Breckinridge County, Kentucky
Breckinridge County: county in Kentucky, United States
About
Breckinridge County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 20,059 and a population density of 13 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 20,537 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hardinsburg. The county was created 226 years ago in 1799.
County Snapshot
Breckinridge County at a glance
Breckinridge County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
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HardinsburgPopulation 2,345
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Quick Facts about Breckinridge County
| Population | 20,537 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Area | 1517 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.7733,-86.4293 |
| Named for | John Breckinridge |
| Altitude | 591 feet / 180 meters |
| Capital | Hardinsburg |
| Establishment | December 09, 1799 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 22:59:13 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.33% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 57℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Breckinridge County is located at 37°46'24"N 86°25'45"W (37.7732700, -86.4292800). It has 4 neighbors: Perry County, Grayson County, Hancock County and Ohio County.
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The largest city of Breckinridge County is Hardinsburg with a population of 2,345. Other cities include, Irvington population 1,192, Cloverport population 1,151 and Fairfield population 113. See all Breckinridge County cities & populated places.
Breckinridge County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Breckinridge County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hardinsburg | 2,345 | County seat of Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States |
| Irvington | 1,192 | City in Kentucky, USA |
| Cloverport | 1,151 | City in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States |
| Fairfield | 113 | City in Kentucky, United States |
Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 3 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Breckinridge County increased by 2.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20,059 | - | census |
| 2011 | 20,272 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,074 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,042 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,883 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,979 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,982 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,131 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,309 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,477 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,537 | 0.29% | estimation process |
People born in Breckinridge County (4)
People born in Breckinridge County, including Union Army general Joseph Holt, politician Philip Leget Edwards, politician Denver Butler, .
More notable people
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