Breckenridge, Minnesota
Breckenridge, Minnesota | |
|---|---|
 5th Street (U.S. Route 75) in downtown Breckenridge in 2007 | |
 Location of Breckenridge, Minnesota | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wilkin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.46 sq mi (6.37 km2) |
| • Land | 2.46 sq mi (6.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3,386 |
| • Estimate (2011[3]) | 3,395 |
| • Density | 1,376.4/sq mi (531.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 56520 |
| Area code | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-07462Template:GR |
| GNIS feature ID | 0640448Template:GR |
| Website | www.breckenridgemn.net |
Breckenridge is a city in Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,386 at the 2010 census.[4] It is the county seat of Wilkin County.Template:GR
Breckenridge's twin city is Wahpeton, North Dakota. It is part of the Wahpeton, ND–MN Micropolitan Statistical Area. The Bois de Sioux River and the Otter Tail River join at Breckenridge and Wahpeton to form the Red River of the North.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.46 square miles (6.37 km2), all of it land.[1]
U.S. Route 75 and Minnesota State Highways 9 and 210 are three of the main routes in the city.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 655 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,282 | 95.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,840 | 43.5% | |
| 1920 | 2,401 | 30.5% | |
| 1930 | 2,261 | −5.8% | |
| 1940 | 2,745 | 21.4% | |
| 1950 | 3,623 | 32.0% | |
| 1960 | 4,335 | 19.7% | |
| 1970 | 4,200 | −3.1% | |
| 1980 | 3,909 | −6.9% | |
| 1990 | 3,708 | −5.1% | |
| 2000 | 3,559 | −4.0% | |
| 2010 | 3,386 | −4.9% | |
| 2011 (est.) | 3,395 | 0.3% | |
2011 estimate | |||
2010 census
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 3,386 people, 1,445 households, and 861 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,376.4 inhabitants per square mile (531.4/km2). There were 1,635 housing units at an average density of 664.6 per square mile (256.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.3% White, 0.2% African American, 1.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.
There were 1,445 households out of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.4% were non-families. 36.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.91.
The median age in the city was 43.3 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 21.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.
2000 census
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 3,559 people, 1,438 households, and 911 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,516.4 people per square mile (584.7/km²). There were 1,582 housing units at an average density of 674.0 per square mile (259.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.61% White, 0.14% African American, 0.56% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.71% of the population.
There were 1,438 households out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.6% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 87.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,054, and the median income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $31,869 versus $21,328 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,059. About 7.3% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 11.5% of those age 65 or over.
Notable natives
- Dick Enderle, professional football player
- Chuck Klosterman, writer and novelist
- Errol Mann, professional football player, member of the Oakland Raiders Super Bowl XI team
- George Putnam- radio newsman
- Fritz Scholder, Native American artist
- Cheryl Tiegs, professional model
- Adrian P. Winkel, High Commissioner of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
References
- ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-03.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
External links
Media related to Breckenridge, Minnesota at Wikimedia Commons- BreckenridgeMN.net
Municipalities and communities of Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cities |  | |
| Townships | ||
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |