Poverty Rate in Breathitt County, Kentucky
In Breathitt County, Kentucky, an estimated 3,801 of 13,335 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Breathitt County, Kentucky?
The poverty rate in Breathitt County, Kentucky is 31.3%.
- How many people in Breathitt County, Kentucky live in poverty?
In Breathitt County, Kentucky, an estimated 3,801 of 13,335 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Breathitt County, Kentucky compare to the average for Kentucky?
The poverty rate in Breathitt County, Kentucky is 77.02% higher than the Kentucky average. In Breathitt County, Kentucky, an estimated 28.5% of 13,335 people live in poverty. In Kentucky, 16.1% of 4,372,749 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Breathitt County, Kentucky compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Breathitt County, Kentucky is 128.0% higher than the US average. In Breathitt County, Kentucky, an estimated 28.5% of 13,335 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.5% of 323,275,448 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Jackson, Kentucky 19.8% of 2,184 people.
Under 18 years
38.5% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
38.5% of 3 thousand people
Under 5 years
41.9% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
41.9% of 743 people
5 to 17 years
37.2% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
37.2% of 2 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
38.9% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
38.9% of 3 thousand people
18 to 64 years
28.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
28.6% of 8 thousand people
18 to 34 years
35.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
35.1% of 3 thousand people
35 to 64 years
25.6% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
25.6% of 6 thousand people
60 years and over
21.6% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
21.6% of 3 thousand people
65 years and over
17% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
17% of 2 thousand people
White
27.6% Poverty Rate for White people in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
27.6% of 13 thousand people
Black or African American
91.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
91.6% of 95 people
American Indian and Alaska Native
0% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
0% of 23 people
Asian
0% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
0% of 102 people
Some other race
100% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
100% of 30 people
Two or more races
60.7% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
60.7% of 224 people
Hispanic
80.9% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
80.9% of 157 people
White, not Hispanic
27.5% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
27.5% of 13 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
23.7% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
23.7% of 10 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
40.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
40.5% of 2 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
25.9% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
25.9% of 4 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
16.9% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
16.9% of 2 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
7.3% of 2 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
14.2% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
14.2% of 5 thousand people
Employed
10.9% Poverty Rate for employed people in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
10.9% of 5 thousand people
Male
14.6% Poverty Rate for employed men in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
14.6% of 2 thousand people
Female
7% Poverty Rate for employed women in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
7% of 2 thousand people
Unemployed
47.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
47.5% of 444 people
Male
55.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
55.9% of 229 people
Female
38.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
38.6% of 215 people
Population 16 years and over
26.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
26.2% of 11 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
3.5% of 3 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
28.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
28.3% of 2 thousand people
Did not work
38.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
38.2% of 6 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
45.6% Poverty Rate for single people in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
45.6% of 3 thousand people
Male
53.4% Poverty Rate for single men in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
53.4% of 1 thousand people
Female
38.8% Poverty Rate for single women in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
38.8% of 1 thousand people
18 to 24 years
96.2% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
96.2% of 159 people
25 to 34 years
47.2% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
47.2% of 468 people
35 to 44 years
44.4% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
44.4% of 266 people
45 to 54 years
47% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
47% of 270 people
55 to 64 years
50.6% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
50.6% of 621 people
65 to 74 years
32.8% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
32.8% of 533 people
75 years and over
32.7% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
32.7% of 315 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.9% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
3.9% of 620 people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
44.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
44.3% of 359 people
Did not work
61% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
61% of 2 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
28% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Breathitt County, Kentucky
2022
28%
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