Breckinridge County, Kentucky
county in Kentucky, United States
Breckinridge County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 20,432.[1] Its county seat is Hardinsburg.[2]
Breckinridge County | |
|---|---|
 Breckinridge County, Kentucky courthouse in Hardinsburg | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky | |
 Kentucky's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 37°46′N 86°26′W / 37.77°N 86.43°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| Founded | 1799 |
| Named for | John Breckinridge |
| Seat | Hardinsburg |
| Largest city | Hardinsburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 586 sq mi (1,520 km2) |
| • Land | 567 sq mi (1,470 km2) |
| • Water | 18 sq mi (50 km2) 3.2% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 20,432 |
| • Density | 35/sq mi (13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | www |
References
change- ↑ "QuickFacts: Breckinridge County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on June 15, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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