County · Virginia
Floyd County, Virginia
Floyd County, Virginia. Floyd County had 15,789 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.0% since 2020, slower than Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 1 place (1 city, village or borough) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 51063.
Floyd County is one of the 5 counties of the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,789
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,476 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,593
Median household income
$62,191
±$10,124 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$225,400
±$14,412 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$878
±$98 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Floyd County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 15,476 residents in Floyd County. The Census Bureau estimates 15,789 for July 1, 2025, up 2.0% since 2020, slower than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 15,593 over 381 square miles of land.
| Measure | Floyd County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,593 | 8,705,170 | −111 |
| Households | 6,627±227 | 3,365,732 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.34±0.08 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,977±20 | 3,684,756 | −71 |
Floyd County's population since 2000
From 13,874 in 2000 to 15,789 in 2025: up 13.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Floyd County?
Floyd County holds 1 place: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place). The largest is Floyd with 458 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Floyd | 448 | $62,688 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Floyd County?
The median resident of Floyd County is 48.1 years old; 18.7% are under 18 and 24.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.0%. 2.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Floyd County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.1±0.7 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.7%±0.3 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.4%±0.3 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.0% | 11.0% | +0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.2%±0.3 pts | 58.4% | −1.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.5%±0.5 pts | 18.3% | +1.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 6.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.7%±0.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.6%±1.3 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.5%±1.0 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.2%±1.6 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 13.3%±2.3 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.3%±1.8 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.0%±2.0 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.4%±3.7 pts | 42.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.3%±2.1 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7%±1.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Floyd County earn?
Half of Floyd County's 6,627 households earn less than $62,191 a year (±$10,124), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $63,407 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Floyd County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,191±$10,124 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $85,184±$9,033 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,791±$3,626 | $50,666 | +$4,707 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.8%±2.4 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.9%±4.5 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.1%±2.5 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.7%±3.4 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Floyd County?
Owners occupy 83.9% of Floyd County's occupied homes and renters 16.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $225,400 by its owner (±$14,412). The median renter pays $878 a month including utilities, and 24.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Floyd County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $225,400±$14,412 | $383,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $878±$98 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 24.8%±9.8 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,356±$102 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.9%±3.3 pts | 67.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,977±20 | 3,684,756 | −71 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±3.6 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.9%±3.7 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.6%±3.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5%±1.1 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.3%±2.3 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Floyd County building?
Builders took permits for 73 new housing units across Floyd County in 2025 (71 single-family), 4.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Floyd County get to work?
75.1% of Floyd County's workers drive alone and 11.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Floyd County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.4%±2.8 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6%±1.5 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.1%±4.2 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.7%±3.3 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.9%±0.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.7%±2.9 pts | 18.3% | +5.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.3 min±2.2 | 27.3 min | −4.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Floyd County's census tracts?
Floyd County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $53,939 (Tract 9202.01) to $72,708 (Tract 9201.03).
| Tract 9201.0251063920102 | 3,482±416 | $57,614 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9201.0351063920103 | 3,769±541 | $72,708 |
| Tract 9201.0451063920104 | 3,019±411 | $62,051 |
| Tract 9202.0151063920201 | 3,375±406 | $53,939 |
| Tract 9202.0251063920202 | 1,948±319 | $67,576 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Floyd County compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 96th of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 62nd of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 109th of 133 |
| Median household income | 87th of 133 |
| Median home value | 84th of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 95th of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 82nd of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 80th of 133 |
| Median age | 22nd of 133 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Floyd County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.