The 2000 Census showed that Floyd County had a population of 42,441 people. This represented 1.05% of the total population of Kentucky, making it the state's 21st most populous county (out of 120 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Floyd had a population of 41,899 people. This is a decrease of 1.28% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 39,451 | -7.05% | -5.84% since 2009 |
2009 | 41,899 | -1.28% | -0.18% since 2008 |
2008 | 41,975 | -1.1% | -0.13% since 2007 |
2007 | 42,029 | -0.97% | +0.36% since 2006 |
2006 | 41,878 | -1.33% | -0.4% since 2005 |
2005 | 42,045 | -0.93% | -0.16% since 2004 |
2004 | 42,111 | -0.78% | |
2003 | 42,077 | -0.86% | -0.33% since 2002 |
2002 | 42,216 | -0.53% | +0.16% since 2001 |
2001 | 42,148 | -0.69% | -0.69% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 42,441 | The Last Census |
Floyd County had 18,551 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Floyd County has a total area<3> of 395.5 square miles [1,024 km²]. Of this total, only a minor amount of that area is covered by water (1.16 square miles [3.02 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Floyd County had a population density of 107.6 people per square mile [41.56 people/km²], making it the state's 22nd most densely populated county (out of 120 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Floyd County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Floyd and the state of Kentucky. Click here for the Floyd County QuickFact (QF-21071).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Floyd County:
Community | Census QuickFact | Population (2009 Est) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Floyd County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Breathitt | QF-21025 | W | 15,575 | 16,100 | -3.26% |
Johnson | QF-21115 | N | 23,827 | 23,445 | 1.63% |
Knott | QF-21119 | SW | 17,126 | 17,649 | -2.96% |
Magoffin | QF-21153 | NW | 13,166 | 13,332 | -1.25% |
Martin | QF-21159 | NE | 13,070 | 12,578 | 3.91% |
Pike | QF-21195 | SE | 65,446 | 68,736 | -4.79% |
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