Breckinridge County, Kentucky: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Home to Hardinsburg, Irvington and Cloverport
Local rules on data centers are on the record in Breckinridge County. Construction employs 332, up 54.4% since 2019, and construction is 1.7 times as concentrated here as in the U.S. economy. Breckinridge County is home to Hardinsburg, Irvington and Cloverport. The Moratorium Tracker holds 1 local measure here (1 in force); the latest is “One-year data center moratorium”. 300 MW of new generation is planned here across 2 units, led by DYSP, LLC (solar), the 4th largest pipeline among Kentucky's counties. Employers here counted 3,769 jobs in 2025, up 8.8% from 2019.
Cities and towns in Breckinridge County
Breckinridge County is home to Hardinsburg, Irvington and Cloverport.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Breckinridge County
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Kentucky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 20,443 | 21,503 | ▲ 5.2% | 54th of 120 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 3,465 | 3,769 | ▲ 8.8% | 32nd of 120 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $34,372 | $46,029 | ▲ 33.9% | — |
| Construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 215 | 332 | ▲ 54.4% | 9th of 55 by growth |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 5.1% | 4.6% | ▼ 0.5pts | — |
| Planned generation (Aug 2026) | — | 300 MW | no fleet today | 4th of 17 by size |
Unemployment was 4.6% in August 2026, against 5.1% in 2019. Kenergy Corp is the largest utility serving Breckinridge County, one of 3 with territory here. Its residential customers paid an average 15.15¢/kWh in 2024, above the 13.21¢ median for Kentucky utilities. 21,503 people live here, up 5.2% since 2020.
Who powers Breckinridge County
Utilities with service territory in Breckinridge County
| Utility | Ownership | Service | Residential customers (systemwide) | Residential price, 2024 | Commercial share of sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenergy Corp | Cooperative | Bundled | 47,292 | 15.15¢ | 6% |
| Nolin Rural Electric Coop Corp | Cooperative | Bundled | 35,855 | 13.08¢ | 16% |
| Meade County Rural E C C | Cooperative | Bundled | 29,248 | 14.27¢ | 10% |
Customer counts, prices and sales shares cover each utility's whole system in the state, not only this county. Commercial sales include data centers.
No operating power plant is located in Breckinridge County in the EIA-860M inventory. Its power comes over the grid from plants elsewhere.
Planned generation 2
| Plant | Technology | MW | Status | Year | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyers Spring Solar | Solar Photovoltaic | 200 MW | Approvals pending | 2029 | DYSP, LLC |
| New Frontiers Solar | Solar Photovoltaic | 100 MW | Approvals pending | 2027 | Clover Creek Solar Project LLC d/b/a New Frontiers Solar Park |
The Breckinridge County labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 3,769 | $46,029 | 1.00 |
| Construction | 332 | $58,007 | 1.66 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Breckinridge County
Local measures 1
| Measure | Status | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-year data center moratorium | In force | 2025-11 |
Breckinridge County and its neighbors
Of the 6 counties that border Breckinridge County, Ohio County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breckinridge County | 21,503 | ▲ 8.8% | — | 300 MW | — | 1 |
| Grayson County | 27,406 | ▼ 8.5% | — | — | — | — |
| Hancock County | 9,050 | ▼ 11.5% | 176 MW | — | 1 | — |
| Hardin County | 113,482 | ▲ 1.5% | 2 MW | — | — | — |
| Meade County | 30,699 | ▲ 25.3% | 200 MW | — | — | 2 |
| Ohio County | 23,934 | ▼ 5.3% | 509 MW | — | — | — |
| Perry County IN | 19,389 | ▼ 2.5% | 4 MW | — | — | — |
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Breckinridge County, answered from the record
Who provides electricity in Breckinridge County, Kentucky?
3 utilities have service territory in Breckinridge County in the EIA-861 2024 report: Kenergy Corp, Nolin Rural Electric Coop Corp, Meade County Rural E C C. The largest, Kenergy Corp, charged residential customers 15.15¢/kWh on average in 2024.
How much new power is planned in Breckinridge County?
300 MW across 2 units in the August 2026 EIA-860M inventory, 0 MW of it under construction or built. The largest owner is DYSP, LLC.
Are there data centers in Breckinridge County?
The SAVRN Data Center Map has no data center in Breckinridge County. The nearest activity on record is next door in Hancock County.
Is Breckinridge County adding jobs?
Employers counted 3,769 jobs in 2025 against 3,465 in 2019 (+8.8%, BLS QCEW). Construction went from 215 to 332.
Does Breckinridge County have a data center moratorium?
The SAVRN Moratorium Tracker holds 1 local measure for Breckinridge County, 1 in force.