Floyd County, Kentucky Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 31st-largest in Kentucky
The population of Floyd County, Kentucky is 35,342 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 31st-largest county in Kentucky. The median household income is $41,582, the median home value is $93,300, and the median age is 43.1.
The population of Floyd County has declined 13.5% since 2010 (39,933 → 34,532), a -1.03% annualized rate.
35,342
Population
-1.03%
Annual growth
90
People / sq mi
$41,582
Median Income
$93,300
Median Home Value
Floyd County covers 393 sq mi of land at 89.9 people per square mile.
About Floyd County, KY
Floyd County is a county in Kentucky with a population of 35,342. It ranks #31 among counties in Kentucky by population. The median age is 43.1, older than the national median. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
The median household income in Floyd County is $41,582, below the US median of $74,580. 20.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $93,300, with monthly rent averaging $713. The homeownership rate of 72.1% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Floyd County reflects 15.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 2.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.9 minutes each way.
Floyd County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Floyd County had a population of 39,933 in 2010 and 34,532 in 2024, a -13.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 39,933 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -1.03%.
34,532
Population (2024)
39,933
Population (2010)
39,933
Peak (2010)
-1.03%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 39,933 |
| 2011 | 39,760 |
| 2012 | 39,142 |
| 2013 | 38,487 |
| 2014 | 38,012 |
| 2015 | 37,545 |
| 2016 | 37,002 |
| 2017 | 36,301 |
| 2018 | 35,861 |
| 2019 | 35,515 |
| 2020 | 35,802 |
| 2021 | 35,298 |
| 2022 | 35,519 |
| 2023 | 34,971 |
| 2024 | 34,532 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 96.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
43.1
Median Age
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Male
19.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.1% · Seniors (65+): 19.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $41,582$-20,835 vs state |
| Mean household income | $64,123 |
| Per-capita income | $26,142 |
| Poverty rate | 20.8%+9.0% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 40.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Floyd County is professional & business services, accounting for 32.1% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
1.4%
Carpool
85.7%
Public transit
2.9%
Work from home
25.9 min
Avg commute
Housing
$93,300$-99,000 vs state
Median home value
$713
Median rent
72.1%
Homeownership rate
17,475
Total housing units
82.7%
Occupied
17.3%
Vacant
27.9%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
95.6%
With health insurance
88.2%
With broadband internet
14.0%
Foreign-born
4.7%
Veterans (18+)
26.6%
With a disability
99.1%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
81.1%
High School+
15.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Floyd County, Kentucky has a population of 35,342 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 31st-largest county in Kentucky. Population density is 90 people per square mile.
The population of Floyd County has declined 13.5% since 2010 (39,933 → 34,532), a -1.03% annualized rate.
The median household income in Floyd County, Kentucky is $41,582, with mean (average) household income of $64,123 and per-capita income of $26,142. 20.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Floyd County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (96.6%), Black or African American (0.6%), 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, Kentucky is 43.1 years. Residents are 50.8% female and 49.2% male.
The median home value in Floyd County is $93,300 and median monthly rent is $713. 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 17,475 total housing units, 17.3% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Floyd County, Kentucky is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 32.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.
Louisville/Jefferson County is among the largest cities associated with Floyd County, Kentucky, with a population of 627,210.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.