Floyd County, Iowa

Major highways

• U.S. Highway 18
• U.S. Highway 218
• Iowa Highway 14
• Iowa Highway 27

Adjacent counties

• Mitchell County (north)
• Chickasaw County (east)
• Butler County (south)
• Cerro Gordo County (west)
• Howard County (northeast)
• Bremer County (southeast)
• Franklin County (southwest)

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 15,627 and a population density of 31.1/sq mi (12.0/km²). There were 7,314 housing units, of which 6,674 were occupied.^[13]

The median age was 43.6 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18 and 22.3% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 98.4 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 95.9 males age 18 and over.^[13]

96.21% of the population reported being of one race. The racial makeup of the county was 90.2% White, 2.7% Black or African American, 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 1.2% from some other race, and 3.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 3.5% of the population.^[14]

46.4% of residents lived in urban areas, while 53.6% lived in rural areas.^[15]

There were 6,674 households in the county, of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 49.4% were married-couple households, 20.0% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 24.6% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.^[13]

Among occupied housing units, 74.6% were owner-occupied and 25.4% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.2% and the rental vacancy rate was 11.9%.^[13]

2010 census

The 2010 census recorded a population of 16,303 in the county, with a population density of 32.6/sq mi (12.6/km²). There were 7,526 housing units, of which 6,886 were occupied.^[17]

2000 census

As of the census^[18] of 2000, there were 16,900 people, 6,828 households, and 4,711 families residing in the county. The population density was 34 people per square mile (13 people/km²). There were 7,317 housing units at an average density of 15 units per square mile (5.8 units/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.11% White, 0.23% Black or African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.44% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. 1.31% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 6,828 households, out of which 30.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.70% were married couples living together, 7.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.00% were non-families. 28.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.10% under the age of 18, 7.00% from 18 to 24, 24.40% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 19.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 93.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $35,237, and the median income for a family was $41,133. Males had a median income of $30,285 versus $20,867 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,091. About 6.50% of families and 9.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.00% of those under age 18 and 5.70% of those age 65 or over.

Cities

Unincorporated communities

• Midway
• Oakwood
• Powersville
• Roseville (a census-designated place)

Townships

Floyd County is divided into twelve townships:

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Floyd County.^[2]

† county seat