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Breckenridge

Texas · 5,187 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 $38,347. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 17% 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 $65,700. Households here earn about 40% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
5,187
−12%since 2000
from 5,868 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.4
+6%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Breckenridge
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57%(361)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.1%(370)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.4%(434)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.7%(400)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(286)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.6%(654)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.4%(642)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.7%(557)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412%(623)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.6%(497)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.2%(269)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.8%(94)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,347
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,697 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,808
+56%since 2000
from $14,014 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing10%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,700
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$708
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
36.6% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+12%since 2009
from 1.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(4,443)
Black2.2%(128)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(1,211)
Asian0.4%(26)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.2%(3,123)
Black1.7%(89)
Hispanic / Latino33.3%(1,725)
Asian0.9%(49)
Other3.2%(166)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican33.1%(1,798)
Spaniard0.1%(8)
Asian origin
Cambodian0.4%(22)
Ancestry
Irish12%(653)
German9.7%(526)
English7.4%(404)
American5.2%(283)
Scottish1.5%(83)
Dutch1.5%(80)
French1.1%(59)
Polish0.6%(33)
Italian0.4%(23)
Hungarian0.4%(21)
Welsh0.3%(16)
Swedish0.2%(12)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.2%(10)
Austrian0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+39%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.8%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.2%
−48.9 ptssince 2013
from 70.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married43.6%(908)
Married42.5%(884)
Widowed3.9%(82)
Divorced10%(208)
Women 15+
Never married19.9%(381)
Married45.3%(866)
Widowed21.9%(418)
Divorced12.9%(246)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Breckenridge, Texas?

Breckenridge, Texas has about 5,187 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Breckenridge, Texas?

The typical household in Breckenridge, Texas earns about $38,347 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 $65,700, and the typical rent is about $708 a month.

How educated are people in Breckenridge, Texas?

About 17.1% 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 20.3% of people in Breckenridge, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Breckenridge, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Breckenridge, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 478 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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