Floyd County, Georgia

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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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Coordinates: 34°16′N85°13′W / 34.26°N 85.22°W / 34.26; -85.22
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Georgia (U.S. state).svg  Georgia
FoundedDecember 3, 1832;192 years ago (1832)
Named for John Floyd
Seat Rome
Largest cityRome
Area
 • Total
518 sq mi (1,340 km2)
 • Land510 sq mi (1,300 km2)
 • Water8.6 sq mi (22 km2)  1.7%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
98,584
 • Estimate 
(2023)
100,113 Increase2.svg
 • Density190/sq mi (73/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district 14th
Website floydcountyga.gov

Floyd County is a county in the Northwest region of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 98,584. [1] [2] The county seat is Rome. [3] Floyd County comprises the Rome, Georgia metropolitan statistical area.

Contents

History

The county was established 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. [4] The county is named after United States Congressman John Floyd. [5] [6]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 518 square miles (1,340 km2), of which 510 sq mi (1,300 km2) are land and 8.6 sq mi (22 km2) (1.7%) are covered by water. [7]

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. [8]

Lakes and reservoirs

Lake Conasauga Lake Conasauga (Floyd County, Georgia) 2.jpg
Lake Conasauga

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Transportation

Major highways

Pedestrians and cycling

  • Heritage Trail System
  • Kingfisher Trail
  • Silver Creek Trail
  • Simms Mountain Trail
  • Snow Loop
  • The Goat
  • Thornwood Trail
  • Viking Trail

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1840 4,441—
1850 8,20584.8%
1860 15,19585.2%
1870 17,23013.4%
1880 24,41841.7%
1890 28,39116.3%
1900 33,11316.6%
1910 36,73610.9%
1920 39,8418.5%
1930 48,66722.2%
1940 56,14115.4%
1950 62,89912.0%
1960 69,1309.9%
1970 73,7426.7%
1980 79,8008.2%
1990 81,2511.8%
2000 90,56511.5%
2010 96,3176.4%
2020 98,5842.4%
2023 (est.)100,113 [9] 1.6%
U.S. Decennial Census [10]
1790-1880 [11] 1890-1910 [12]
1920-1930 [13] 1930-1940 [14]
1940-1950 [15] 1960-1980 [16]
1980-2000 [17] 2010 [1] 2020 [2]

2020 census

Floyd County racial composition [18]
RaceNum.Perc.
White (non-Hispanic)67,74768.72%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)13,94014.14%
Native American1910.19%
Asian1,2871.31%
Pacific Islander240.02%
Other/Mixed3,9293.99%
Hispanic or Latino11,46611.63%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 98,584 people, 35,443 households, and 23,561 families residing in the county.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States census, 96,317 people, 35,930 households, and 24,916 families were living in the county. [19] 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 units per square mile (30.7 units/km2). [20] 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. [19] In terms of ancestry, 16.2% were English, 13.3% were American, 12.4% were Irish, and 6.8% were German. [21]

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. [19]

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. [22]

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States census, 90,565 people, 34,028 households, and 24,227 were families living in the county. The population density was 176 people per square mile (68 people/km2). The 36,615 housing units averaged 71 units per square mile (27 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 81.34% White, 13.31% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.93% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 2.88% from other races, and 1.14% from two or more races. About 5.50% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 34,028 households, 32.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.60% were married couples living together, 13.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.80% were non-families. 24.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55, and the average family size was 3.02.

In the county, the population was distributed as 24.60% under the age of 18, 10.80% from 18 to 24, 28.50% from 25 to 44, 22.20% from 45 to 64, and 13.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $35,615, and for a family was $42,302. Males had a median income of $31,659 versus $23,244 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,808. About 10.80% of families and 14.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.40% of those under age 18 and 13.80% of those age 65 or over.

Government

The county government is housed in the Floyd County Administration Building in Rome, Georgia, the county seat. This was the former US Post Office and Courthouse.

The county has a council-manager form of government, with five county council members elected at-large. Two members are elected as representatives of the city of Rome and must reside there; the other three are elected from the county as residents outside the city limits. The at-large voting tends to reward candidates who can muster majority votes from across the whole county, which requires more money and organization for campaigns. The council hires a professional county manager to manage daily operations.

United States presidential election results for Floyd County, Georgia [23]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
2024 31,63170.70%12,86228.75%2450.55%
2020 28,90669.88%11,91728.81%5421.31%
2016 24,11469.17%9,15926.27%1,5874.55%
2012 22,73369.04%9,64029.28%5541.68%
2008 23,13267.40%10,69131.15%4991.45%
2004 21,40067.56%10,03831.69%2380.75%
2000 16,19460.37%10,28238.33%3491.30%
1996 12,42648.96%10,46441.23%2,4889.80%
1992 12,37844.43%11,61441.69%3,86813.88%
1988 14,69762.85%8,54836.55%1410.60%
1984 15,43763.50%8,87336.50%00.00%
1980 9,22039.07%13,71058.10%6662.82%
1976 7,71333.73%15,15166.27%00.00%
1972 15,48582.12%3,37217.88%00.00%
1968 7,47034.72%4,04118.78%10,00146.49%
1964 9,84952.85%8,75046.95%370.20%
1960 6,10845.39%7,35054.61%00.00%
1956 5,95547.31%6,63352.69%00.00%
1952 4,53234.84%8,47765.16%00.00%
1948 1,68922.19%5,24768.94%6758.87%
1944 1,12319.08%4,76480.92%00.00%
1940 91214.12%5,52885.56%210.33%
1936 61210.00%5,49989.87%80.13%
1932 3006.42%4,34292.94%300.64%
1928 1,73053.66%1,49446.34%00.00%
1924 47018.05%1,92273.81%2128.14%
1920 66725.75%1,92374.25%00.00%
1916 501.94%2,13783.05%38615.00%
1912 632.77%1,83880.79%37416.44%

Education

Colleges and universities

Primary and secondary schools

Floyd County School District operates schools in most of the county. [24] 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. [24] Rome High School is its high school.

Private schools

Law enforcement

The Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center, part of the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, is in Rome. [25]

As of 2022 the Floyd County Sheriff's Office employs 162 people. [26] The current Floyd County Jail was built in 1982 and renovated in 1996. It is the largest building owned by the county government, being 256 thousand square feet in area. In 2020, the jail's average daily population was 507 inmates. [27]

Notable people

Communities

Cities

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

See also

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