Breckinridge County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Breckinridge County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21027
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 027
Geography
- Land Area
- 569.73 sq mi
- Water Area
- 15.87 sq mi
- Total Area
- 585.59 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.777988
- Longitude
- -86.432919
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 20,864
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 16,094
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 20,512 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 350 | 1.7% |
| White | 19,503 | 93.5% |
| Black | 389 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,922 | 98.9% |
| Hispanic | 172 | 1.1% |
| White | 15,240 | 94.7% |
| Black | 511 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 151 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 20,881
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $57,806
- Poverty Rate
- 20.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,364
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 19,588 | 93.8% |
| Black | 395 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 14,417
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,121 | 35.5% |
| Republican | 8,310 | 57.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 413 | 2.9% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,064 | 49.0% |
| Female | 7,353 | 51.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 13,109 | 90.9% |
| Hispanic | 168 | 1.2% |
| Black | 53 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 73 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,556
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 45.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,020 | 45.9% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 29.8% |
| Black | 18 | 34.0% |
| Asian | 36 | 49.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,137 | 44.4% |
| Female | 3,419 | 46.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,858 (33.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,048 (14.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 10,799
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $156,600
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $756
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.3%
- Public Transit
- 1.1%
- Work From Home
- 3.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.