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Breckinridge County, Kentucky
Breckinridge County, Kentucky. Breckinridge County had 21,503 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.2% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). It holds 3 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 21027.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
21,503
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 20,432 · ACS 2020-2024: 20,881
Median household income
$55,843
±$4,183 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$156,700
±$7,537 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$733
±$85 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Breckinridge County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 20,432 residents in Breckinridge County. The Census Bureau estimates 21,503 for July 1, 2025, up 5.2% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 20,881 over 570 square miles of land.
| Measure | Breckinridge County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 20,881 | 4,534,824 | +705 |
| Households | 8,069±304 | 1,814,469 | +471 |
| Average household size | 2.55±0.10 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,799±34 | 2,023,116 | no clear change |
Breckinridge County's population since 2000
From 18,648 in 2000 to 21,503 in 2025: up 15.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Breckinridge County?
Breckinridge County holds 3 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Hardinsburg with 2,513 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Hardinsburg | 2,385 | $55,795 |
|---|---|---|
| Irvington | 1,231 | $47,500 |
| Cloverport | 1,119 | $36,991 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Breckinridge County?
The median resident of Breckinridge County is 42.5 years old; 22.8% are under 18 and 20.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.2%.
| Measure | Breckinridge County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5±0.8 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.8%±0.4 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.4%±0.2 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% | 5.0% | +0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.7%±0.6 pts | 81.5% | −1.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.9%±0.4 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2%±0.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.4%±1.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.6%±1.6 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 22.0%±2.0 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.0%±2.3 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.9%±2.4 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.2%±2.6 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.7%±1.1 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Breckinridge County earn?
Half of Breckinridge County's 8,069 households earn less than $55,843 a year (±$4,183), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $58,076 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Breckinridge County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,843±$4,183 | $63,726 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $76,788±$5,471 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,854±$2,110 | $35,821 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.4%±3.7 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.1%±8.7 pts | 20.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.3%±2.9 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.9%±2.9 pts | 88.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Breckinridge County?
Owners occupy 81.4% of Breckinridge County's occupied homes and renters 18.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $156,700 by its owner (±$7,537). The median renter pays $733 a month including utilities, and 37.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Breckinridge County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $156,700±$7,537 | $205,600 | +$30,062 |
| Median gross rent | $733±$85 | $967 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.3%±10.0 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,210±$72 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.4%±3.1 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,799±34 | 2,023,116 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.1%±1.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.2%±2.8 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.0%±3.3 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 27.7%±3.1 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.5%±1.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.3%±1.3 pts | 9.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Breckinridge County building?
Builders took permits for 14 new housing units across Breckinridge County in 2025 (12 single-family), 0.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Breckinridge County get to work?
81.5% of Breckinridge County's workers drive alone and 3.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.5%.
| Measure | Breckinridge County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.7%±2.3 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5%±1.3 pts | 4.9% | −4.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 81.5%±3.7 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.7%±2.7 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1%±1.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.3%±2.1 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.8%±1.6 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.7 min±2.5 | 24.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Breckinridge County's census tracts?
Breckinridge County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $46,250 (Tract 9605.02) to $87,007 (Tract 9604).
| Tract 960121027960100 | 5,212±455 | $55,592 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960221027960200 | 5,291±537 | $55,068 |
| Tract 960321027960300 | 3,015±361 | $52,738 |
| Tract 960421027960400 | 1,435±272 | $87,007 |
| Tract 9605.0121027960501 | 2,402±408 | $74,521 |
| Tract 9605.0221027960502 | 3,526±410 | $46,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Breckinridge County compare with Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 54th of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 15th of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 98th of 120 |
| Median household income | 66th of 120 |
| Median home value | 58th of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 75th of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 36th of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 92nd of 120 |
| Median age | 33rd of 120 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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