COUNTY · KY
Breathitt County, Kentucky
Breathitt County is a county in Kentucky with FIPS code 21025 and an estimated population of 12,953 (Census 2023), 85th largest of 120 in the state.
County facts
- Name
- Breathitt County
- State
- Kentucky
- Type
- county
- FIPS code
- 21025
- State FIPS
- 21
- Population (2023)
- 12,953
- Change since 2020
- -5.4%
- State rank
- 85 of 120
Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.
Questions
What is the FIPS code for Breathitt County?
Breathitt County, Kentucky has the five-digit FIPS code 21025: 21 for the state and 025 for the county.
What state is Breathitt County in?
Breathitt County is in Kentucky.
How do I know if an address is in this county?
Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.