Breathitt County's 2026 population is estimated at 12,488, reflecting a -1.25% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Breathitt County is the 90th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 13,855 and has grown -9.87% since 2010.
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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