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Breckenridge

Michigan · 1,265 residents (2025 est.) · 1.063 sq mi
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Breckenridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,540. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $111,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,517
+13%since 2000
from 1,339 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,427 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,260 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
+15%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,265 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Breckenridge
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,540
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,200 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,826
+66%since 2000
from $16,204 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
−13%since 2010
from 0.452 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$731
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
34.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.2%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.0%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+3%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(1,249)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(77)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.8%(185)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(1,288)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(179)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(49)
Diversity Score33%(501)
Diversity Score
33
+139%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+64%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.1%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.8%
+26.5 ptssince 2017
from 58.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Breckenridge, Michigan?

Breckenridge, Michigan has about 1,517 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Breckenridge, Michigan?

The typical household in Breckenridge, Michigan earns about $57,540 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Breckenridge, Michigan expensive?

In Breckenridge, Michigan, the median home is worth about $111,500, and the typical rent is about $731 a month.

How educated are people in Breckenridge, Michigan?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Breckenridge, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Breckenridge, Michigan?

About 18.0% of people in Breckenridge, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Breckenridge, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Breckenridge, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 216 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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