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. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

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. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Floyd County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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.