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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Breathitt County

Kentucky · 15,703 residents · 492.422 sq mi
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Breathitt County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,383. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $30,000. The poverty rate of 39.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

15,703
−2%vs 2000
vs 16,100 in 2000
1990 – 2025
32 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.8
−12%vs 2000
vs 35.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$12,383
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $19,155 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,905
−37%vs 2000
vs $11,044 in 2000
US average: $14,340
39.5%
+6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 33.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$30,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$205
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $297 in 2000
US average: $450
71.8%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.5% in 2000
28.2% rent
2.4
+45%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(15,797)
Black0.4%(62)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(106)
Asian0.3%(47)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(535)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(15,653)
Black0.1%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(15)
Asian0.2%(28)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1%(162)
1
−69%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.6%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
47.8%
−9.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.1 min
−2%vs 2000
vs 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Breathitt County, Kentucky?

Breathitt County, Kentucky has about 15,703 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Breathitt County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Breathitt County, Kentucky earns about $12,383 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Breathitt County, Kentucky expensive?

In Breathitt County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $30,000, and the typical rent is about $205 a month.

How educated are people in Breathitt County, Kentucky?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Breathitt County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Breathitt County, Kentucky?

About 39.5% of people in Breathitt County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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