Floyd County, Georgia facts for kids
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Georgia |
| Founded | December 3, 1832 |
| Named for | John Floyd |
| Seat | Rome |
| Largest city | Rome |
| Area | |
| • Total | 518 sq mi (1,340 km2) |
| • Land | 510 sq mi (1,300 km2) |
| • Water | 8.6 sq mi (22 km2) 1.7%% |
| Population | |
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98,498 |
| • Density | 189/sq mi (73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 14th |
Floyd County is a county located in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 96,317. The county seat is Rome.
Floyd County comprises the Rome, GA metropolitan statistical area.
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History
The county was established by European Americans on December 3, 1832, by an act of the Georgia General Assembly and was created from land that was part of Cherokee County at the time. The county is named after United States Congressman John Floyd.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 518 square miles (1,340 km2), of which 510 square miles (1,300 km2) is land and 8.6 square miles (22 km2) (1.7%) is water.
The northern third of Floyd County is located in the Oostanaula River sub-basin of the ACT River Basin (Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin). The eastern third of the county is located in the Etowah River sub-basin of the larger ACT River Basin, while the western third of Floyd County is located in the Upper Coosa River sub-basin of the same ACT River Basin.
Major highways
U.S. Route 27
U.S. Route 411
State Route 1
State Route 1 Loop
State Route 20
State Route 53
State Route 100
State Route 101
State Route 140
State Route 156
State Route 293
Adjacent counties
- Walker County – north
- Gordon County – northeast
- Bartow County – east
- Polk County – south
- Cherokee County, Alabama – west (CST)
- Chattooga County – northwest
National protected area
- Chattahoochee National Forest (part)
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 4,441 | — | |
| 1850 | 8,205 | 84.8% | |
| 1860 | 15,195 | 85.2% | |
| 1870 | 17,230 | 13.4% | |
| 1880 | 24,418 | 41.7% | |
| 1890 | 28,391 | 16.3% | |
| 1900 | 33,113 | 16.6% | |
| 1910 | 36,736 | 10.9% | |
| 1920 | 39,841 | 8.5% | |
| 1930 | 48,667 | 22.2% | |
| 1940 | 56,141 | 15.4% | |
| 1950 | 62,899 | 12.0% | |
| 1960 | 69,130 | 9.9% | |
| 1970 | 73,742 | 6.7% | |
| 1980 | 79,800 | 8.2% | |
| 1990 | 81,251 | 1.8% | |
| 2000 | 90,565 | 11.5% | |
| 2010 | 96,317 | 6.4% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 98,498 | 2.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2019 |
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2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, 96,317 people, 35,930 households, and 24,916 families were living in the county. The population density was 188.9 inhabitants per square mile (72.9/km2). The 40,551 housing units had an average density of 79.5 per square mile (30.7/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 76.9% White, 14.2% African American, 1.3% Asian, 0.4% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.3% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 9.3% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 16.2% were English, 13.3% were American, 12.4% were Irish, and 6.8% were German.
Of the 35,930 households, 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.7% were not families; 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.58, and the average family size was 3.09. The median age was 37.6 years.
The median income for a household in the county was $41,066, and for a family was $49,310. Males had a median income of $40,269 versus $29,587 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,640. About 13.3% of families and 18.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.5% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.
2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 67,747 | 68.72% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 13,940 | 14.14% |
| Native American | 191 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 1,287 | 1.31% |
| Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed | 3,929 | 3.99% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11,466 | 11.63% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 98,584 people, 35,443 households, and 23,561 families residing in the county.
Communities
Cities
Census-designated places
Other unincorporated communities
- Armuchee
- Coosa
- Floyd Springs
- Livingston
- Mount Berry
- Rosedale
- Silver Creek
Education
Colleges and universities
- Berry College
- Shorter University
- Georgia Highlands College
Primary and secondary schools
Floyd County School District operates schools in most of the county. Its high schools are Armuchee High School, Coosa High School, Model High School, and Pepperell High School. Rome City School District serves areas in the Rome city limits. Rome High School is its high school.
- Darlington School
- Unity Christian School
- St. Mary's Catholic School (of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta)
- Berry College Elementary & Middle School
- Montessori School of Rome
Transportation
Major highways
- U.S. Route 27
- U.S. Route 411
- State Route 1
- State Route 1 Loop
- State Route 20
- State Route 53
- State Route 100
- State Route 101
- State Route 140
- State Route 156
- State Route 293
Pedestrians and cycling
- Heritage Trail System
- Kingfisher Trail
- Silver Creek Trail
- Simms Mountain Trail
- Snow Loop
- The Goat
- Thornwood Trail
- Viking Trail
Notable people
- Linda Anderson, according to NPR considered "one of the foremost living memory painters".
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See also
In Spanish: Condado de Floyd (Georgia) para niños
