Breathitt County, Kentucky
Total Population: 13,438
County Seat: Jackson
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
80.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
16.5%
Enrolled in College (18+)
3.5%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.