Floyd, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 479, Floyd's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Floyd is a small community located in Virginia, within Floyd County. The total population is 479. It ranks as the 485th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Floyd is 58.6 years. This is 50% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 12.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 16.1% 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 is $62,688. This is 33% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.7%. This is 29% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $242,600. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 60.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Floyd has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (91.9% vs 58.4%). The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 18.3%.

Education

35.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.2%. Notably, 19.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Floyd, Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.