Floyd County, Virginia

Quick answer: Floyd County is a county in Virginia with its seat at Floyd. Its estimated population in 2025 was 15,789, up 2.0% since 2020. It covers about 381 square miles of land.

Overview

Floyd County is one of the 95 counties of Virginia.[1] The county seat is Floyd.[2] The county was established in 1831.[2] The name comes from John Floyd.[2]

Population of Floyd County

The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population of Floyd County at 15,789 in July 2025, up 2.0% from the April 2020 base of 15,473.[1] That made it 95th of Virginia's 133 counties and independent cities by population. It ranked 62nd for growth since 2020.[1]

From 2020 to 2025 the Census Bureau counted about 725 births and 1,066 deaths, so deaths outnumbered births by 341.[1] More people moved in from other parts of the United States than moved away. Net domestic migration was 615. Moves from abroad added 37.[1]

Geography

Floyd County covers 380.9 square miles of land and 0.8 square miles of water.[3] By land area it ranks 50th of 133 in Virginia.[3] It had about 41 people per square mile in 2025, so it is mostly rural. Its geographic center lies near 36.93° N, 80.35° W.[3]

The county borders Carroll County, Franklin County, Montgomery County, Patrick County, Pulaski County and Roanoke County.[4]

The U.S. Geological Survey place-name database lists 58 named streams, 18 named summits, 2 lakes and reservoirs, 2 gaps and 1 waterfall, including Styles Falls in the county.[5]

Towns

Floyd County has one incorporated town: Floyd (458), with its estimated 2025 population in brackets.[6] In Virginia, towns remain part of the county around them, unlike independent cities.

Frequently asked questions

What is the county seat of Floyd County?
Floyd.

What is the population of Floyd County?
About 15,789 people in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

How big is Floyd County?
About 381 square miles of land, plus 0.8 square miles of water.

References

• [1] U.S. Census Bureau, County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2025 (Vintage 2025) – last checked 11/08/2026
• [2] Wikidata, Floyd County, Virginia (open data, CC0) – last checked 11/08/2026
• [3] U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files: Counties – last checked 11/08/2026
• [4] U.S. Census Bureau, County Adjacency File (2024) – last checked 11/08/2026
• [5] U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), Domestic Names – last checked 11/08/2026
• [6] U.S. Census Bureau, City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2025 – last checked 11/08/2026

Official website: www.floydcova.org

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