Kentucky

Floyd

35,942
2020 population
1800
first census record
23
census records

About Floyd

Floyd, Kentucky, first appears in the United States federal census in 1800, when it recorded a population of 478. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 35,942.

Its recorded population peaked at 53,500 in 1950, and has since declined by roughly 33 percent.

On the ground today, 9 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Ivy Mountain Kentucky, Battle of Ivy Mountain, Humphrey Marshall at Prestonsburg Kentucky, and 15 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202035,942
201039,451
200042,441
199043,586
198048,764
197035,889
196041,642
195053,500
194052,986
193041,942
192027,427
191018,623
190015,552
189011,256
188010,176
18707,877
18606,388
18505,714
18406,302
18304,347
18208,207
18103,485
1800478
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Floyd

Military engagements that took place in Floyd, Kentucky.

Battle of Ivy Mountain Kentucky
1861
Battle of Ivy Mountain
1861
Humphrey Marshall at Prestonsburg Kentucky
1862
Skirmish at Prestonsburg, Kentucky (1862)
1862
Battle of Middle Creek
1862
Skirmish at Prestonsburg (1862 garrison fight)
1862
Engagement at Prestonsburg (third, 1863)
1863
Action at Prestonsburg (1863)
1863
Battle of Prestonsburg (1864 Confederate Raid)
1864

Historic places in Floyd

National Register of Historic Places listings in Floyd, Kentucky.

Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Prestonsburg
May, Samuel, House
Prestonsburg
Middle Creek Battlefield
Prestonsburg
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Frequently asked about Floyd

When does Floyd first appear in the US census?
Floyd, Kentucky first appears in the federal census in 1800, with a recorded population of 478.
What is the population of Floyd?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Floyd had a recorded population of 35,942.
When did Floyd's population peak?
Floyd's recorded population peaked at 53,500 in 1950.
Were any battles fought in Floyd?
9 documented military engagements took place in Floyd, including Battle of Ivy Mountain Kentucky, Battle of Ivy Mountain, Humphrey Marshall at Prestonsburg Kentucky.
How many historic places are in Floyd?
15 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Floyd, Kentucky.
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