Breathitt County's estimated 2026 population is 12,488 with a growth rate of -1.25% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Breathitt County is the 90th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 13,855 and has seen a growth of -9.87% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Breathitt County includes 96.5% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Black or African American, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
White (96.5%)
Two or more races (1.99%)
Asian (0.76%)
Black or African American (0.54%)
Native American (0.14%)
Other race (0.07%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,967 | 96.5% |
| Two or more races | 268 | 1.99% |
| Asian | 102 | 0.76% |
| Black or African American | 73 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.14% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Breathitt County's average per capita income is $35,898. Household income levels show a median of $41,101. The poverty rate stands at 28.16%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $65,039 | - |
| Families | $54,978 | $63,467 |
| Households | $41,101 | $54,263 |
| Non Families | $20,183 | $33,492 |
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