Breathitt County's estimated 2026 population is 12,365 with a growth rate of -1.54% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Breathitt County is the 91st largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 13,855 and has seen a growth of -10.75% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.8 years
Female: 44.2 years
Male: 40.9 years
There are 10,464 adults, (2,481 of whom are seniors) in Breathitt County.
Female: 6,725 (50.7%)
Male: 6,551 (49.3%)
The racial composition of Breathitt County includes 96.18% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,769 | 96.18% |
| Two or more races | 361 | 2.72% |
| Black or African American | 77 | 0.58% |
| Asian | 40 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.17% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.05% |
Breathitt County's average per capita income is $34,965. Household income levels show a median of $34,808. The poverty rate stands at 33.13%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $58,731 | - |
| Families | $51,519 | $61,649 |
| Households | $34,808 | $51,653 |
| Non Families | $17,483 | $31,640 |
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