Breathitt County, Kentucky

Total Population: 13,438

County Seat: Jackson

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Median Home Value

$61,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$41,101

Across all households

Median Age

43 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

16.5%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)96.2%
Two or More Races1.2%
Hispanic or Latino1.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

20.9%

65 Years and Over

18.3%

Male

50.1%

Female

49.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.2%

No Health Insurance

2.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

80.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$41,101

Mean Household Income

$54,263

Per Capita Income

$23,544

Unemployment Rate (16+)

9.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

57.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

32.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$61,800

Median Rent

$543/mo

Total Housing Units

6,559

Owner-Occupied

74.3%

Renter-Occupied

25.7%

Vacancy Rate

15.7%

Married Couple Households

46.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

3.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

29.3%

Average Household Size

2.38

Broadband Internet Access

78.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

12.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21025.