Editing Floyd, Virginia

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| official_name      = Floyd, Virginia
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| leader_name        = William Griffin
| leader_title1      = Vice Mayor
| leader_name1       = Bruce Turner
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'''Floyd''' is a town in [[Floyd County, Virginia]], United States. The population was 448 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]. It is the [[county seat]] of Floyd County.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |access-date=June 7, 2011 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archive-date=May 31, 2011 }}</ref> The Town of Floyd was originally named Jacksonville as the surrounding county was formed during the tenure of President [[Andrew Jackson]]. The name was subsequently changed to Floyd for Virginia governor [[John Floyd (Virginia politician)|John Floyd]].<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ | title=The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States | publisher=Govt. Print. Off. | author=Gannett, Henry | year=1905 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ/page/n126 127]}}</ref>

==History==
The [[Floyd Historic District]], [[Floyd Presbyterian Church]], [[Glenanna]], [[Phlegar Farm]], and [[Oakdale (Floyd, Virginia)|Oakdale]] are listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>
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File:Floyd, Va - Country Store.jpg|Floyd Country Store, the location of the "Friday Night Jamboree" of old-time string band and bluegrass music
File:Floyd, Va - Hardware store.jpg|Hardware store at the main intersection
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==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of 0.5&nbsp;square mile (1.2&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>), all  land.

===Climate===
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.  According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Floyd has a [[humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=170344&cityname=Floyd,+Virginia,+United+States+of+America&units=|title=Floyd, Virginia Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)|website=Weatherbase|accessdate=May 7, 2021}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
| align = left
| 1900 = 402
| 1910 = 369
| 1920 = 390
| 1930 = 450
| 1940 = 479
| 1950 = 493
| 1960 = 487
| 1970 = 474
| 1980 = 411
| 1990 = 396
| 2000 = 432
| 2010 = 425
| 2020 = 448
| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=August 25, 2023}}</ref>
}}

As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 432 people, 238 households, and 117 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 942.3 people per square mile (362.6/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 264 housing units at an average density of 575.9 per square mile (221.6/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the town was 93.29% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 4.63% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.23% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.23% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.69% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.93% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.69% of the population.

There were 238 households, out of which 18.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.8% were non-families. 49.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 31.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.82 and the average family size was 2.57.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 18.5% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 30.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 70.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 66.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $25,781, and the median income for a family was $40,938. Males had a median income of $27,232 versus $19,464 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $23,557. About 10.4% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 16.9% of those age 65 or over.

==Arts and culture==
The Town of Floyd is becoming known as a regional destination for music, especially [[bluegrass music]], and [[old-time music]].  The Floyd Country Store's Friday Night Jamboree, which features local and area bands, has been held each Friday night for many years, gaining in popularity during the past decade.  In fair weather, the indoor stage performances and dancing are joined by simultaneous banjo-and-fiddle-centered jam sessions in driveways and seating areas along South Locust Street.<ref>{{cite web |last1=RTODDOLD |title=Floyd, Virginia's Famous Friday Night Jamboree Draws in Tourists From Across the Globe |url=http://wvpublic.org/post/floyd-virginia-s-famous-friday-night-jamboree-draws-tourists-across-globe |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161202040037/https://wvpublic.org/post/floyd-virginia-s-famous-friday-night-jamboree-draws-tourists-across-globe |archive-date=December 2, 2016 |access-date=December 1, 2016 |website=WV Public Broadcasting}}</ref> Local old time string band The Alum Ridge Boys & Ashlee won first prize at the 85th Annual Old Fiddlers' Convention held in Galax, Virginia.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bluegrasstoday.com/85th-annual-old-fiddlers-convention-results/|title=85th Annual Old Fiddlers Convention Results|first=John|last=Lawless|website=Bluegrass Today|date=August 16, 2021 |accessdate=February 22, 2022}}</ref>  [[County Records|County Sales]], a notable music distribution company founded by [[David Freeman (music historian)|David Freeman]] focusing on old-time, bluegrass and related music, was based in Floyd from 1973 until closing permanently in 2024.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://cardinalnews.org/2024/03/22/county-sales-a-music-store-that-became-a-floyd-institution-will-close-after-almost-60-years/ | title=County Sales, a music store that became a Floyd institution, will close after almost 60 years | date=March 22, 2024 }}</ref><ref name="old_time_herald">{{cite journal
| last = Wyatt
| first = Marshall
| title = "Every County Has Its Own Personality", An Interview With David Freeman
| journal = The Old-Time Herald
| volume = 7
| issue = 2
| location = Durham, NC
| date = August 11, 1999
| url = http://www.oldtimeherald.org/archive/back_issues/volume-7/7-2/david_freeman.html
| access-date = July 15, 2009
| archive-date = March 3, 2016
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160303183024/http://www.oldtimeherald.org/archive/back_issues/volume-7/7-2/david_freeman.html
| url-status = dead
}}</ref>

Floyd is also home to a large [[counter-culture]] movement. There are other musical venues and stages in the town, featuring many different styles of music. The Winter Sun, a complex in downtown Floyd, frequently hosts shows for bands. The National Music Festival, focused on classical music, hosted its first season in Floyd in 2011.

Floyd is the location of Red Rooster Coffee.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/kimwesterman/2018/11/30/holiday-gift-guide-2018-the-12-best-coffee-roasters-in-the-u-s/|title=Holiday Gift Guide 2018: The 12 Best Coffee Roasters In The U.S.|first=Kim|last=Westerman|website=Forbes|accessdate=May 7, 2021}}</ref>

==Notable people==
* [[Donna Polseno]], visual artist known for pottery, ceramics, and sculpture<ref>[https://arthistory.wisc.edu/event/visiting-artist-colloquium-donna-polseno/ Visiting Artist Colloquium: Donna Polseno]. ''arthistory.wisc.edu''. Retrieved December 30, 2020.</ref>
* [[Curtis Turner]], former [[NASCAR]] driver
* [[Darian Grubb]], NASCAR Crew Chief
* [[Don Williams (1958–1962 pitcher)|Don Williams]], [[Major League Baseball]] pitcher<ref>[https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/willido01.shtml Don Williams Stats]. Retrieved December 30, 2020.</ref>
* [[Morgan Wade (singer)|Morgan Wade]], singer

==See also==
*[[National Register of Historic Places listings in Virginia#Floyd County|National Register of Historic Places in Floyd County, Virginia]]
*[[Chateau Morrisette Winery]]

==References==

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==External links==
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*{{Official website|https://floydcova.org/}}

{{Floyd County, Virginia}}
{{Virginia towns}}
{{Virginia county seats and independent cities}}

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[[Category:Towns in Floyd County, Virginia]]
[[Category:Towns in Virginia]]
[[Category:County seats in Virginia]]