Breckenridge, MN Demographics

A map of Breckenridge's Population by Race

Breckenridge, Minnesota has an estimated population of 3,349, a slight decrease from the 3,430 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.6% White, 4.2% Multiracial, 3.0% Native American/Other, 1.6% Hispanic, 0.6% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota 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 21.2% in 2020 and 17.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Breckenridge is ranked the 203rd most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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 198th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Breckenridge's White Population

3,034 residents of Breckenridge, or 90.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Breckenridge is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Breckenridge ranks 552nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Breckenridge's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Breckenridge's population has increased from 88.5% to 90.6%.

Breckenridge is more White than neighboring Wahpeton (87% White), and Fairmount (85.3% White). Breckenridge is less White than neighboring Doran (100% White), Dwight (100% White), and Kent (91.4% White).

Breckenridge's Black Population

20 residents of Breckenridge, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Breckenridge is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Breckenridge ranks 281st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Breckenridge's Black population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Black residents' share of Breckenridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Breckenridge is more Black than neighboring Doran (0% Black), Dwight (0% Black), Kent (0% Black), and Fairmount (0% Black). Breckenridge is less Black than neighboring Wahpeton (1.5% 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 lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Breckenridge ranks 543rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Breckenridge's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Breckenridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Breckenridge is less Asian than neighboring Wahpeton (1.5% Asian).

Breckenridge's Hispanic Population

55 residents of Breckenridge, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Breckenridge is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Breckenridge ranks 317th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Breckenridge's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 59.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Breckenridge's population has decreased from 4.0% to 1.6%.

Breckenridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Doran (0% Hispanic), and Dwight (0% Hispanic). Breckenridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Wahpeton (3.7% Hispanic), Kent (8.6% Hispanic), and Fairmount (6.8% Hispanic).

Breckenridge's Native American/Other Population

101 residents of Breckenridge, or 3.0% 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 Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Breckenridge ranks 168th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Breckenridge's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 46.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Breckenridge's population has increased from 2.0% to 3.0%.

Breckenridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wahpeton (2.2% Native American/Other), Doran (0% Native American/Other), Dwight (0% Native American/Other), Kent (0% Native American/Other), and Fairmount (0% Native American/Other).

Breckenridge's Multiracial Population

139 residents of Breckenridge, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Breckenridge is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Breckenridge ranks 275th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Breckenridge's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Breckenridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

Breckenridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Wahpeton (3.9% Multiracial), Doran (0% Multiracial), Dwight (0% Multiracial), and Kent (0% Multiracial). Breckenridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Fairmount (7.9% 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.