Breckinridge County's 2026 population is estimated at 21,429, reflecting a 0.49% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Breckinridge County is the 54th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 20,045 and has grown 6.9% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.5 years
Female: 44 years
Male: 41.5 years
There are 16,113 adults, (4,260 of whom are seniors) in Breckinridge County.
Female: 10,330 (49.5%)
Male: 10,551 (50.5%)
The racial composition of Breckinridge County includes 93.81% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,588 | 93.81% |
| Two or more races | 714 | 3.42% |
| Black or African American | 395 | 1.89% |
| Other race | 170 | 0.81% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.07% |
Breckinridge County 's average per capita income is $41,540. Household income levels show a median of $55,843. The poverty rate stands at 21.36%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,423 | - |
| Families | $70,295 | $88,917 |
| Households | $55,843 | $76,788 |
| Non Families | $31,278 | $49,217 |
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