Floyd County, Kentucky

Floyd County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 35,942. Its county seat is Prestonsburg. The county, founded in 1800, is named for Colonel John Floyd (1750–1783).

Floyd County
Floyd County Courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Kentucky's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 37°34′N 82°45′W
Country United States
State Kentucky
Founded1800
Named forJohn Floyd
SeatPrestonsburg
Largest cityPrestonsburg
Area
  Total396 sq mi (1,030 km2)
  Land393 sq mi (1,020 km2)
  Water2.4 sq mi (6 km2)  0.6%
Population
 (2020)
  Total35,942
  Estimate 
(2023)
34,423
  Density91/sq mi (35/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district5th
Websitewww.floydcountykentucky.com
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