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Floyd County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Floyd County, Iowa has a population of 15,328, the 49th most populous county in Iowa. The median household income is $68,557 and the median home value is $143,500. The poverty rate is 11.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Floyd County Quick Facts

Population 15,328
Median Household Income $68,557
Median Home Value $143,500
Poverty Rate 11.6%
Unemployment Rate 3.3%
Median Age 43.5 years
Homeownership Rate 76.6%
Affordability Ratio 2.1x
Bachelor's Degree+ 18.3%
High School Graduation 95.0%
Cities/Places 9
Population 15,328 49th of 99
Median Income $68,557 9% lower than state
Poverty Rate 11.6%
Unemployment 3.3%

How Floyd County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population15,50215,328-1.1%
Median household income$64,500$68,557+6.3%
Median home value$133,300$143,500+7.7%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.2%
$25K-$50K 20.9%
$50K-$100K 33.6%
$100K+ 29.3%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
5.2%
$10K-$15K
3.6%
$15K-$20K
4.1%
$20K-$25K
3.3%
$25K-$30K
5.2%
$30K-$35K
3.4%
$35K-$40K
2.9%
$40K-$45K
4.8%
$45K-$50K
4.5%
$50K-$60K
5.9%
$60K-$75K
12.1%
$75K-$100K
15.6%
$100K-$125K
10.5%
$125K-$150K
5.7%
$150K-$200K
7.1%
$200K+
6.0%

Employment

3.3% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%
62.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.6%
Renter 23.4%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.1x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $745/mo 13.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

21out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 31 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Floyd County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Charles City7,232$59,18013.3%$115,400
Nashua1,622$66,5977.3%$129,600
Greene1,339$56,33517.3%$120,700
Rockford839$65,42810.8%$94,600
Rudd481$75,83312.7%$111,600
Floyd315$63,3936.3%$107,700
Marble Rock191$65,6256.3%$76,000
Colwell38N/A0.0%$101,400
Roseville12N/A0.0%N/A

Population Overview

Floyd County is located in Iowa with a total population of 15,328. It is the 49th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Floyd County is 43.5 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. 10.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Floyd County is $68,557. This is 9% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.6%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $143,500. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Floyd County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Floyd County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.9%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Floyd County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Iowa and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Floyd County, Iowa?

Floyd County has a population of 15,328, making it the 49th most populous county in Iowa.

What is the median income in Floyd County?

The median household income in Floyd County is $68,557 with a poverty rate of 11.6%.

How many cities are in Floyd County, Iowa?

Floyd County contains 9 Census-designated places.