Breckinridge County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21027 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,881 | — | #1,831 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,843 | -25.7% | #2,415 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.5 years | +9.3% | #1,342 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $156,700 | -44.4% | #2,105 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $733 | -37.0% | #2,573 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.4% | +69.5% | #2,785 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Breckinridge County has a population of 20,881, making it the #1,831 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.5 years, which is 9.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Breckinridge County is $55,843, ranking #2,415 out of 3,222 counties — 25.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.4% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.
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The median home value in Breckinridge County is $156,700 (-44.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $733/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.4%.
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93.0% of residents in Breckinridge County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.4% above the national rate.
About Breckinridge County, Kentucky
Breckinridge County, Kentucky has a total population of 20,881, making it the 1,831st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Breckinridge County is 42.5 years, which is 9.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Breckinridge County is $55,843, which ranks #2,415 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.
The median home value in Breckinridge County is $156,700, 44.4% below the national median. Renters in Breckinridge County pay a median gross rent of $733 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Breckinridge County, 14.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 57.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.6 min.
Breckinridge County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.2%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (1.9%).
All data for Breckinridge 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.