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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Floyd County

Kentucky · 42,441 residents · 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 $21,168. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,300. The poverty rate of 30.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

42,441
−3%since 1990
from 43,586 in 1990
1990 – 2025
108 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 111 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.7
+14%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
34K37K39K42K44K1990201020202024Floyd County
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,168
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,661 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,442
+57%since 1990
from $7,922 in 1990
US average: $21,522
30.3%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 31.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$332
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $266 in 1990
US average: $602
76.3%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 74.6% in 1990
23.7% rent
2.0
−15%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(43,256)
Black0.6%(272)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(89)
Asian0.1%(43)
Diversity Score2.4%(1,038)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(41,282)
Black1.3%(543)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(260)
Asian0.2%(99)
Diversity Score5.3%(2,233)
5
+121%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.7%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.3%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 50.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
−19%since 1990
from 21.7 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, Kentucky?

Floyd County, Kentucky has about 42,441 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Floyd County, Kentucky earns about $21,168 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 $43,300, and the typical rent is about $332 a month.

How educated are people in Floyd County, Kentucky?

About 9.7% 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 30.3% 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 1,145 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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