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Population Review

Floyd County, Iowa Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 49th-largest in Iowa

The population of Floyd County, Iowa is 15,502 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 49th-largest county in Iowa. The median household income is $64,500, the median home value is $133,300, and the median age is 44.2.

The population of Floyd County has declined 8.0% since 2010 (16,308 → 15,008), a -0.59% annualized rate.

Floyd County within Iowa · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

15,502

Population

-0.59%

Annual growth

31

People / sq mi

$64,500

Median Income

$133,300

Median Home Value

Floyd County covers 501 sq mi of land at 31.0 people per square mile.

About Floyd County, IA

Floyd County is a county in Iowa with a population of 15,502. It ranks #49 among counties in Iowa by population. The median age is 44.2, older than the national median. The population is 51.3% male and 48.7% female.

The median household income in Floyd County is $64,500, below the US median of $74,580. 6.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $133,300, with monthly rent averaging $672. The homeownership rate of 74.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Floyd County reflects 18.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 19.1 minutes each way.

Floyd County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Floyd County had a population of 16,308 in 2010 and 15,008 in 2024, a -8.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 16,308 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.59%.

2010 · 16K20102024

15,008

Population (2024)

16,308

Population (2010)

16,308

Peak (2010)

-0.59%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201016,308
201116,095
201216,090
201316,029
201416,008
201515,920
201615,870
201715,778
201815,784
201915,655
202015,593
202115,458
202215,316
202315,266
202415,008

Race & Ethnicity

White90.4%
Black or African American1.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

44.2

Median Age

48.7%

Female

51.3%

Male

22.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.3%
5–9
4.6%
10–14
7.5%
15–19
6.1%
20–24
5.6%
25–34
10.2%
35–44
11.3%
45–54
11.1%
55–59
8.0%
60–64
6.7%
65–74
12.8%
75–84
5.7%
85+
4.2%

Children (under 15): 18.4% · Seniors (65+): 22.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$64,500$-8,647 vs state
Mean household income$83,597
Per-capita income$36,221
Poverty rate6.7%-0.2% vs state
Unemployment rate2.2%
Employment-to-population59.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing
21.0%
Professional & business services
20.7%
Construction
7.9%
Education & health care
7.3%
Agriculture
6.9%
Finance & real estate
5.6%
Information
4.9%
Arts, entertainment & food
4.8%

The largest employment sector in Floyd County is manufacturing, accounting for 21.0% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

2.5%

Carpool

79.6%

Public transit

9.1%

Work from home

19.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$133,300$-62,600 vs state

Median home value

$672

Median rent

74.4%

Homeownership rate

7,308

Total housing units

90.6%

Occupied

9.4%

Vacant

25.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.9%

With health insurance

86.4%

With broadband internet

16.4%

Foreign-born

9.5%

Veterans (18+)

16.0%

With a disability

95.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

94.7%

High School+

18.5%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Floyd County, Iowa has a population of 15,502 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 49th-largest county in Iowa. Population density is 31 people per square mile.

The population of Floyd County has declined 8.0% since 2010 (16,308 → 15,008), a -0.59% annualized rate.

The median household income in Floyd County, Iowa is $64,500, with mean (average) household income of $83,597 and per-capita income of $36,221. 6.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Floyd County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (90.4%), Black or African American (1.2%), Hispanic or Latino (0.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Floyd County, Iowa is 44.2 years. Residents are 48.7% female and 51.3% male.

The median home value in Floyd County is $133,300 and median monthly rent is $672. 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 7,308 total housing units, 9.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Floyd County, Iowa is manufacturing, employing 21.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

Des Moines is among the largest cities associated with Floyd County, Iowa, with a population of 212,464.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.