Breathitt County's estimated 2025 population is 12,143 with a growth rate of -3.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Breathitt County is the 91st largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 13,855 and has seen a growth of -12.36% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Breathitt County includes 96.5% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Black or African American, Native American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,967 | 96.5% |
| Two or more races | 268 | 1.99% |
| Asian | 102 | 0.76% |
| Black or African American | 73 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.14% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Breathitt County's average per capita income is $35,898. Household income levels show a median of $41,101. The poverty rate stands at 28.16%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $65,039 | - |
| Families | $54,978 | $63,467 |
| Households | $41,101 | $54,263 |
| Non Families | $20,183 | $33,492 |
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