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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Breckenridge

Texas · 5,868 residents · 4.197 sq mi
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Breckenridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,697. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $35,300. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,868
+4%since 1990
from 5,665 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,398 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,350 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.5
Unchangedsince 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Breckenridge
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,697
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,827 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,014
+35%since 1990
from $10,347 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.3%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 19.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$35,300
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$403
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $322 in 1990
US average: $602
63.6%
−7.8 ptssince 1990
from 71.3% in 1990
36.4% rent
1.2
−23%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88%(4,984)
Black4.1%(231)
Hispanic / Latino12%(677)
Asian0.1%(8)
Diversity Score45.6%(2,583)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(4,443)
Black2.2%(128)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(1,211)
Asian0.4%(26)
Diversity Score46.4%(2,720)
46
+2%since 1990
from 46 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.4%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.6%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 68.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.4 min
+20%since 1990
from 11.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Breckenridge, Texas?

Breckenridge, Texas has about 5,868 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Breckenridge, Texas?

The typical household in Breckenridge, Texas earns about $28,697 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Breckenridge, Texas expensive?

In Breckenridge, Texas, the median home is worth about $35,300, and the typical rent is about $403 a month.

How educated are people in Breckenridge, Texas?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Breckenridge, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Breckenridge, Texas?

About 19.3% of people in Breckenridge, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Breckenridge, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Breckenridge, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 203 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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