Breathitt County, Kentucky
Breathitt County: County in Kentucky, United States
About
Breathitt County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,878 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 12,550 inhabitants. Its county seat is Jackson. The county was created 186 years ago in 1839.
Quick Facts about Breathitt County
| Population : | 12,550 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| Area : | 1283 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.6% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.4% |
| Named for : | John Breathitt |
| Altitude : | 997 feet / 304 meters |
| Capital : | Jackson |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1839 |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 01:05:32 (23rd February 2025) |
| Density : | 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.58% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Breathitt County is located at 37°31'18"N 83°19'27"W (37.5216200, -83.3240900). It has 6 neighbors: Knott County, Lee County, Magoffin County, Owsley County, Perry County and Wolfe County.
Breathitt County map
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The largest city of Breathitt County is Jackson with a population of 1,917. . See all Breathitt County cities & populated places.
Breathitt County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Breathitt County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 1,917 | City in Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Breathitt County
Breathitt County has 6 neighbours.
- Knott County county in Kentucky, United States
- Lee County county in Kentucky, United States
- Magoffin County county in Kentucky, United States
- Owsley County county in Kentucky, United States
- Perry County county in Kentucky, United States
- Wolfe County county in Kentucky, United States
- Jackson
- Altro
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Breathitt County decreased by 10.58% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 13,878 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,789 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,612 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,527 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,366 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,363 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,177 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,929 | -1.92% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,787 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,630 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,550 | -0.64% | estimation process |
People born in Breathitt County (2)
People born in Breathitt County, including Politician; Kentucky State Senator, committed suicide Harrison Cockrill, football tackle and guard Herschel Turner, .
List
Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
| Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
| Kenton County | 167,949 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Hardin County | 111,309 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Daviess County | 101,978 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Madison County | 94,265 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Campbell County | 94,020 | County in northeastern Wyoming, United States |
| Bullitt County | 82,182 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Christian County | 71,478 | County in Missouri, United States |
