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 187 years ago in 1839.
County Snapshot
Breathitt County at a glance
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JacksonPopulation 1,917
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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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.5216,-83.3241 |
| Named for | John Breathitt |
| Altitude | 997 feet / 304 meters |
| Capital | Jackson |
| Establishment | February 08, 1839 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 22:07:07 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -10.58% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
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.
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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 |
Weather
A chance of rain showers between 8am and 11am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around...
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Official Website- Jackson
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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, .
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