Floyd County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Floyd County is located in Virginia with a total population of 15,560. It is the 96th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Floyd County is 48.0 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Floyd County is $61,401. This is 33% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.3%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $215,500. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Floyd County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.4% vs 59.0%). The Black or African American population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 18.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

23.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.6%.