Population 15,593 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Floyd County
Household size in Floyd County
| Period | Floyd County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Floyd County is a place of small households, averaging 2.35 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.8 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.8 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.9 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.9 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.1 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.9, Floyd County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 43.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the north, the 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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Floyd County: 7.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.5 points, mirroring the country. Floyd County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Virginia counties.
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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.3% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Floyd County is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 56.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 5.4 points, even as the national share rose.
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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.4% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.1% of the housing in Floyd County, 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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Floyd County are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the south has the oldest housing.
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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $477 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $592 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $663 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $859 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$382 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in Floyd County pays $859 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $382 a month from 2006–10, an 80% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 25.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the northwest.
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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.4% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.4% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Floyd County: 24.4% 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 4.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.5% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.1% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Floyd County is a bit above the national rate: 91.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Virginia. The share with a diploma is up 11.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Floyd County than nationally: unemployment was 3.9%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.7 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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 | 2.35 | 47.9 | 7.0% | 16.1% | 16.1% | 1986 | $859 | 24.4% | 91.1% | 3.9% |
| Pulaski County | 2.29 | 46.3 | 9.4% | 26.6% | 14.4% | 1975 | $882 | 21.3% | 91.6% | 3.2% |
| Franklin County | 2.38 | 47.6 | 9.5% | 21.5% | 17.2% | 1987 | $938 | 25.0% | 91.2% | 2.3% |
| Wythe County | 2.29 | 45.1 | 8.8% | 23.0% | 11.1% | 1980 | $826 | 19.3% | 89.9% | 4.2% |
| Smyth County | 2.31 | 45.7 | 11.0% | 29.0% | 16.4% | 1973 | $758 | 16.6% | 87.1% | 3.5% |
| Charlotte County | 2.41 | 46.5 | 13.0% | 25.3% | 20.2% | 1981 | $761 | 20.4% | 82.7% | 3.0% |
| Russell County | 2.38 | 46.8 | 10.1% | 23.7% | 16.5% | 1980 | $738 | 13.2% | 82.3% | 3.6% |
| Lunenburg County | 2.39 | 43.7 | 10.3% | 28.5% | 18.1% | 1972 | $802 | 12.5% | 80.4% | 3.1% |
| Wise County | 2.37 | 42.2 | 12.7% | 25.8% | 15.5% | 1979 | $802 | 15.4% | 80.2% | 8.5% |
| Norton City | 2.31 | 40.2 | 19.5% | 50.0% | 11.8% | 1973 | $573 | 14.0% | 94.3% | 4.1% |
| Harlan County | 2.38 | 41.3 | 13.2% | 28.4% | 17.4% | 1976 | $705 | 13.8% | 81.7% | 9.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Bear Lake County, ID · Wilcox County, AL · Wilcox County, GA · Wilkes County, GA · Wilkinson County, MS · Benton County, MO · Benton County, IN · Winston County, AL · Benewah County, ID · Ben Hill County, GA
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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