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Breckenridge

Missouri · 250 residents (2025 est.) · 0.549 sq mi
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Breckenridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,199. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 30.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
54% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
485
+7%since 2000
from 454 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
883 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 827 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.1
−13%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:250 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2102983864735611990201020202024Breckenridge
2024485
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,199
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,216
+94%since 2000
from $12,468 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
−4%since 2010
from 0.401 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance17.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services11.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$619
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
46.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Breckenridge on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(438)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(445)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(13)
Diversity Score19.3%(94)
Diversity Score
19
+1040%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+61%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
12.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
44.0%
+33.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
7.7%
−48.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2012
from 9.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
−67.7 ptssince 2013
from 77.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.1%
+31.6 ptssince 2017
from 52.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Breckenridge, Missouri?

Breckenridge, Missouri has about 485 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Breckenridge, Missouri?

The typical household in Breckenridge, Missouri earns about $32,199 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Breckenridge, Missouri expensive?

In Breckenridge, Missouri, the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Breckenridge, Missouri?

About 3.4% of adults age 25 and over in Breckenridge, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Breckenridge, Missouri?

About 21.7% of people in Breckenridge, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Breckenridge, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Breckenridge, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 47 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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