Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Breckenridge, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,170

Median Agei

34.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

56.4%2,917

Hispanic/Latino

36.9%1,909

Black

3.1%160

Two or More

1.7%88

Asian

1.7%87

Other

0.2%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.2%226

High School Diploma

21.5%674

Some College (<1 yr)

9.3%292

Some College (1+ yr)

15.4%484

Associate's Degree

6.5%205

Bachelor's Degree

11.7%369

Master's Degree

4%127

Professional Degree

1.4%44

HS or Higher

77.1%

BA or Higher

17.2%

Graduate+

5.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$75,900

Median Renti

$839

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.9%1,288

Renter-Occupied

35.1%696

Total Units

2,384

Homeownership

64.9%

Vacancy Rate

16.8%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

165

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

274

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%17

2010–2019

0.3%6

2000–2009

4.3%102

1990–1999

8.9%211

1980–1989

10.7%254

1970–1979

29.7%708

1960–1969

15.1%360

1950–1959

7.9%188

1940–1949

10.6%252

1939 or earlier

12%286

Heating Fuel

Electricity

63%1,249

Utility Gas

33.1%657

Bottled/LP Gas

3.1%62

Wood

0.4%8

No Fuel

0.4%7

Fuel Oil

0.1%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$48,000

Mean Household Incomei

$60,056

Per Capita Incomei

$24,531

Poverty Ratei

20%

Unemploymenti

9.3%

Labor Forcei

2,449

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

200

Residentsi

392

Avg. Tenant Renti

$370/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing85 homes96% occupied$406/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers46 homes86% occupied$385/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 869 homes92% occupied$317/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $48,000/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

57.5%

Very low income$14K–$24K/yr

26.3%

Low income$24K–$38K/yr

12.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $38K/yr

3.4%

Who Receives This Housing

79.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

17.3% of subsidized households are minority

8.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

26.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

65912.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

606

China

Workforce

Total Employed

2,222

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

36(1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

82.4%Insured

17.6%Uninsured