Cities in Breathitt County, Kentucky by Population (2024)

There are 5 cities in Breathitt County, Kentucky.

Note: As defined by the US Census Bureau, a city's official boundaries often extend miles beyond the city itself and may even cross county lines. As such, several thousand US cities officially exist in two or more counties (and therefore appear on multiple counties' lists of cities.)

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City
Rank
State
2024 Population
2020 Census
Annual Change
Density (mi²)
Area (mi²)
Beattyville1Kentucky2,1192,173-0.61%9232.29
Jackson2Kentucky2,0812,233-1.79%8302.51
Campton3Kentucky301315-0.99%3011
Booneville4Kentucky158164-0.63%1081.46
Buckhorn5Kentucky7882-1.27%2310.34

Note: City markers shown outside the county boundary mean that a part of the city extends into this county, but is primarily located in an adjacent county.

What is the largest city in Breathitt County, Kentucky?

Beattyville is the largest city in Breathitt County.

What is the smallest city in Breathitt County, Kentucky?

Buckhorn is the smallest city in Breathitt County.

How many cities are in Breathitt County?

There are 5 cities in Breathitt County, Kentucky.

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