Breckinridge County's estimated 2026 population is 21,742 with a growth rate of 1.11% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Breckinridge County is the 54th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 20,045 and has seen a growth of 8.47% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.5 years
Female: 44 years
Male: 41.5 years
There are 16,113 adults, (4,260 of whom are seniors) in Breckinridge County.
Female: 10,330 (49.5%)
Male: 10,551 (50.5%)
The racial composition of Breckinridge County includes 93.81% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,588 | 93.81% |
| Two or more races | 714 | 3.42% |
| Black or African American | 395 | 1.89% |
| Other race | 170 | 0.81% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.07% |
Breckinridge County's average per capita income is $41,540. Household income levels show a median of $55,843. The poverty rate stands at 21.36%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,423 | - |
| Families | $70,295 | $88,917 |
| Households | $55,843 | $76,788 |
| Non Families | $31,278 | $49,217 |
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