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Breckinridge County

Kentucky · 20,059 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 $37,395. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $80,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,059
+8%since 2000
from 18,648 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
35 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+8%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,395
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,554 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,757
+15%since 2000
from $15,402 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$479
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.5%
−37.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
29.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+8%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(17,787)
Black2.8%(520)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(134)
Asian0.1%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(1,637)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(19,134)
Black2%(404)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(175)
Asian0.2%(42)
Other1.1%(217)
Diversity Score10.2%(2,044)
Diversity Score
10
+16%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+24%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.9%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Breckinridge County, Kentucky?

Breckinridge County, Kentucky has about 20,059 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Breckinridge County, Kentucky earns about $37,395 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 $80,800, and the typical rent is about $479 a month.

How educated are people in Breckinridge County, Kentucky?

About 7.8% 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 19.2% 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 3,747 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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