Floyd County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Floyd County is located in Indiana with a total population of 80,512. It is the 21st most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Floyd County is 40.1 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Floyd County is $78,179. This is 12% higher than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. The poverty rate stands at 10.0%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $235,100. Housing costs are 17% higher than the state median of $201,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Floyd County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.8% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

31.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.5%.