Floyd County, Kentucky
Floyd County: county in Kentucky, United States
About
Floyd County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 39,451 and a population density of 39 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 34,974 inhabitants. Its county seat is Prestonsburg. The county was created 226 years ago in 1799.
County Snapshot
Floyd County at a glance
Floyd County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Kentucky counties
120
Open related pagesLargest city
PrestonsburgPopulation 3,460
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Floyd County
| Population | 34,974 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from | Floyd County, Floyd County, Floyd County, Floyd County, Floyd County |
| Area | 1024 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.5571,-82.7457 |
| Named for | John Floyd |
| Capital | Prestonsburg |
| Establishment | December 13, 1799 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 17:14:59 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 34 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -12.8% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Floyd County is located at 37°33'26"N 82°44'45"W (37.5571100, -82.7457000). It has 5 neighbors: Johnson County, Knott County, Magoffin County, Martin County and Pike County.
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The largest city of Floyd County is Prestonsburg with a population of 3,460. Other cities include, Martin population 541, Wheelwright population 487, Wayland population 373 and Allen City population 193. See all Floyd County cities & populated places.
Floyd County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Floyd County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Prestonsburg | 3,460 | City and county seat of Floyd County, Kentucky |
| Martin | 541 | City in Kentucky, USA |
| Wheelwright | 487 | City |
| Wayland | 373 | City in Kentucky, United States |
| Allen City | 193 | City in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States |
Weather
Patchy fog before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. West southwest wind around 3 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Floyd County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Floyd County decreased by 12.8% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39,451 | - | census |
| 2011 | 39,752 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 39,126 | -1.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 38,474 | -1.69% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 37,998 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 37,531 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 36,968 | -1.52% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 36,296 | -1.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 35,896 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 35,589 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 34,974 | -1.76% | estimation process |
People born in Floyd County (6)
People born in Floyd County, including politician Andrew J. May, politician John W. Langley, politician Thomas Y. Fitzpatrick, .
More notable people
- Grady Wallace (American basketball player) he was born in 20/01/1934
- Offutt Pinion (Olympic sport shooter) he was born in 23/03/1910
- Dan Jack Combs (American judge) he was born in 22/08/1924
Other places with the same name (5)
- Floyd County, Georgia county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 98,604 people.
- Floyd County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 78,936 people.
- Floyd County, Virginia county in Virginia, United States with a population of 15,777 people.
- Floyd County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 15,480 people.
- Floyd County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 5,672 people.
Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
| Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
| Kenton County | 167,949 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Hardin County | 111,309 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Daviess County | 101,978 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Madison County | 94,265 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Campbell County | 94,020 | County in northeastern Wyoming, United States |
| Bullitt County | 82,182 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Christian County | 71,478 | County in Missouri, United States |