Breckenridge, Missouri facts for kids
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Breckenridge, Missouri
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Location of Breckenridge, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Caldwell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.55 sq mi (1.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 258 |
| • Density | 469.95/sq mi (181.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64625
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-08128 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393406 |
Breckenridge is a small city located in the northeast part of Caldwell County, Missouri, in the United States. It is considered part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area. In 2020, the city had a population of 258 people.
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History of Breckenridge
Breckenridge was first planned out in 1856. It was named after John C. Breckinridge, who was a Vice President of the United States. A post office has been operating in Breckenridge since 1860, helping people send and receive mail.
Geography of Breckenridge
Breckenridge is located at an elevation of about 927 feet (283 meters) above sea level.
The United States Census Bureau states that the city covers a total area of about 0.55 square miles (1.42 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 515 | — | |
| 1880 | 777 | 50.9% | |
| 1890 | 768 | −1.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,012 | 31.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,025 | 1.3% | |
| 1920 | 860 | −16.1% | |
| 1930 | 828 | −3.7% | |
| 1940 | 728 | −12.1% | |
| 1950 | 617 | −15.2% | |
| 1960 | 605 | −1.9% | |
| 1970 | 598 | −1.2% | |
| 1980 | 523 | −12.5% | |
| 1990 | 418 | −20.1% | |
| 2000 | 454 | 8.6% | |
| 2010 | 383 | −15.6% | |
| 2020 | 258 | −32.6% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, Breckenridge had 383 people living there. These people lived in 160 households, and 97 of these were families.
Most of the people living in the city were White (92.4%). There were also small numbers of African American, Native American, and people of two or more races. About 0.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (32.5%) had children under 18 living with them. About 37.5% were married couples. Some households had a female householder without a husband (16.3%) or a male householder without a wife (6.9%).
The average age of people in the city was 38.4 years old. About 27.7% of residents were under 18. People aged 65 or older made up 13.1% of the population. The city had slightly more males (52.2%) than females (47.8%).
Education in Breckenridge
The Breckenridge R-I School District runs one elementary school and Breckenridge High School. Both schools are located in the same building. This school district is known for being one of the smallest K-12 (kindergarten through 12th grade) districts in the state of Missouri.
See also
In Spanish: Breckenridge (Misuri) para niños
