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Floyd County

Kentucky · 34,401 residents (2025 est.) · 393.3 sq mi
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Floyd County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,279. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 7,217 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $98,700. The poverty rate of 28.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,224
−17%since 2000
from 42,441 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
90 / sq mi
−16%since 2009
from 107 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.8
+17%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:34,401 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
34K37K39K42K44K1990201020202024Floyd County
202435K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.6%(1,974)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.1%(2,152)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.2%(2,184)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.2%(2,186)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(1,786)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.6%(4,098)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.5%(4,411)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.1%(4,612)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414%(4,914)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.4%(4,367)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.8%(2,029)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(511)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,279
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,168 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,406
+104%since 2000
from $12,442 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
+4%since 2010
from 0.469 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing5.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,700
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$672
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $332 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+8%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
27
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Floyd County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(41,282)
Black1.3%(543)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(260)
Asian0.2%(99)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(33,588)
Black0.6%(195)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(329)
Asian0.4%(134)
Other2.8%(978)
Diversity Score
11
+29%since 2009
from 9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
23
−43%since 2020
from 41 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.2%(75)
Cuban0.2%(60)
Panamanian0.1%(50)
Asian origin
Japanese0.2%(65)
Filipino0.1%(42)
Vietnamese0.1%(27)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
American13.9%(4,902)
English13.3%(4,700)
Irish10.3%(3,621)
German6.1%(2,145)
Scottish2%(691)
Scotch-Irish1.4%(500)
Italian0.5%(186)
Dutch0.5%(169)
Russian0.4%(158)
Welsh0.4%(137)
Czech0.4%(125)
Polish0.3%(119)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.5%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+54%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 42.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.9%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 28.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
+19.1 ptssince 2017
from 65.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.3%(3,684)
Married54.8%(7,684)
Widowed4.1%(576)
Divorced14.8%(2,075)
Women 15+
Never married18.6%(2,777)
Married52.6%(7,830)
Widowed12.8%(1,912)
Divorced16%(2,376)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Floyd County, Kentucky?

Floyd County, Kentucky has about 35,224 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Floyd County, Kentucky earns about $41,279 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Floyd County, Kentucky expensive?

In Floyd County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $98,700, and the typical rent is about $672 a month.

How educated are people in Floyd County, Kentucky?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Floyd County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Floyd County, Kentucky?

About 28.0% of people in Floyd County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Floyd County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Floyd County, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8,362 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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