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Breckenridge, MN


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Breckenridge, Minnesota

Breckenridge, Minnesota, in Wilkin county, is 43 miles S of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 183 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 3,559.

The People and Families of Breckenridge

In Breckenridge, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Breckenridge had a median family income of $47,500.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Breckenridge ($500). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Breckenridge Housing

About 72% of housing units in Breckenridge are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in Breckenridge are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.

Commuting

In Breckenridge, 88% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in Breckenridge than in most places of its size.

High Points

Breckenridge strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBreckenridge Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Breckenridge Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Breckenridge, MN

Comparing Breckenridge to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women97
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men86
Senior Citizens76
Age of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Racial Diversity44
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better86
Median Family Income86
People Above Poverty74
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work108
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use86

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Rents99
People Living Alone86
Affordability of Property Taxes68
Housing Recently Built55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

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