Floyd County, Virginia
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 13,874 people, 5,791 households, and 4,157 families residing in the county. The population density
was 36 people per square mile (14/km²). There were 6,763 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile (7/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.71% White
, 2.00% Black
or African American
, 0.09% Native American
, 0.09% Asian
, 0.01% Pacific Islander
, 0.36% from other races
, and 0.74% from two or more races. 1.35% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 5,791 households out of which 29.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.90% were married couples
living together, 8.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.20% were non-families. 24.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.83.
In the county, the population was spread out with 22.20% under the age of 18, 6.90% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 27.40% from 45 to 64, and 15.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 97.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,585, and the median income for a family was $38,128. Males had a median income of $30,886 versus $20,466 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $16,345. About 8.50% of families and 11.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.70% of those under age 18 and 15.30% of those age 65 or over.
Census
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of 2000, there were 13,874 people, 5,791 households, and 4,157 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 36 people per square mile (14/km²). There were 6,763 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile (7/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.71% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 2.00% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.09% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.09% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.01% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.36% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.74% from two or more races. 1.35% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 5,791 households out of which 29.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.90% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 8.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.20% were non-families. 24.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.83.
In the county, the population was spread out with 22.20% under the age of 18, 6.90% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 27.40% from 45 to 64, and 15.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 97.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,585, and the median income for a family was $38,128. Males had a median income of $30,886 versus $20,466 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $16,345. About 8.50% of families and 11.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.70% of those under age 18 and 15.30% of those age 65 or over.
Towns and villages
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Haycock, Virginia Haycock is an unincorporated community in Floyd County, Virginia, United States.... Hemlock, Virginia Hemlock is an unincorporated community in Floyd County, Virginia, United States.... Huffville, Virginia Huffville is an unincorporated community in Floyd County, Virginia, United States.... Indian Valley, Virginia Indian Valley is an unincorporated community in Floyd County, Virginia, United States. It was previously called Phillips, VA.... Laurel Branch, Virginia Laurel Branch is an unincorporated community in Floyd County, Virginia, United States.... Mabry Mill, Virginia Mabry Mill is an unincorporated community in Floyd County, Virginia, United States.... Pizarro, Virginia Pizarro is an unincorporated community in Floyd County, Virginia, United States.... |
Poff, Virginia Poff is an unincorporated community in Floyd County, Virginia, United States.... Shelors Mill, Virginia Shelors Mill is an unincorporated community in Floyd County, Virginia, United States.... Simpsons, Virginia Simpsons is an unincorporated community in Floyd County, Virginia, United States.... Smart, Virginia Smart is an unincorporated community in Floyd County, Virginia, United States.... Sowers, Virginia Sowers is an unincorporated community in Floyd County, Virginia, United States.... Terrys Fork, Virginia Terrys Fork is an unincorporated community in Floyd County, Virginia, United States.... Union, Virginia Union is an unincorporated community in Floyd County, Virginia, United States.... Willis, Floyd County, Virginia Willis is an incorporated community in southwestern Floyd County, Virginia, United States. It lies along U.S. Route 221 southwest of the town of Floyd, the county seat of Floyd County. It has an elevation of 2,723 feet . Willis has a post office, and a store called The Willis Village Mart.... |
See also
- National Register of Historic Places in Floyd County, Virginia