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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Floyd County

Iowa · 16,900 residents · 500.571 sq mi
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Floyd County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,237. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $68,900. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,900
−1%since 1990
from 17,058 in 1990
1990 – 2025
34 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 34 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.3
+7%since 1990
from 37.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K16K16K17K17K1990201020202024Floyd County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,237
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,344 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,091
+51%since 1990
from $11,307 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.3%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$68,900
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$357
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $265 in 1990
US average: $602
74.1%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 73.2% in 1990
25.9% rent
2.0
+28%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(16,961)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(108)
Asian0.3%(50)
Diversity Score3%(505)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(16,466)
Black0.2%(37)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(222)
Asian0.4%(71)
Diversity Score4.8%(818)
5
+63%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.8%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.9%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 79.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.8%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
−43%since 1990
from 24.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Floyd County, Iowa?

Floyd County, Iowa has about 16,900 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Floyd County, Iowa earns about $35,237 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Floyd County, Iowa expensive?

In Floyd County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $68,900, and the typical rent is about $357 a month.

How educated are people in Floyd County, Iowa?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Floyd County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Floyd County, Iowa?

About 9.3% of people in Floyd County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Floyd County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Floyd County, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 158 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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