Floyd County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Floyd County is located in Georgia with a total population of 98,985. It is the 27th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Floyd County is 37.8 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Floyd County is $62,540. This is 16% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.8%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $194,100. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 62.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Floyd County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 13.5%. The Black or African American population (13.5%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.9%.