Floyd County, Georgia facts for kids
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Floyd County
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Floyd County Administration Building
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Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Georgia |
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| 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
(2020)
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| • Total | 98,584 | ||
| • Estimate
(2023)
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100,113  |
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| • Density | 190.32/sq mi (73.48/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | ||
| Congressional district | 14th | ||
Floyd County is a county in the northwest part of the U.S. state of Georgia. In 2020, about 98,584 people lived here. The main city and county seat is Rome. Floyd County is part of the Rome, Georgia metropolitan area.
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History
Floyd County was created on December 3, 1832. This happened because of a law passed by the Georgia General Assembly, which is Georgia's state legislature. The land for the county came from what was then Cherokee County. The county is named after United States Congressman John Floyd.
Geography
Floyd County covers a total area of 518 square miles. Most of this area, 510 square miles, is land. The remaining 8.6 square miles (1.7%) is covered by water.
The county is divided into three main river areas, called sub-basins. The northern part is in the Oostanaula River sub-basin. The eastern part is in the Etowah River sub-basin. The western part is in the Upper Coosa River sub-basin. All these rivers are part of the larger ACT River Basin.
Lakes and reservoirs
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- Antioch Lake
- Lake Conasauga
- DeSoto Lake
- Heath Lake
- Lake Marvin
- Powers Lake
- Weiss Lake
Neighboring counties
Floyd County shares borders with these counties:
- Walker County – to the north
- Gordon County – to the northeast
- Bartow County – to the east
- Polk County – to the south
- Cherokee County, Alabama – to the west
- Chattooga County – to the northwest
National protected area
A part of the Chattahoochee National Forest is located in Floyd County.
Transportation
Major roads
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
Paths for walking and biking
- Heritage Trail System
- Kingfisher Trail
- Silver Creek Trail
- Simms Mountain Trail
- Snow Loop
- The Goat
- Thornwood Trail
- Viking Trail
Population Information
| 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% | |
| 2020 | 98,584 | 2.4% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 100,113 | 3.9% | |
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Recent population counts
In 2020, the population of Floyd County was 98,584 people. The main groups of people living in Floyd County were:
- White (non-Hispanic): about 68.7%
- Black or African American (non-Hispanic): about 14.1%
- Hispanic or Latino: about 11.6%
In 2010, there were 96,317 people living in the county. The average age was about 37.6 years old.
Education
Floyd County has many schools and colleges.
Colleges and universities
- Berry College
- Shorter University
- Georgia Highlands College
- Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Primary and secondary schools
The Floyd County School District runs most of the public schools in the county. Its high schools are:
- Armuchee High School
- Coosa High School
- Model High School
- Pepperell High School
The Rome City School District serves areas inside the city of Rome. Its high school is Rome High School.
- Private schools
- Unity Christian School
- Darlington School
- St. Mary's Catholic School
- Berry College Elementary & Middle School
- Montessori School of Rome
Law enforcement
The Floyd County Sheriff's Office helps keep the community safe. As of 2022, it has 162 employees. The county also has a facility for young people, called the Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center, located in Rome.
Notable people
- Linda Anderson: An artist known for her "memory paintings."
Communities
Cities
Census-designated places
These are areas that are like towns but are not officially incorporated as cities:
Unincorporated communities
These are smaller communities that are not part of any city or census-designated place:
- Armuchee
- Coosa
- Krannert
- Livingston
- Mount Berry
- Silver Creek
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Floyd (Georgia) para niños
