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.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which are land and (0.04%) is covered by water.
Major highways
- 20px U.S. Highway 62
- 20px U.S. Highway 70
- 20px State Highway 207
Adjacent counties
- Briscoe County (north)
- Motley County (east)
- Dickens County (southeast)
- Crosby County (south)
- Lubbock County (southwest)
- Hale County (west)
- Swisher County (northwest)