Breathitt County, KY — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
13,438
Male
6,733
50.1%
Female
6,705
49.9%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.4
Foreign Born
0.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher11.9%
High School or Higher41.5%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
3.3%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
14.0%
Married
44.7%
Breathitt County, KY has a population of 13,438 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 43.0 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 96.5% of the population. 11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 0.7% of residents are foreign-born.