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Breckenridge Micro

Breckenridge, CO · 2 counties · 35,304 residents · 985.247 sq mi
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Breckenridge is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,025. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $404,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,304
+13%since 2000
from 31,360 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.1
+18%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K23K29K35K40K1990201020202024Breckenridge
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,025
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,880 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,595
+25%since 2000
from $26,147 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 7%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$404,100
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $227,398 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,105
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $795 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
35.1% rent
Vacancy rate
57.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.4
+46%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(25,220)
Black0.5%(169)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(5,129)
Asian0.7%(223)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.4%(11,722)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(27,410)
Black0.7%(230)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(6,847)
Asian0.8%(297)
Other1.7%(617)
Diversity Score45.3%(16,006)
Diversity Score
45
+21%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 41.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+21%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.9%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Female
45.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Foreign born
12.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
−49.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

BreckenridgeCENTRAL5,015
What's inside

2 component counties

Summit CountyCENTRAL31,517Lake County7,552
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Breckenridge, CO?

Breckenridge, CO has about 35,304 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Breckenridge, CO?

The typical household in Breckenridge, CO earns about $63,025 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Breckenridge, CO expensive?

In Breckenridge, CO, the median home is worth about $404,100, and the typical rent is about $1,105 a month.

How educated are people in Breckenridge, CO?

About 43.9% of adults age 25 and over in Breckenridge, CO hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Breckenridge, CO?

About 10.2% of people in Breckenridge, CO live below the federal poverty line.

Has Breckenridge, CO grown since 1990?

Yes, Breckenridge, CO has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16,416 residents, a change of about 87 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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