Breckenridge is a city located in Stephens County Texas. Breckenridge has a 2024 population of 5,126. It is also the county seat of Stephens County. Breckenridge is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually and its population has decreased by -1.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,182 in 2020.
The average household income in Breckenridge is $58,456 with a poverty rate of 20.9%. The median age in Breckenridge is 35.1 years: 31.1 years for males, and 37.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Breckenridge was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,929 | 75.12% |
| Two or more races | 666 | 12.73% |
| Other race | 299 | 5.72% |
| Black or African American | 175 | 3.35% |
| Asian | 89 | 1.7% |
| Native American | 72 | 1.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,964 | 2.63 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Married | 789 | 3.1 | 90.1 | 9.9 |
| Non Family | 655 | 1.18 | 47.3 | 52.7 |
| Female | 406 | 3.88 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Male | 114 | 3.25 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
67.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 367 | 11.34% |
| Associates Degree | 103 | 3.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 391 | 12.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 86 | 2.66% |
| High School Graduate | 1,187 | 36.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 321 | 9.92% |
| Some College | 782 | 24.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,898 | 1,766 | 400 |
| Hispanic | 1,109 | 568 | 37 |
| 2+ Races | 425 | 121 | 0 |
| Other Race | 148 | 87 | 0 |
| Black | 128 | 122 | 27 |
| Native American | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| Asian | 41 | 37 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 31.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,375 | $0 | $45,561 |
| Graduate Degree | $41,827 | $0 | $40,556 |
| High School Graduate | $28,009 | $31,793 | $24,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,994 | $27,143 | $15,141 |
| Overall | $30,527 | $36,789 | $25,929 |
| Some College | $40,000 | $41,932 | $27,162 |
$30,527
Average Earnings
$36,789
Average Male
$25,929
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.79% of Breckenridge residents speak only English, while 26.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,785 | 535 | 19.21% |
| Hispanic | 1,989 | 498 | 25.04% |
| Multiple | 666 | 35 | 5.26% |
| Other | 299 | 19 | 6.35% |
| Asian | 89 | 9 | 10.11% |
20.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.12%
Male Poverty Rate
30.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Breckenridge is Hispanic, with 25.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Breckenridge is Multiple, with 5.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 27.12% |
| Some College | 13.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 20.66% |
| Female Unemployed | 12.5% |
| Male Employed | 11.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,523 | $70,812 |
| Households | $38,500 | $58,456 |
| Married Families | $85,507 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,168 | $28,080 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.0%
Male Marriage Rate
41.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
183
Number of Veterans
169
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 62 |
| Second Gulf War | 50 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 50 |
| 65 to 74 | 49 |
| 75+ | 46 |
| 55 to 64 | 38 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 161 | 5.53% |
| Black | 22 | 17.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.9%
Labor Force Participation
55.5%
Employment Rate
13.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.72%
Born in Breckenridge
87.02%
Native Born
12.98%
Foreign Born
6.98%
Non Citizen
6%
Naturalized
87.02% of Breckenridge residents were born in the United States, with 68.72% having been born in Texas. 6.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,056 | -14 | -0.28% |
| 2028 | 5,070 | -14 | -0.28% |
| 2027 | 5,084 | -14 | -0.27% |
| 2026 | 5,098 | -14 | -0.27% |
| 2025 | 5,112 | -14 | -0.27% |
| 2024 | 5,126 | -14 | -0.27% |
| 2023 | 5,140 | -24 | -0.46% |
| 2022 | 5,164 | -54 | -1.03% |
| 2021 | 5,218 | 36 | 0.69% |
| 2020 | 5,182 | -247 | -4.55% |
| 2019 | 5,429 | -41 | -0.75% |
| 2018 | 5,470 | 75 | 1.39% |
| 2017 | 5,395 | -73 | -1.34% |
| 2016 | 5,468 | -22 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 5,490 | -17 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 5,507 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2013 | 5,509 | -149 | -2.63% |
| 2012 | 5,658 | -46 | -0.81% |
| 2011 | 5,704 | -59 | -1.02% |
| 2010 | 5,763 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,868 | 203 | 3.58% |
| 1990 | 5,665 | -1,256 | -18.15% |
| 1980 | 6,921 | 977 | 16.44% |
| 1970 | 5,944 | -329 | -5.24% |
| 1960 | 6,273 | -337 | -5.1% |
| 1950 | 6,610 | 784 | 13.46% |
| 1940 | 5,826 | -1,743 | -23.03% |
| 1930 | 7,569 | 2,513 | 49.7% |