Floyd County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Floyd County is located in Iowa with a total population of 15,502. It is the 49th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Floyd County is 44.2 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Floyd County is $64,500. This is 12% lower than the state median of $73,147. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.4%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $133,300. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $195,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Floyd County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 71.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Floyd County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.7%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

18.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.7%.