Time Zone: Breckinridge County lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Hardinsburg is the Seat for Breckinridge County.
Breckinridge County was founded in 1799 and was created by taking area from HardinCounty.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Breckinridge had a population of 19,057 people. This is an increase of 2.19% since the last Census (which gave a population of 18,648 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Breckinridge represented 0.46% of the total population of Kentucky, making it the state's 57th most populous county (out of 120 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 20,059 | +7.57% | +5.26% since 2009 |
2009 | 19,057 | +2.19% | -0.45% since 2008 |
2008 | 19,144 | +2.66% | +0.37% since 2007 |
2007 | 19,074 | +2.28% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 18,648 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Breckinridge County Census Page for Breckinridge County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Breckinridge County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Breckinridge County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Hardinsburg | 2,415 | 2,345 | 2.99% increase |
Irvington | 1,386 | 1,257 | 10.26% increase |
Cloverport | 1,226 | 1,256 | 2.39% decrease |
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