Volant, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 89, Volant's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Volant is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Lawrence County. The total population is 89. It ranks as the 1898th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Volant is 53.9 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. 10.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Volant is $66,250. This is 15% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.3%. This is 81% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 6.5%. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $120,800. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Volant is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Volant was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

34.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about the same as the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.9%. Notably, 18.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Volant, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.