Floyd County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Floyd County is located in Texas with a total population of 5,294. It is the 199th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Floyd County is 38.5 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. 10.5% 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 $55,461. This is 27% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.1%. This is 31% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $101,000. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Floyd County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Floyd County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 57.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 37.3%. The Black or African American population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

16.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 74.6%.