Another notable thing is that Breckenridge is a major vacation destination. Much of the town’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Breckenridge’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live.
Compared to the rest of the country, citizens of Breckenridge spend much less time in their cars: on average, their commute to work is only 17.81 minutes. This also means that noise and pollution levels in the town are less than they would otherwise be.
Even though Breckenridge is a smaller town, it has many people who hop on public transportation – mostly the bus for their daily commute to work. Typically, these people are commuting to good jobs in the surrounding cities.
Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Breckenridge. 55.58% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.
The per capita income in Breckenridge in 2018 was $55,848, which is wealthy relative to Colorado and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $223,392 for a family of four.
Breckenridge is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Breckenridge home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Breckenridge residents report their race to be White, followed by Native Hawaiian. Important ancestries of people in Breckenridge include German, English, Irish, Polish, and Turkish.
The most common language spoken in Breckenridge is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.
