Breckenridge, CO Demographics

A map of Breckenridge's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,912	4,172	78.9%	82.2%
Multiracial	590	203	11.9%	4.0%
Hispanic	278	555	5.6%	10.9%
Native American/Other	125	32	2.5%	0.6%
Asian	40	82	0.8%	1.6%
Black	14	34	0.3%	0.7%

Breckenridge, Colorado has an estimated population of 4,959, a slight decrease from the 5,078 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.9% White, 11.9% Multiracial, 5.6% Hispanic, 2.5% Native American/Other, 0.8% Asian, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Breckenridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Breckenridge has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Breckenridge, that probability was 31.1% in 2020 and 36.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Breckenridge is ranked the 116th most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Breckenridge was ranked the 113th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Breckenridge's White Population

3,912 residents of Breckenridge, or 78.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Breckenridge is considerably higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Breckenridge ranks 195th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Breckenridge's White population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. White residents' share of Breckenridge's population has decreased from 82.2% to 78.9%.

Breckenridge is more White than neighboring Frisco (77.5% White), Dillon (74.8% White), Keystone (55.7% White), and Copper Mountain (71.4% White). Breckenridge is less White than neighboring Blue River (87.6% White).

Breckenridge's Black Population

14 residents of Breckenridge, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Breckenridge is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Breckenridge ranks 181st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Breckenridge's Black population has declined by an estimated 58.8%. Black residents' share of Breckenridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Breckenridge is more Black than neighboring Blue River (0% Black), Frisco (0% Black), and Copper Mountain (0% Black). Breckenridge is less Black than neighboring Dillon (5% Black), and Keystone (3% Black).

Breckenridge's Asian Population

40 residents of Breckenridge, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Breckenridge is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Breckenridge ranks 129th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Breckenridge's Asian population has declined by an estimated 51.2%. Asian residents' share of Breckenridge's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.8%.

Breckenridge is more Asian than neighboring Blue River (0% Asian), and Copper Mountain (0% Asian). Breckenridge is less Asian than neighboring Frisco (4% Asian), Dillon (2.2% Asian), and Keystone (3.2% Asian).

Breckenridge's Hispanic Population

278 residents of Breckenridge, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Breckenridge is significantly lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Breckenridge ranks 257th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Breckenridge's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 49.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Breckenridge's population has decreased from 10.9% to 5.6%.

Breckenridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Frisco (1.9% Hispanic). Breckenridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Blue River (7.2% Hispanic), Dillon (11.8% Hispanic), Keystone (34.5% Hispanic), and Copper Mountain (24.6% Hispanic).

Breckenridge's Native American/Other Population

125 residents of Breckenridge, or 2.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Breckenridge is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Breckenridge ranks 362nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Breckenridge's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 290.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Breckenridge's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.5%.

Breckenridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Blue River (0% Native American/Other), Frisco (0% Native American/Other), Dillon (0% Native American/Other), and Keystone (0% Native American/Other). Breckenridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Copper Mountain (4% Native American/Other).

Breckenridge's Multiracial Population

590 residents of Breckenridge, or 11.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Breckenridge is higher than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Breckenridge ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Breckenridge's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 190.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Breckenridge's population has increased from 4.0% to 11.9%.

Breckenridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Blue River (5.2% Multiracial), Dillon (6.3% Multiracial), Keystone (3.5% Multiracial), and Copper Mountain (0% Multiracial). Breckenridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Frisco (16.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.