Population overview
Floyd County is home to roughly 4,881 people, making up about 0.02% of the total population of Texas. Within the West Texas region, it ranks #33 of 51 counties by population. The combination of 992 square miles of land and 4,881 residents yields a density of about 4.9 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Floyd County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Floyd County sits in the bottom 25% of the population distribution. It belongs to the smaller end of Texas counties by population — typical of West Texas, the Panhandle, and the Trans-Pecos.
| Comparison | Population | vs Floyd |
|---|---|---|
| Floyd County | 4,881 | — |
| West Texas region average | 43,626 | +794% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +288% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +103260% |
Neighboring county populations
Floyd County shares borders with 5 counties. Comparing population across an adjacent corridor often reveals commuting patterns, school-district pull, and economic gravity.
| County | Seat | Population | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hale County | Plainview | 31,819 | 31.7 |
| Swisher County | Tulia | 6,703 | 7.4 |
| Crosby County | Crosbyton | 4,852 | 5.4 |
| Briscoe County | Silverton | 1,474 | 1.6 |
| Motley County | Matador | 1,043 | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Floyd County, Texas?+
Floyd County has an estimated population of 4,881 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Floyd County?+
Floyd County has a population density of approximately 4.9 people per square mile across its 992 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Floyd County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Floyd County ranks #200 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.02% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Floyd County?+
Among the 5 counties bordering Floyd, Hale County is the most populous with about 31,819 residents.
How is Floyd County's population measured?+
Population figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau — the decennial census and annual American Community Survey (ACS) population estimates. See our methodology for full sourcing.