Breathitt County, Kentucky Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Breathitt County, Kentucky
Breathitt County, Kentucky Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
13,276
Median Age
42.8
Male Median
40.9
Female Median
44.2
Breathitt County, Kentucky Population Growth

Breathitt County, Kentucky Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -6.5%%.
-6.5%% Growth
Breathitt County, Kentucky Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Breathitt County, Kentucky Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.8 | 13,276 |
| 2023 | 43.0 | 13,438 |
| 2022 | 42.7 | 13,580 |
| 2021 | 42.7 | 13,652 |
| 2020 | 42.3 | 12,802 |
| 2019 | 42.2 | 12,977 |
| 2018 | 41.6 | 13,116 |
| 2017 | 41.2 | 13,276 |
| 2016 | 41.0 | 13,476 |
| 2015 | 40.7 | 13,591 |
| 2014 | 40.7 | 13,663 |
| 2013 | 40.3 | 13,776 |
| 2012 | 40.4 | 13,922 |
| 2011 | 40.3 | 14,062 |
| 2010 | 40.5 | 14,202 |
Breathitt County, Kentucky Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.6% |
| 5–17 | 15.6% |
| 18–24 | 6.8% |
| 25–34 | 12.1% |
| 35–54 | 26.1% |
| 55–64 | 15.1% |
| 65+ | 18.7% |
Dependency Ratios for Breathitt County, Kentucky
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 66.3
- Youth Dependency:
- 35.2
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 31.1
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Breathitt County, Kentucky
The median age in Breathitt County, Kentucky is 42.8 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Breathitt County, Kentucky is 13,276.
In Breathitt County, Kentucky, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.7% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.6%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Breathitt County, Kentucky is aging.