Floyd County, Texas
Floyd County | |
|---|---|
The Floyd County Courthouse in Floydada | |
Location within the U.S. state of Texas | |
Texas's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 34°04′N 101°18′W / 34.07°N 101.3°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Founded | 1890 |
| Named after | Dolphin Ward Floyd |
| Seat | Floydada |
| Largest city | Floydada |
| Area | |
• Total | 993 sq mi (2,570 km2) |
| • Land | 992 sq mi (2,570 km2) |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (1 km2) 0.04% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 5,402 |
| • Density | 5.4/sq mi (2.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 19th |
| Website | www |
Floyd County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 5,402. The seat of the county is Floydada. The county was created in 1876 and later organized in 1890. It is named for Dolphin Ward Floyd, who died on his 32nd birthday, March 6, 1836, defending the Alamo.
The Matador Ranch, based in Motley County, once reached into Floyd County, as well.