Floyd County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Floyd County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 35,342. It is the 31st most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Floyd County is 43.1 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Floyd County is $41,582. This is 33% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 47% lower. The poverty rate stands at 26.6%. This is 65% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 47% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $93,300. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Floyd County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Floyd County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.9%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

15.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.1%.