Breckinridge County, Kentucky

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 / 37.77; -86.43
Country United States
State Kentucky
Founded1799
Named forJohn Breckinridge
SeatHardinsburg
Largest cityHardinsburg
Area
 • Total586 sq mi (1,520 km2)
 • Land567 sq mi (1,470 km2)
 • Water18 sq mi (50 km2)  3.2%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total20,432
 • Density35/sq mi (13/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.breckinridgecounty.net

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]

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Breckinridge County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on June 15, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.