Floyd County | |
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 Location within the U.S. state ofGeorgia | |
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| Coordinates:34°16′N85°13′W / 34.26°N 85.22°W /34.26; -85.22 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Georgia |
| Founded | December 3, 1832; 193 years ago (1832) |
| Named after | John Floyd |
| Seat | Rome |
| Largest city | Rome |
| Area | |
• Total | 518 sq mi (1,340 km2) |
| • Land | 510 sq mi (1,300 km2) |
| • Water | 8.6 sq mi (22 km2) 1.7% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 98,584 |
• Estimate (2023) | 100,113 |
| • Density | 190/sq mi (73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 14th |
| Website | floydcountyga.gov |
Floyd County is acounty in theNorthwest region of theU.S. state ofGeorgia. As of the2020 United States census, the population was 98,584.[1][2] Thecounty seat isRome.[3] Floyd County comprises the Rome, Georgiametropolitan statistical area.
The county was established on December 3, 1832, by an act of theGeorgia General Assembly, and was created from land that was part ofCherokee County at the time.[4] The county is named afterUnited States CongressmanJohn Floyd.[5][6]
According to theU.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 theOostanaula River sub-basin of theACT River Basin (Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin). The eastern third of the county is located in theEtowah River sub-basin of the larger ACT River Basin, while the western third of Floyd County is located in the UpperCoosa River sub-basin of the same ACT River Basin.[8]
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| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 4,441 | — | |
| 1850 | 8,205 | 84.8% | |
| 1860 | 15,195 | 85.2% | |
| 1870 | 17,230 | 13.4% | |
| 1880 | 24,418 | 41.7% | |
| 1890 | 28,391 | 16.3% | |
| 1900 | 33,113 | 16.6% | |
| 1910 | 36,736 | 10.9% | |
| 1920 | 39,841 | 8.5% | |
| 1930 | 48,667 | 22.2% | |
| 1940 | 56,141 | 15.4% | |
| 1950 | 62,899 | 12.0% | |
| 1960 | 69,130 | 9.9% | |
| 1970 | 73,742 | 6.7% | |
| 1980 | 79,800 | 8.2% | |
| 1990 | 81,251 | 1.8% | |
| 2000 | 90,565 | 11.5% | |
| 2010 | 96,317 | 6.4% | |
| 2020 | 98,584 | 2.4% | |
| 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] | |||
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 67,747 | 68.72% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 13,940 | 14.14% |
| Native American | 191 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 1,287 | 1.31% |
| Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed | 3,929 | 3.99% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11,466 | 11.63% |
As of the2020 United States census, there were 98,584 people, 35,443 households, and 23,561 families residing in the county.
As of the2010 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% wereEnglish, 13.3% wereAmerican, 12.4% wereIrish, and 6.8% wereGerman.[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 thepoverty line, including 26.5% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.[22]
As of the2000 United States census, 90,565 people, 34,028 households, and 24,227 were families living in the county. Thepopulation density was 176 people per square mile (68 people/km2). The 36,615 housing units averaged 71 units per square mile (27 units/km2). Theracial 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. Theper capita income for the county was $17,808. About 10.80% of families and 14.40% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 19.40% of those under age 18 and 13.80% of those age 65 or over.
The county government is housed in theFloyd 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 electedat-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.
Like most rural counties, Floyd County is aRepublican stronghold. It has not voted for aDemocrat since GeorgianJimmy Carter last ran in 1980. SouthernerBill Clinton was the last Democratic candidate to reach 40% of the vote, off the back ofRoss Perot's third party support splitting Republican election.
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2024 | 31,631 | 70.70% | 12,862 | 28.75% | 245 | 0.55% |
| 2020 | 28,906 | 69.88% | 11,917 | 28.81% | 542 | 1.31% |
| 2016 | 24,114 | 69.17% | 9,159 | 26.27% | 1,587 | 4.55% |
| 2012 | 22,733 | 69.04% | 9,640 | 29.28% | 554 | 1.68% |
| 2008 | 23,132 | 67.40% | 10,691 | 31.15% | 499 | 1.45% |
| 2004 | 21,400 | 67.56% | 10,038 | 31.69% | 238 | 0.75% |
| 2000 | 16,194 | 60.37% | 10,282 | 38.33% | 349 | 1.30% |
| 1996 | 12,426 | 48.96% | 10,464 | 41.23% | 2,488 | 9.80% |
| 1992 | 12,378 | 44.43% | 11,614 | 41.69% | 3,868 | 13.88% |
| 1988 | 14,697 | 62.85% | 8,548 | 36.55% | 141 | 0.60% |
| 1984 | 15,437 | 63.50% | 8,873 | 36.50% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1980 | 9,220 | 39.07% | 13,710 | 58.10% | 666 | 2.82% |
| 1976 | 7,713 | 33.73% | 15,151 | 66.27% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1972 | 15,485 | 82.12% | 3,372 | 17.88% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1968 | 7,470 | 34.72% | 4,041 | 18.78% | 10,001 | 46.49% |
| 1964 | 9,849 | 52.85% | 8,750 | 46.95% | 37 | 0.20% |
| 1960 | 6,108 | 45.39% | 7,350 | 54.61% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1956 | 5,955 | 47.31% | 6,633 | 52.69% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1952 | 4,532 | 34.84% | 8,477 | 65.16% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1948 | 1,689 | 22.19% | 5,247 | 68.94% | 675 | 8.87% |
| 1944 | 1,123 | 19.08% | 4,764 | 80.92% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1940 | 912 | 14.12% | 5,528 | 85.56% | 21 | 0.33% |
| 1936 | 612 | 10.00% | 5,499 | 89.87% | 8 | 0.13% |
| 1932 | 300 | 6.42% | 4,342 | 92.94% | 30 | 0.64% |
| 1928 | 1,730 | 53.66% | 1,494 | 46.34% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1924 | 470 | 18.05% | 1,922 | 73.81% | 212 | 8.14% |
| 1920 | 667 | 25.75% | 1,923 | 74.25% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1916 | 50 | 1.94% | 2,137 | 83.05% | 386 | 15.00% |
| 1912 | 63 | 2.77% | 1,838 | 80.79% | 374 | 16.44% |
Floyd County School District operates schools in most of the county.[24] Its high schools areArmuchee High School,Coosa High School,Model High School, andPepperell High School.
Rome City School District serves areas in the Rome city limits.[24]Rome High School is its high school.
The Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center, part of theGeorgia Department of Juvenile Justice, is in Rome.[25]
As of 2022[update] 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]
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