Breckenridge, MI Demographics

A map of Breckenridge's Population by Race

Breckenridge, Michigan has an estimated population of 1,517, a large increase from the 1,238 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.9% White, 11.8% Hispanic, 3.0% Multiracial, 0.2% Native American/Other, 0.1% Black, and 0.0% Asian. 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan 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 16.0% in 2020 and 26.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Breckenridge is ranked the 363rd most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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 394th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Breckenridge's White Population

1,288 residents of Breckenridge, or 84.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Breckenridge is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Breckenridge ranks 246th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Breckenridge's White population has grown by an estimated 13.8%. White residents' share of Breckenridge's population has decreased from 91.4% to 84.9%.

Breckenridge is more White than neighboring St. Louis (58.6% White), Merrill (62.9% White), and Alma (81.3% White). Breckenridge is less White than neighboring Ithaca (85.9% White), and Ashley (89.9% White).

Breckenridge's Black Population

1 residents of Breckenridge, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Breckenridge is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Breckenridge ranks 500th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Breckenridge's Black population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Black residents' share of Breckenridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Breckenridge is less Black than neighboring St. Louis (28.6% Black), Ithaca (2.4% Black), Alma (1.9% Black), and Ashley (0.4% Black).

Breckenridge's Asian Population

0 residents of Breckenridge, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Breckenridge is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Breckenridge ranks 587th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Breckenridge's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Breckenridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Breckenridge is less Asian than neighboring St. Louis (0.1% Asian), and Alma (1.6% Asian).

Breckenridge's Hispanic Population

179 residents of Breckenridge, or 11.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Breckenridge is higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Breckenridge ranks 167th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Breckenridge's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 171.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Breckenridge's population has increased from 5.3% to 11.8%.

Breckenridge is more Hispanic than neighboring St. Louis (8.4% Hispanic), Ithaca (8.7% Hispanic), and Ashley (4.6% Hispanic). Breckenridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Merrill (34.8% Hispanic), and Alma (12.9% Hispanic).

Breckenridge's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Breckenridge, or 0.2% 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 Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Breckenridge ranks 692nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Breckenridge's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Breckenridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Breckenridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Merrill (0% Native American/Other), and Ithaca (0% Native American/Other). Breckenridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Louis (1.1% Native American/Other), and Ashley (1% Native American/Other).

Breckenridge's Multiracial Population

46 residents of Breckenridge, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Breckenridge is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Breckenridge ranks 605th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Breckenridge's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Breckenridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

Breckenridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Merrill (2.1% Multiracial), and Alma (2% Multiracial). Breckenridge is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Louis (3.3% Multiracial), Ithaca (3.1% Multiracial), and Ashley (4.1% 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.