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Floyd County

Virginia · 15,476 residents · 380.923 sq mi
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Floyd County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $170,000. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,476
+12%since 2000
from 13,874 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 36 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+17%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K14K15K16K1990201020202024Floyd County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,585 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,306
+67%since 2000
from $16,345 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,000
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
21.3% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+34%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(13,284)
Black2%(274)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(187)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.4%(1,160)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(14,114)
Black1.5%(234)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(487)
Asian0.3%(46)
Other2%(305)
Diversity Score16.8%(2,603)
Segregation Score33.5%(5,183)
Diversity Score
17
+101%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
33
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+27%since 2000
from 26.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.8%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Floyd County, Virginia?

Floyd County, Virginia has about 15,476 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Floyd County, Virginia earns about $51,250 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 $170,000, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Floyd County, Virginia?

About 21.7% 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 10.1% 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 3,471 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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