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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Floyd County

Virginia · 13,874 residents · 380.923 sq mi
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Floyd County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,585. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $78,300. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,874
+16%since 1990
from 12,005 in 1990
1990 – 2025
36 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 32 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.5
+7%since 1990
from 37.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K13K14K15K16K1990201020202024Floyd County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,585
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,968 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,345
+55%since 1990
from $10,532 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.7%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$78,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$407
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $270 in 1990
US average: $602
81.9%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 84.1% in 1990
18.1% rent
2.5
+10%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(11,677)
Black2.4%(294)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(33)
Asian0.1%(13)
Diversity Score7.3%(877)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(13,284)
Black2%(274)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(187)
Asian0.1%(11)
Diversity Score8.4%(1,160)
8
+14%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.1%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 60.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.7 min
−12%since 1990
from 30.4 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, Virginia?

Floyd County, Virginia has about 13,874 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Floyd County, Virginia earns about $31,585 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Floyd County, Virginia expensive?

In Floyd County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $78,300, and the typical rent is about $407 a month.

How educated are people in Floyd County, Virginia?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Floyd County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Floyd County, Virginia?

About 11.7% of people in Floyd County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Floyd County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Floyd County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,869 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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