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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Breckinridge County

Kentucky · 18,648 residents · 569.725 sq mi
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Breckinridge County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,554. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $61,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,648
+14%since 1990
from 16,312 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 29 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.5
+9%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,554
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,687 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,402
+68%since 1990
from $9,157 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.8%
−7.4 ptssince 1990
from 23.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,100
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$360
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $240 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
81.7%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 80.5% in 1990
18.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−6%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(15,722)
Black3.5%(563)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(43)
Asian0%(4)
Diversity Score9.3%(1,523)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(17,787)
Black2.8%(520)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(134)
Asian0.1%(14)
Diversity Score8.8%(1,637)
Diversity Score
9
−6%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.9%
+12.2 ptssince 1990
from 56.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
−17%since 1990
from 30.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Breckinridge County, Kentucky?

Breckinridge County, Kentucky has about 18,648 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Breckinridge County, Kentucky earns about $30,554 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Breckinridge County, Kentucky expensive?

In Breckinridge County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $61,100, and the typical rent is about $360 a month.

How educated are people in Breckinridge County, Kentucky?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Breckinridge County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Breckinridge County, Kentucky?

About 15.8% of people in Breckinridge County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Breckinridge County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Breckinridge County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,336 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 9602Census Tract 9601Census Tract 9605.02Census Tract 9603Census Tract 9605.01Census Tract 9604
13 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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