Floyd, Iowa facts for kids
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Floyd, Iowa
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Downtown Floyd
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Location of Floyd, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Floyd |
| Incorporated | February 26, 1899 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
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| • Total | 313 |
| • Density | 567.03/sq mi (218.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50435
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-28020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456646 |
Floyd is a small city located in Floyd County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 313 people lived there. It is a quiet community in the heart of Iowa.
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History of Floyd
The city of Floyd is named after Charles Floyd. He was a sergeant who traveled with the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition. This expedition explored the western parts of the United States in the early 1800s. Floyd County is also named after him. The first post office in Floyd opened in 1855.
Geography and Location
Floyd is located in Iowa at specific coordinates: 43.127494 degrees North and 92.739628 degrees West. It sits right by the Cedar River. This river is an important natural feature in the area.
The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers about 0.60 square miles (1.43 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 279 | — |
| 1900 | 353 | +26.5% |
| 1910 | 332 | −5.9% |
| 1920 | 308 | −7.2% |
| 1930 | 350 | +13.6% |
| 1940 | 352 | +0.6% |
| 1950 | 440 | +25.0% |
| 1960 | 401 | −8.9% |
| 1970 | 380 | −5.2% |
| 1980 | 408 | +7.4% |
| 1990 | 359 | −12.0% |
| 2000 | 361 | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 335 | −7.2% |
| 2020 | 313 | −6.6% |
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Floyd's Population in 2020
According to the census from 2020, 313 people lived in Floyd. There were 140 households and 93 families. The city had about 567 people per square mile.
Most residents, about 92.3%, were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 2.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Floyd was 45.3 years. About 24.6% of the people were under 20 years old. About 24.0% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.5%) and females (49.5%).
Floyd's Population in 2010
In the 2010 census, 335 people lived in Floyd. There were 140 households and 98 families. The population density was about 558 people per square mile.
Most of the people (98.8%) were White. A very small percentage were from other racial groups. About 0.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 46.4 years. About 21.2% of residents were under 18. About 22.1% were 65 or older. There were slightly more males (52.5%) than females (47.5%) in the city.
Education in Floyd
Students in Floyd attend public schools operated by the Charles City Community School District. This district serves the local area, providing education for children and teens.
See also
In Spanish: Floyd (Iowa) para niños
