Breckenridge, CO

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Breckenridge

Wheeler Junction / Copper Mountain

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Breckenridge

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

63.5%

Households with Children

11.9%

School Enrollment K-12

186

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.8%
School Age (5-17): 6.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.0%
Working Age (35-54): 43.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 3.3%
Seniors (65+): 22.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 1.0%
High School / GED: 12.6%
Some College or Associate's: 22.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 63.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 11.3%
Single Parents: 0.6%
Couples & Adults: 43.1%
Living Alone: 45.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
Asian: 0.8%
Black or African American: 0.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 12.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 1.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 84.5%
Puerto Rican: 8.3%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 49.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 50.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 26.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 66.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.1%
Spanish: 2.9%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.5%
Elementary (1-4): 1.8%
Middle School (5-8): 2.1%
High School (9-12): 3.5%
College / Graduate: 3.2%
Not Enrolled: 85.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources