Floyd County, Kentucky

county in Kentucky, United States

Floyd County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 35,942.[1] Its county seat is Prestonsburg.[2]

Floyd County
Floyd County Courthouse
Floyd County Courthouse
Map of Kentucky highlighting Floyd County
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Map of the United States highlighting Kentucky
Kentucky's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 37°34′N 82°45′W / 37.56°N 82.75°W / 37.56; -82.75
Country United States
State Kentucky
Founded1800
Named forJohn Floyd
SeatPrestonsburg
Largest cityPrestonsburg
Area
 • Total396 sq mi (1,030 km2)
 • Land393 sq mi (1,020 km2)
 • Water2.4 sq mi (6 km2)  0.6%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total35,942
 • Density91/sq mi (35/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district5th
Websitewww.floydcountykentucky.com

References

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  1. "QuickFacts: Floyd County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.