Breathitt County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21025 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,276 | — | #2,270 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $34,808 | -53.7% | #3,125 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.8 years | +10.0% | #1,270 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $70,300 | -75.1% | #3,192 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $548 | -52.9% | #3,119 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 33.1% | +163.0% | #3,121 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Breathitt County has a population of 13,276, making it the #2,270 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Breathitt County is $34,808, ranking #3,125 out of 3,222 counties — 53.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 33.1% and unemployment stands at 9.3%.
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The median home value in Breathitt County is $70,300 (-75.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $548/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.6%.
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96.8% of residents in Breathitt County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.6% above the national rate.
About Breathitt County, Kentucky
Breathitt County, Kentucky has a total population of 13,276, making it the 2,270th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Breathitt County is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Breathitt County is $34,808, which ranks #3,125 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 53.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 33.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3%.
The median home value in Breathitt County is $70,300, 75.1% below the national median. Renters in Breathitt County pay a median gross rent of $548 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Breathitt County, 15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.1 min.
Breathitt County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 96.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (1.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.1%).
All data for Breathitt County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.