Floyd County, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Floyd County, VA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Floyd County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,593 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 40.9 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.00% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 45.5 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 6,627 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Floyd County grew by 5.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 15,593 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Floyd County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 23.5% of residents. That is 7.0 points above Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 2,678 17.2% -4.2 pts
- Millennials 29–44 2,778 17.8% -4.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 3,492 22.4% +2.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,671 23.5% +7.0 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Virginia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.6% of the people living in Floyd County and men 49.4%.
- Women 50.6% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 49.4% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
Floyd County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Floyd County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,159 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.93% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Floyd County is about 31% lower than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Floyd County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $187,916 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $877 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 83.9% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Floyd County is about 17.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $877 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Floyd County spend about 55 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 229 hours, about 9.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Floyd County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 27.5 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 55.0 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 229 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,103 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 11.7% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,571 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 460 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Virginia:
Lexington city (10.6 min), Covington city (12.2 min), Norton city (13.1 min).
Slowest:
Amelia County (43.7 min), Craig County (41.3 min), Buckingham County (41.3 min).
The average commute time in Floyd County is 27 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Floyd County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Floyd County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.9% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | 2.52 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.6), Arlington County (0.6), Alexandria city (0.5).
Lowest:
Greensville County (0.2), Lunenburg County (0.2), Buchanan County (0.2).
Health
Floyd County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Floyd County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.1 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.3% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.8% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.8), Arlington County (0.8), Fairfax County (0.8).
Lowest:
Emporia city (0.7), Petersburg city (0.8), Galax city (0.8).
Floyd County, VA Compared With Nearby Counties
Floyd County, VA is the smallest of the 4 counties compared here, 15,593 residents against a local median of 33,685. Where Floyd County, VA breaks from the counties next to it is median home price, sitting 54% above the local median of $122,130 at $187,916.
Commute tells the same story from another angle: 27.5 min against a local median of 20.5 min, 34% above it. The one measure here that carries a verdict is commute, and at 34% above the local median it puts Floyd County, VA at the weaker end of the local range. The counties themselves spread $299,266 on median home price, so Floyd County, VA sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Floyd County, VA has the 2nd highest median home price of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floyd County, VA | 15,593 | $64,159 #2/4 | $187,916 #2/4 | 27.5 min #4/4 |
| Montgomery County, VA | 99,089 | $71,288 | $358,482 | 16.0 min |
| Pulaski County, VA | 33,685 | $63,216 | $122,130 | 20.5 min |
| Carroll County, VA | 29,157 | $54,664 | $59,216 | 23.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Floyd County, Virginia.
How many people live in Floyd County, Virginia?
About 15,593 people live in Floyd County, Virginia, in 6,627 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 45.5, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 8 years.
Is Floyd County, Virginia urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Floyd County, Virginia has 41 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 47% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Floyd County, Virginia?
The median home costs 2.9 times the median household income ($187,916 against $64,159), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $877 a month takes about 16% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Floyd County, Virginia?
Unemployment in Floyd County, Virginia is only 3.6%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Floyd County, Virginia?
21.9% of adults in Floyd County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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