Floyd County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Name: Floyd County, Kentucky Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Floyd County, Kentucky has a population of 35,224, the 31st most populous county in Kentucky. The median household income is $41,279 and the median home value is $98,700. The poverty rate is 28.1%.

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

Floyd County Quick Facts

Population 35,224

Median Household Income $41,279

Median Home Value $98,700

Poverty Rate 28.1%

Unemployment Rate 7.7%

Median Age 42.8 years

Homeownership Rate 72.2%

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.3%

High School Graduation 81.5%

Cities/Places 10

Population 35,224 31st of 120

Median Income $41,279 35% lower than state

Poverty Rate 28.1%

Unemployment 7.7%

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.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	35,342	35,224	-0.3%
Median household income	$41,582	$41,279	-0.7%
Median home value	$93,300	$98,700	+5.8%

Median Household Income

Floyd

$41,279

$63,726

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Floyd

$98,700

$205,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 32.8%

$25K-$50K 21.2%

$50K-$100K 27.0%

$100K+ 19.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

10.0%

$10K-$15K

8.7%

$15K-$20K

6.2%

$20K-$25K

8.0%

$25K-$30K

5.9%

$30K-$35K

4.8%

$35K-$40K

5.5%

$40K-$45K

3.0%

$45K-$50K

2.0%

$50K-$60K

7.9%

$60K-$75K

9.0%

$75K-$100K

10.1%

$100K-$125K

9.3%

$125K-$150K

3.4%

$150K-$200K

4.2%

$200K+

2.3%

Employment

7.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

43.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.2%

Renter 27.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $672/mo 19.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.9%

18-34

18.9%

35-54

25.6%

55-74

26.4%

75+

7.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 33 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Floyd County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Prestonsburg	3,765	$25,746	45.3%	$161,300
Wheelwright	964	N/A	40.7%	$72,000
McDowell	718	$14,474	72.4%	$73,100
Auxier	651	$116,991	5.4%	$110,600
Betsy Layne	557	$31,838	34.3%	N/A
Martin	494	$30,682	39.7%	N/A
Wayland	316	$28,333	48.3%	$40,500
Dwale	170	N/A	28.2%	N/A
Allen	157	$36,250	23.1%	$77,500
Maytown	11	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Floyd County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 35,224. It is the 31st most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Floyd County is 42.8 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Floyd County is $41,279. This is 35% lower than the state median of $63,726. It is also 49% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 28.1%. This is 75% 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 7.7%. This is 57% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $98,700. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $205,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Floyd County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.2% 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 95.4% 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 7.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.0%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 27.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.5%.

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 Kentucky 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, Kentucky?

Floyd County has a population of 35,224, making it the 31st most populous county in Kentucky.

What is the median income in Floyd County?

The median household income in Floyd County is $41,279 with a poverty rate of 28.1%.

How many cities are in Floyd County, Kentucky?

Floyd County contains 10 Census-designated places.