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Floyd

Virginia · 448 residents · 0.456 sq mi
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Floyd has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,288. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $226,700. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
448
+4%since 2000
from 432 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
982 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 947 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+2%since 2000
from 48.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3774896017128241990201020202024Floyd
2024479
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,288
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,781 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,087
+19%since 2000
from $23,557 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food10.1%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,700
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$921
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
50.9% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+8%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(403)
Black4.6%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.4%(58)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85%(381)
Black2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(35)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.6%(110)
Diversity Score
25
+84%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.2%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.3%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
−3%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−16.9 ptssince 2011
from 19.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.3%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
Female
62.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−66.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Floyd, Virginia?

Floyd, Virginia has about 448 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Floyd, Virginia?

The typical household in Floyd, Virginia earns about $70,288 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Floyd, Virginia expensive?

In Floyd, Virginia, the median home is worth about $226,700, and the typical rent is about $921 a month.

How educated are people in Floyd, Virginia?

About 37.2% of adults age 25 and over in Floyd, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Floyd, Virginia?

About 11.2% of people in Floyd, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Floyd, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Floyd, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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