Breckenridge, Michigan facts for kids
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Breckenridge, Michigan
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Village
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| Village of Breckenridge | |
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Looking east along W. Saginaw Street (M-46)
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Location within Gratiot County
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 Breckenridge, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Breckenridge, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Gratiot |
| Township | Wheeler |
| Settled | 1872 |
| Incorporated | 1908 |
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| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.07 sq mi (2.76 km2) |
| • Land | 1.06 sq mi (2.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,238 |
| • Density | 1,164.63/sq mi (449.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48615
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-10160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398170 |
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Breckenridge is a small village in Gratiot County, located in the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 1,238 people lived there. The village is part of Wheeler Township.
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History of Breckenridge
Breckenridge began in 1872. This was when the Pere Marquette Railroad built tracks through the area. It officially became a village in 1908.
The village has had schools for students since 1893. Today, it has one school district called Breckenridge Community Schools.
Geography of Breckenridge
Breckenridge covers a total area of about 1.07 square miles (2.76 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| 1880 | 237 | — | |
| 1910 | 595 | — | |
| 1920 | 698 | 17.3% | |
| 1930 | 685 | −1.9% | |
| 1940 | 868 | 26.7% | |
| 1950 | 985 | 13.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,131 | 14.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,257 | 11.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,495 | 18.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,301 | −13.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,339 | 2.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,328 | −0.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,238 | −6.8% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 1,328 people living in Breckenridge. These people lived in 535 households. A household is a group of people living together.
Many households had children under 18. About 45% of households were married couples. The average household had about 2.5 people. The average family had about 3 people.
The average age of people in the village was about 35.8 years old. Many residents were under 18. About 13.5% of the people were 65 years old or older. There were slightly more females than males.
Famous People from Breckenridge
- Jim Northrup was a professional baseball player. He played for teams like the Detroit Tigers. He was born in Breckenridge.
See also
In Spanish: Breckenridge (Míchigan) para niños
