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Floyd County

Georgia · 98,584 residents · 509.833 sq mi
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Floyd County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,657. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $137,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
98,584
+9%since 2000
from 90,565 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
193 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 178 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+8%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
79K85K90K96K102K1990201020202024Floyd County
2024100K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,657
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,615 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,418
+54%since 2000
from $17,808 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$786
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $476 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
38.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+18%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(71,674)
Black13.2%(11,984)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(4,983)
Asian0.9%(834)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.1%(38,172)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(67,747)
Black14.1%(13,940)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(11,466)
Asian1.3%(1,287)
Other3.4%(3,312)
Diversity Score60.5%(59,676)
Segregation Score49.5%(48,776)
Diversity Score
61
+44%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
49
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.9%
−66.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$115,600−16%
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FLOYD COUNTY VS
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Home value$187,600+36%
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FLOYD COUNTY VS
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FLOYD COUNTY VS
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Income$63,650+26%
Home value$222,900+62%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Floyd County, Georgia?

Floyd County, Georgia has about 98,584 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Floyd County, Georgia?

The typical household in Floyd County, Georgia earns about $50,657 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Floyd County, Georgia expensive?

In Floyd County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $137,600, and the typical rent is about $786 a month.

How educated are people in Floyd County, Georgia?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in Floyd County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Floyd County, Georgia?

About 18.6% of people in Floyd County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Floyd County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Floyd County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,333 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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