows through Iowa. This Iowa river was named after the much larger and famous Volga River in Russia.
Where is Volga Located?
Volga is located at these coordinates: 42°48′9″N 91°32′26″W / 42.80250°N 91.54056°W. It sits right on the banks of the Volga River in Iowa.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.78 square miles (1.95 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population Changes in Volga
| Historical Populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 344 | — |
| 1900 | 444 | +29.1% |
| 1910 | 416 | −6.3% |
| 1920 | 415 | −0.2% |
| 1930 | 417 | +0.5% |
| 1940 | 429 | +2.9% |
| 1950 | 423 | −1.4% |
| 1960 | 361 | −14.7% |
| 1970 | 305 | −15.5% |
| 1980 | 310 | +1.6% |
| 1990 | 306 | −1.3% |
| 2000 | 247 | −19.3% |
| 2010 | 208 | −15.8% |
| 2020 | 203 | −2.4% |
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Volga's Population in 2020
The census in 2020 counted 203 people living in Volga. There were 90 households, which means 90 different homes where people lived. The city had about 269.9 people per square mile (104.2 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Volga were White (96.1%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Volga was 46.8 years old. About 19.2% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, 30.0% of the people were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more males (53.7%) than females (46.3%).
Volga's Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, there were 208 people living in Volga. There were 90 households and 60 families. The city had about 266.7 people per square mile (103.0 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people were White (97.1%). A small percentage were from other racial groups. About 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 43 years. About 24.5% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 14.9% were 65 years of age or older. The city had slightly more males (53.4%) than females (46.6%).
Education in Volga
The city of Volga is part of the Central Community School District. This means that students living in Volga attend schools within this district.
See also
In Spanish: Volga (Iowa) para niños
