Floyd County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 15,627. The county seat and the largest city is Charles City.

History

Floyd County was established in 1854 and was named for Sergeant Charles Floyd of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, who died in 1804 near what is now Sioux City, Iowa, and who was the only member to die on the Expedition.

The first school in the county was taught at Nora Springs in 1854. The second was opened at Charles City, the third at Floyd. Twelve years later there were 54 schools in the county, in September 1875, there were 100 school-houses in Floyd County.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (0.1%) is water.

Major highways

  • x20px U.S. Highway 18
  • x20px U.S. Highway 218
  • x20px Iowa Highway 14
  • x20px Iowa Highway 27

Adjacent counties

  • Mitchell County (north)
  • Chickasaw County (east)
  • Butler County (south)
  • Cerro Gordo County (west)
  • Howard County (northeast)
  • Bremer County (southeast)
  • Franklin County (southwest)

Demographics

thumb|right|Population of Floyd County from US census data

2020 census

thumb|left|2022 US Census [[population pyramid for Floyd County from ACS 5-year estimates]]

As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 15,627 and a population density of . There were 7,314 housing units, of which 6,674 were occupied.

The median age was 43.6 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18 and 22.3% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 98.4 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 95.9 males age 18 and over.

46.4% of residents lived in urban areas, while 53.6% lived in rural areas.

There were 6,674 households in the county, of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 49.4% were married-couple households, 20.0% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 24.6% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

!Race

!Number

!Percent

|-

|White (NH)

|13,907

|89%

|-

|Black or African American (NH)

|415

|2.7%

|-

|Native American (NH)

|29

|2.7%

|-

|Asian (NH)

|293

|0.2%

|-

|Pacific Islander (NH)

|12

|0.1%

|-

|Other/Mixed (NH)

|421

|3.2%

|-

|Hispanic or Latino

|550

|2.7%

|}

2010 census

The 2010 census recorded a population of 16,303 in the county, with a population density of . There were 7,526 housing units, of which 6,886 were occupied.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 16,900 people, 6,828 households, and 4,711 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 7,317 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 98.11% White, 0.23% Black or African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.44% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. 1.31% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 6,828 households, out of which 30.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.70% were married couples living together, 7.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.00% were non-families. 28.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.10% under the age of 18, 7.00% from 18 to 24, 24.40% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 19.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 93.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $35,237, and the median income for a family was $41,133. Males had a median income of $30,285 versus $20,867 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,091. About 6.50% of families and 9.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.00% of those under age 18 and 5.70% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

Cities

  • Charles City
  • Colwell
  • Floyd
  • Marble Rock
  • Nora Springs
  • Rockford
  • Rudd

Unincorporated communities

  • Midway
  • Oakwood
  • Powersville
  • Roseville (a census-designated place)

Townships

Floyd County is divided into twelve townships:

  • Cedar
  • Floyd
  • Niles
  • Pleasant Grove
  • Riverton
  • Rock Grove
  • Rockford
  • Rudd
  • Saint Charles
  • Scott
  • Ulster
  • Union

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Floyd County.

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See also

  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Floyd County, Iowa
  • Parks in Floyd County, Iowa
  • The Floyd County Court House, completed in 1940, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

References

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  • Official Floyd County website
  • Floyd County Museum