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Breckenridge

Colorado · 5,078 residents · 6.043 sq mi
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Breckenridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,299. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,670 residents. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $450,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,078
+111%since 2000
from 2,408 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
840 / sq mi
+111%since 2000
from 398 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+27%since 2000
from 29.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9052K3K4K5K1990201020202024Breckenridge
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,299
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,023
+38%since 2000
from $29,675 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.3%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$450,400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,458
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $858 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.9%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 39.4% in 2000
41.1% rent
Afford Score
4.9
−24%since 2000
from 6.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(2,198)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(131)
Asian1%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.4%(396)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(4,172)
Black0.7%(34)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(555)
Asian1.6%(82)
Other6.8%(346)
Diversity Score42.2%(2,141)
Diversity Score
42
+156%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+76%since 2000
from 8.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
48.6%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
86.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 84.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.2%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.6%
−53.5 ptssince 2013
from 73.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Breckenridge, Colorado?

Breckenridge, Colorado has about 5,078 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Breckenridge, Colorado?

The typical household in Breckenridge, Colorado earns about $91,299 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Breckenridge, Colorado expensive?

In Breckenridge, Colorado, the median home is worth about $450,400, and the typical rent is about $1,458 a month.

How educated are people in Breckenridge, Colorado?

About 48.2% of adults age 25 and over in Breckenridge, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Breckenridge, Colorado?

About 2.2% of people in Breckenridge, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Breckenridge, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Breckenridge, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,793 residents, a change of about 295 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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