Breckinridge County, KY Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Breckinridge County was 20,943, a 1.41% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Breckinridge County's population was 20,652, an increase of 1.02% compared to a population of 20,443 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Breckinridge County, KY population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Breckinridge County increased by 2,308. In this period, the peak population was 20,943 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 18,635 - -
2001 18,717 82 0.44%
2002 18,829 112 0.6%
2003 18,919 90 0.48%
2004 18,948 29 0.15%
2005 19,107 159 0.84%
2006 19,021 -86 -0.45%
2007 19,150 129 0.68%
2008 19,246 96 0.5%
2009 19,109 -137 -0.71%
2010 20,045 936 4.9%
2011 20,276 231 1.15%
2012 20,079 -197 -0.97%
2013 20,049 -30 -0.15%
2014 19,893 -156 -0.78%
2015 19,987 94 0.47%
2016 19,988 1 0.01%
2017 20,131 143 0.72%
2018 20,286 155 0.77%
2019 20,471 185 0.91%
2020 20,443 -28 -0.14%
2021 20,652 209 1.02%
2022 20,943 291 1.41%
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Breckinridge County, KY population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Breckinridge County's population increased by 1,410 (7.57%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Breckinridge County's population increased by 398 (1.99%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Breckinridge County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Breckinridge County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 20,943. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Breckinridge County's population peaked in year 2022 at 20,943.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Breckinridge County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 18,635.

Breckinridge County, KY annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Breckinridge County grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 6 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Breckinridge County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.56% per year. Overall the population grew 12.39% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Breckinridge County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Breckinridge County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.56% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 500. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Breckinridge County's population grew the most with an increase of 936 (4.90%).

While from 2011 and 2012, Breckinridge County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 197 (-0.97%).

Things to know

Is Breckinridge County, KY population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Breckinridge County's population increased by 500 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 209 (1.02%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 291 (1.41%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Breckinridge County, KY changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Breckinridge County increased by 894 (4.46%). The population was highest at 20,943 in the year 2022 and lowest at 19,893 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.42%.

References

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Breckinridge County, KY Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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Context

The dataset tabulates the Breckinridge County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Breckinridge County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Breckinridge County was 20,943, a 1.41% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Breckinridge County population was 20,652, an increase of 1.02% compared to a population of 20,443 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Breckinridge County increased by 2,308. In this period, the peak population was 20,943 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Breckinridge County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Breckinridge County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Breckinridge County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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