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Breckenridge

Missouri · 258 residents · 0.549 sq mi
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Breckenridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,750. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 196 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $47,800. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% 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
258
−43%since 2000
from 454 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
470 / sq mi
−43%since 2000
from 827 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+41%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2102983864735611990201020202024Breckenridge
2024485
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,750
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,961
+60%since 2000
from $12,468 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance17.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services12.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$506
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
32.5% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−3%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(438)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(235)
Black2.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(8)
Diversity Score17.2%(44)
Diversity Score
17
+920%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+61%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.0%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.7%
−61.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Breckenridge, Missouri?

Breckenridge, Missouri has about 258 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Breckenridge, Missouri?

The typical household in Breckenridge, Missouri earns about $35,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Breckenridge, Missouri expensive?

In Breckenridge, Missouri, the median home is worth about $47,800, and the typical rent is about $506 a month.

How educated are people in Breckenridge, Missouri?

About 6.0% 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 18.8% of people in Breckenridge, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Breckenridge, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Breckenridge, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 180 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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

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