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Breckinridge Center

Kentucky · 1,467 residents · 2.624 sq mi
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Breckinridge Center has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,152. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 407 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 23.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 51.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,467
−22%since 2000
from 1,874 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
559 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 714 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
23.5
+19%since 2000
from 19.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Breckinridge Center
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,152
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,092 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,101
+168%since 2000
from $6,761 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+38.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
51.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.317
+32%since 2010
from 0.240 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade31.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,013
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−24.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
44.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.1%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.6%(742)
Black48.1%(902)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(145)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.3%(1,335)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(1,022)
Black19.6%(287)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(83)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other4.8%(71)
Diversity Score58.9%(863)
Diversity Score
59
−17%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
−12%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.9%
+29.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.9%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.3%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−15.3 ptssince 2011
from 19.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.7%
+22.5 ptssince 2011
from 15.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.8%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
Female
33.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−56.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2012
from 15.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
26.7%
−25.5 ptssince 2013
from 52.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2017
from 76.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2016
from 92.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Breckinridge Center, Kentucky?

Breckinridge Center, Kentucky has about 1,467 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Breckinridge Center, Kentucky?

The typical household in Breckinridge Center, Kentucky earns about $64,152 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Breckinridge Center, Kentucky expensive?

In Breckinridge Center, Kentucky, the typical rent is about $1,013 a month.

How educated are people in Breckinridge Center, Kentucky?

About 1.0% of adults age 25 and over in Breckinridge Center, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Breckinridge Center, Kentucky?

About 51.8% of people in Breckinridge Center, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Breckinridge Center, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Breckinridge Center, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 910 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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