Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Floyd’s average trip to work is 15 minutes, against 27 minutes in Virginia’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Only 1 of the 254 Virginia towns we compare have a higher median age than Floyd. Floyd has 4 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Floyd Presbyterian Church and Glenanna. Floyd has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Floyd beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 372 in 1860, 448 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2009 and 3 maps from 1957 on.
4 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Floyd. Close and well known come first.
3 mi ParkwayBlue Ridge Parkway16.5M visitors a year
Big draw31 mi Park & preserveAppalachian Trail3.0M visitors a year
22 mi Stadium & arenaLane Stadium
33 mi LakeMountain Lake
36 mi State parkHanging Rock State Park
32 mi MuseumVirginia Museum of TransportationBlue Ridge Parkway: Ken Thomas, Public domain · Appalachian Trail: Paulba. Original uploader was Paulbalegend at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lane Stadium: User:B, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Mountain Lake: Rolfmueller, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hanging Rock State Park: Jacalyn Engler from Greensboro, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Virginia Museum of Transportation: Warfieldian, CC BY-SA 3.0
Who provides power, water and the rest in Floyd, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Floyd.
People 65 and older are 44% of residents (17% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 11% of residents (23% statewide). 36% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Floyd, below Virginia’s towns (44%) but above U.S. towns (29%).
60% women, 40% men
About 66 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±5.7 points). Across Virginia, 50.6% of residents are women.
| Floyd | VA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 2.3% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.7% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 4.6% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.8% | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.9% | 12.5% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.1% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 27.6% | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 16.1% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.8% | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 27.8% | 23.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.4% | 17.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 6.4% | 7.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 15.7% | 23.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 19.8% | 18.5% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 500, single groups can be off by several points
Most working residents leave Floyd for work: only 3% work in town. Floyd’s median household income is $63,000. Jobs based in Floyd fell to 505 in 2023, 138 fewer than in 2013.
| Floyd | Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,000 | $102,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 7.7% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.1% | 4.9% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 82% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The typical Floyd home is worth about $303,000, up 11.8% in a year, 26% below the Virginia typical home. The median rent in Floyd is $827 a month.
| Floyd | Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $827 a month | $1,762 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 60% | 68% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Among 254 Virginia towns, just 2 have a lower July high than Floyd. Floyd has chilly winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Floyd beats the Virginia average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 40% of adults have high blood pressure in Floyd.
| Floyd | Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 33% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 36% | 36% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| What stands out | Floyd | VA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5.4% | 7.1% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.3% | 10.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.4% | 7.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Warren G. Lineberry Community Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Floyd; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Floyd residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Virginia.
Where Floyd’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
4 places in Floyd on the National Register of Historic Places.
3 notable people were born in Floyd.
Town in Virginia, United States
Floyd is a town in Floyd County, Virginia, United States. The population was 448 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Floyd County. The Town of Floyd was originally named Jacksonville as the surrounding county was formed during the tenure of President Andrew Jackson. The name was subsequently changed to Floyd for Virginia governor John Floyd.
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Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Floyd has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
3 notable people were born here, including Posey G. Lester and Darian Grubb.
