Population 35,224 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Floyd County
Household size in Floyd County
| Period | Floyd County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.37 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Floyd County is a place of small households, averaging 2.37 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.47 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Floyd County
| Period | Floyd County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.5 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.7 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.7 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Floyd County is 42.7 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.5, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Floyd County
| Period | Floyd County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in Floyd County (11.8%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Floyd County
Renters in Floyd County
| Period | Floyd County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.0% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.5% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.1% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.8% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Floyd County own their homes; 27.8% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Just over six in ten owners (62.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the southwest.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Floyd County
| Period | Floyd County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.9% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.5% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Floyd County: 16.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Floyd County
| Period | Floyd County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Floyd County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Floyd County
| Period | Floyd County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $513 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $543 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $629 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $736 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$223 | +$367 | +$606 |
Rent in Floyd County runs $736 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $223 a month since 2006–10, up 44%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.2% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Floyd County
Bachelor's degrees in Floyd County
| Period | Floyd County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Floyd County: 16.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Floyd County
| Period | Floyd County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.7% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.1% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.6% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.4% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in Floyd County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 12.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Floyd County
| Period | Floyd County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Floyd County runs well above the national rate: 8.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only nine of Kentucky's 120 counties have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Floyd County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floyd County | 2.37 | 42.7 | 11.8% | 27.8% | 16.5% | 1982 | $736 | 16.3% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Pike County | 2.33 | 42.5 | 9.4% | 24.7% | 15.4% | 1985 | $803 | 18.3% | 82.9% | 4.9% |
| Breathitt County | 2.40 | 43.4 | 12.1% | 23.4% | 16.9% | 1990 | $577 | 16.2% | 80.7% | 9.3% |
| Owsley County | 2.51 | 47.4 | 8.9% | 29.9% | 23.4% | 1991 | $515 | 7.4% | 68.5% | 14.3% |
| Lee County | 2.40 | 43.4 | 11.9% | 22.3% | 17.2% | 1985 | $548 | 9.2% | 75.6% | 5.8% |
| Wyoming County | 2.63 | 45.5 | 13.0% | 17.5% | 17.6% | 1972 | $670 | 13.5% | 78.6% | 5.5% |
| Jackson County | 2.59 | 41.3 | 8.2% | 22.6% | 12.8% | 1991 | $788 | 9.5% | 76.2% | 4.4% |
| Garrard County | 2.64 | 42.1 | 9.6% | 20.1% | 8.2% | 1985 | $834 | 18.5% | 85.3% | 5.6% |
| Summers County | 2.32 | 49.1 | 6.6% | 18.8% | 26.5% | 1973 | $928 | 18.3% | 83.5% | 2.2% |
| Lincoln County | 2.54 | 41.2 | 14.4% | 23.6% | 11.3% | 1987 | $765 | 15.7% | 83.4% | 7.1% |
| Boyle County | 2.31 | 40.7 | 11.5% | 32.0% | 8.9% | 1977 | $771 | 25.6% | 91.4% | 6.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Camuy Municipio, PR · Vega Alta Municipio, PR · Upshur County, TX · Union County, PA · Union County, AR · Tioga County, PA · Thomas County, GA · Caroline County, MD · Carlton County, MN · Vernon County, WI
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Floyd County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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