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Breckenridge, Texas
Breckenridge, city, in Stephens County, Texas. Breckenridge had 5,123 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,187 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,170 (±12). GEOID 4810132.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,123
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,187 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,170 ±12
Median household income
$48,000
±$10,136 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$75,900
±$23,980 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$839
±$70 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Breckenridge and what county is it in?
Breckenridge is a city in Stephens County, Texas. It covers 4.2 square miles of land, 1,236 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Breckenridge, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,123 people lived in Breckenridge on July 1, 2025, down 0.8% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020 Census counted 5,187 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,170 (±12).
| Measure | Breckenridge | Stephens County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,170 ±12 | 9,351 | −287 |
| Households | 1,984 ±192 | 3,623 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.58 ±0.25 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,384 ±123 | 4,676 | no clear change |
Breckenridge's population since 2000
From 5,868 in 2000 to 5,123 in 2025: down 12.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Breckenridge as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Breckenridge?
The median resident of Breckenridge is 34.3 years old; 27.7% are under 18 and 13.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 56.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 36.9%. 12.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Breckenridge | Stephens County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.3 ±3.8 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.7% ±2.4 pts | 20.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.1% ±2.4 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Male | 54.5% ±2.7 pts | 55.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 36.9% ±2.7 pts | 25.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 56.4% ±2.9 pts | 68.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±3.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.5 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.7% ±4.4 pts | 8.6% | +6.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.9% ±6.1 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.0% ±0.8 pts | 3.3% | – |
| With a disability | 17.9% ±4.4 pts | 18.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.6% ±4.8 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 77.1% ±6.4 pts | 83.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.2% ±5.3 pts | 17.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.4% ±2.9 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.5% ±3.7 pts | 86.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.5% ±2.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Breckenridge earn?
Half of Breckenridge's 1,984 households earn less than $48,000 a year (±$10,136), against $58,008 in Stephens County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $56,244 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Breckenridge | Stephens County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,000 ±$10,136 | $58,008 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $60,056 ±$7,417 | $72,469 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,531 ±$2,882 | $29,709 | −$4,500 |
| People below the poverty line | 20.2% ±6.5 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.0% ±12.3 pts | 22.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.9% ±6.2 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% ±1.5 pts | 97.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.1% ±5.3 pts | 86.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Breckenridge?
Owners occupy 64.9% of Breckenridge's occupied homes and renters 35.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $75,900 by its owner (±$23,980). The median renter pays $839 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Breckenridge | Stephens County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $75,900 ±$23,980 | $110,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $839 ±$70 | $846 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 21.6% ±15.5 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,169 ±$107 | $1,235 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.9% ±8.2 pts | 79.2% | −10.9 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.1% ±8.2 pts | 20.8% | – |
| Housing units | 2,384 ±123 | 4,676 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.1% ±4.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.2% ±10.2 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.4% ±7.5 pts | 66.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.1% ±2.9 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±1.0 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.0% ±4.5 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 14.5% ±7.5 pts | 8.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Breckenridge building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Breckenridge in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 0.6 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Breckenridge work and get to work?
66.4% of Breckenridge's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.3%.
| Measure | Breckenridge | Stephens County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.4% ±5.3 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.3% ±4.6 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 66.4% ±8.4 pts | 75.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 22.8% ±7.7 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 6.7% ±5.8 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.8% ±2.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.9 min ±5.2 | 28.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Breckenridge?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Breckenridge, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $45,142 (Tract 9502) to $56,486 (Tract 9503).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502Stephens County | 3,706 | $45,142 |
| Tract 9503Stephens County | 2,237 | $56,486 |
| Tract 9505Stephens County | 3,408 | $78,458 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Breckenridge) · Census block assignment files
How does Breckenridge compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Breckenridge is the 4,820th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 388th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Breckenridge ranks 788th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 388th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 621st | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 419th | 979 |
| Median household income | 788th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 765th | 978 |
| Median home value | 901st | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 702nd | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 228th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 567th | 877 |
| Median age | 648th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 661st | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 639th | 976 |
Breckenridge's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Breckenridge with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Breckenridge?
14 of the 57 figures for Breckenridge on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Breckenridge are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Breckenridge.