Geography of Floyd County
Floyd County is classic frontier Texas: 992 square miles of open land with only about 4,881 residents, which makes it one of the most thinly settled counties in the state (199th of 254 by density).
It lies in the West Texas region at about 34.07° N, 101.30° W and is 76th in size among Texas's 254 counties. Floyd County shares boundaries with 5 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are Lubbock (about 46 miles away in a straight line) and Amarillo (about 85 miles).
West Texas is a land of long horizons: rolling plains, mesas and desert grassland where cotton farms, cattle ranches and the oilfields of the Permian Basin are the main sources of work. Distances between towns are measured in hours, not minutes.
For a broader view of how Floyd County fits within the state, download our free Texas map with counties and cities PDF — a printable, high-resolution reference showing all 254 Texas counties labeled with their county seats.
Population & demographics
With approximately 4,881 residents across 992 square miles, Floyd County has a population density of about 4.9 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Floydada
If you need an official record from Floyd County — a deed, a birth certificate, a court filing — Floydada is where it is kept. Like every Texas county seat, it hosts the courthouse and the main offices of county government. In a county this sparsely settled, Floydada may be one of only a few incorporated towns.
History & name origin
Floyd County was established in 1876 and was named for Dolphin Ward Floyd, who died defending the Alamo. It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County.
Floyd County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Floyd County geography, population, county seat, neighboring counties, and how to use the maps on this page. Figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau; answers are written and reviewed by the Texas County Map team.
Where is Floyd County, Texas located?+
Floyd County is located in the West Texas region of Texas at approximately 34.072° N, 101.303° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48153. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Floyd County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Floyd County in square miles?+
Floyd County covers approximately 992 square miles of land in the West Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 76th out of 254 Texas counties. The full bounding box of the county is rendered to scale on the interactive map and matches the U.S. Census TIGER 2023 polygon.
What is the population of Floyd County, Texas?+
Floyd County has a population of approximately 4,881 residents. With 992 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 4.9 people per square mile, which is sparsely populated for a Texas county. That makes Floyd County the 200th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Floyd County?+
Floydada is the county seat of Floyd County, Texas, which was organized in 1876 and named for Dolphin Ward Floyd, who died defending the Alamo. Floyd County was originally carved out of Bexar County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Floyd County are located in Floydada.
Which Texas counties border Floyd County?+
Floyd County shares borders with Hale, Swisher, Motley, Crosby, and Briscoe counties. These 5 neighboring counties are highlighted on the schematic boundary map and linked at the bottom of this page so you can quickly compare population, area, and county seats across the West Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Floyd County?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Floyd County map on this page to save a letter-size PDF of the county boundary, neighboring counties and incorporated places, drawn from U.S. Census Bureau 2023 boundary files. The "Official TxDOT road map" button downloads the Texas Department of Transportation county road mapbook for Floyd County. Both files are stored on this site and download directly. Our free Texas map with counties and cities PDF shows all 254 counties on one sheet.
What is the FIPS code for Floyd County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Floyd County is 48153, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 153. This is the same FIPS code used by the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line files, the American Community Survey, and most federal datasets that key on county.