Breckenridge Population

1870–2026

5,008

2026 projection

1.4% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Breckenridge. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20265,008-70.14%
20255,015-110.22%
20245,026-230.46%
20235,049+430.86%
20225,006+30.06%
20215,003-751.48%
20205,078-641.24%
20195,142+180.35%
20185,124+270.53%
20175,097+420.83%

Showing 10 of 31 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Breckenridge has a population change lower than Summit County, Colorado, and the U.S.

  • Colorado+3.9%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Summit County+0.9%
  • Breckenridge−0.8%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Breckenridge Demographics

40.2median age

Median age

Female39.2 yrs
Male40.7 yrs

Adults

4,246
1,099 seniors (65+) · 26% of adults3,147 other adults

Sex

Female 43.6% · 2,161Male 56.4% · 2,798

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 50 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Breckenridge Income

$138,191median household income

Median household income

$138,191

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$70,864

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

8.3%

About 1 in 12 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Breckenridge Marital Status

61% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married61%57%66%
Never married29%38%19%
Divorced8%5%12%
Widowed1%<1%3%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201