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Breckinridge Center

Kentucky · 1,282 residents · 2.624 sq mi
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Breckinridge Center has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,889. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 592 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $71,800. At a median age of 23.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 23.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,282
−32%since 2000
from 1,874 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
489 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 714 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
23.1
+17%since 2000
from 19.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Breckinridge Center
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,889
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,092 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,385
+39%since 2000
from $6,761 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+28.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
67.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,800
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2021
Median gross rent
$791
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.8%
−22.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
43.2% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+29%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(791)
Black26.1%(334)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(44)
Asian1.5%(19)
Other3.2%(41)
Diversity Score63.6%(816)
Diversity Score
64
−11%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+8%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.5%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 19.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.2%
+20.1 ptssince 2011
from 15.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.6%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
75.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
Female
24.3%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.7%
−36.5 ptssince 2013
from 52.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Breckinridge Center, Kentucky?

Breckinridge Center, Kentucky has about 1,282 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Breckinridge Center, Kentucky earns about $51,889 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Breckinridge Center, Kentucky expensive?

In Breckinridge Center, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $71,800, and the typical rent is about $791 a month.

How educated are people in Breckinridge Center, Kentucky?

About 1.3% 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 67.9% 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 1,095 residents, a change of about -46 percent over that period.

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

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