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Floyd County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Floyd County, Texas has a population of 5,216, the 198th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $58,462 and the median home value is $89,600. The poverty rate is 17.9%.

Floyd County Quick Facts

Population 5,216
Median Household Income $58,46290% MOE ±$8,910
Median Home Value $89,60090% MOE ±$11,872
Poverty Rate 17.9%90% MOE ±5.3 pts
Unemployment Rate 6.0%90% MOE ±3.7 pts
Median Age 38.3 years90% MOE ±2.1 years
Homeownership Rate 73.3%90% MOE ±5.3 pts
Affordability Ratio 1.5x
Bachelor's Degree+ 14.9%90% MOE ±3.6 pts
Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 76.9%
Cities/Places 2
Population 5,216 198th of 254
Median Income $58,462 26% lower than state
Poverty Rate 17.9%
Unemployment 6.0%

How Floyd County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric2015–20192020–2024Change
Population5,8035,216-10.1%
Median household income$62,249$58,462No clear change (-6.1%)
Median home value¹$79,135$89,600No clear change (+13.2%)
Median gross rent$891$676-24.1%
¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Floyd
$58,462
TX
$78,476
National
$80,734

Median Home Value

Floyd
$89,600
TX
$283,800
National
$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.9%
$25K-$50K 21.1%
$50K-$100K 24.9%
$100K+ 30.1%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
7.2%
$10K-$15K
6.6%
$15K-$20K
7.4%
$20K-$25K
2.7%
$25K-$30K
2.1%
$30K-$35K
4.7%
$35K-$40K
5.4%
$40K-$45K
7.0%
$45K-$50K
1.9%
$50K-$60K
6.3%
$60K-$75K
10.0%
$75K-$100K
8.7%
$100K-$125K
9.3%
$125K-$150K
4.6%
$150K-$200K
10.7%
$200K+
5.6%

Employment

6.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%
60.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.3%
Renter 26.7%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
1.5x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $676/mo 13.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18
25.4%
18-34
20.3%
35-54
23.1%
55-74
22.8%
75+
8.3%

Race & Ethnicity

  • White: 36.8%
  • Black: 2.0%
  • Hispanic: 58.1%
  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Other: 0.0%

Diversity Index

53out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

  • < HS: 23.1%
  • HS Diploma: 30.4%
  • Some College: 22.1%
  • Associate's: 9.5%
  • Bachelor's: 11.3%
  • Graduate+: 3.6%

Cities & Places in Floyd County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Floydada2,588$52,82620.1%$89,700
Lockney1,752$54,69817.7%$82,600

Population Overview

Floyd County is located in Texas with a total population of 5,216. It is the 198th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Floyd County is 38.3 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Floyd County is $58,462. This is 26% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.9%. This is 30% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $89,600. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Floyd County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% 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 58.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 36.8%. The Black or African American population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 76.9%.

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 Texas 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, Texas?

Floyd County has a population of 5,216, making it the 198th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Floyd County?

The median household income in Floyd County is $58,462 with a poverty rate of 17.9%.

How many cities are in Floyd County, Texas?

Floyd County contains 2 Census-designated places.