Breckenridge Hills, Missouri facts for kids
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Breckenridge Hills, Missouri
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Location of Breckenridge Hills, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Louis |
| Government | |
| • Type | City Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2) |
| • Land | 0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,458 |
| • Density | 5,565.54/sq mi (2,149.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 29-08164 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393407 |
| Website | http://breckenridge-hills.org/index.html |
Breckenridge Hills is a city located in St. Louis County, Missouri, in the United States. It's a place where people live and work, just like many other cities across the country. In 2010, about 4,746 people called Breckenridge Hills home. By 2020, the population was 4,458.
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About Breckenridge Hills
Breckenridge Hills is a city in the state of Missouri. It's part of St. Louis County. The city is governed by a City Council, and the current mayor is Jack Shrewsberry.
Where is Breckenridge Hills?
The city is located in the central part of the United States. It's in the state of Missouri. Breckenridge Hills covers a total area of about 0.81 square miles (2.07 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
People in Breckenridge Hills
The number of people living in Breckenridge Hills has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 4,063 | — | |
| 1960 | 6,299 | 55.0% | |
| 1970 | 7,011 | 11.3% | |
| 1980 | 5,666 | −19.2% | |
| 1990 | 5,404 | −4.6% | |
| 2000 | 4,817 | −10.9% | |
| 2010 | 4,746 | −1.5% | |
| 2020 | 4,458 | −6.1% | |
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Who Lives Here? (2020)
In 2020, there were 4,458 people living in Breckenridge Hills. The city is a mix of different backgrounds.
- About 37.2% of the people were White.
- About 33.3% were African American.
- About 1.7% were Native American.
- About 1.3% were Asian.
- About 17.2% were from other racial groups.
- About 9.3% were from two or more racial groups.
- People of Hispanic or Latino background made up about 25.0% of the population.
Who Lives Here? (2010)
Back in 2010, there were 4,746 people in the city. The population density was about 5,859 people per square mile. This means a lot of people lived in a fairly small area. There were 1,911 households, which are like individual homes or apartments.
- About 53.5% of the people were White.
- About 32.7% were African American.
- About 0.4% were Native American.
- About 0.6% were Asian.
- About 0.1% were Pacific Islander.
- About 8.9% were from other racial groups.
- About 3.8% were from two or more racial groups.
- People of Hispanic or Latino background made up about 15.6% of the population.
The average age of people in the city was about 32.7 years old.
- About 26.9% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 10.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 9.1% were 65 years old or older.
The city had a slightly higher number of females (51.5%) compared to males (48.5%).
See also
In Spanish: Breckenridge Hills (Misuri) para niños
