Breckenridge, Minnesota

Breckenridge, Minnesota

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Breckenridge, Minnesota
settlement_type = City
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image_caption = 5th Street (U.S. Route 75) in downtown Breckenridge in 2007


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map_caption = Location of Breckenridge, Minnesota


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Minnesota
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Wilkin

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area_total_km2 = 6.1
area_land_km2 = 6.1
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 2.3
area_land_sq_mi = 2.3
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 3559
population_density_km2 = 585.5
population_density_sq_mi = 1516.4

timezone = Central (CST)
utc_offset = -6
timezone_DST = CDT
utc_offset_DST = -5
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elevation_m = 293
elevation_ft = 961
latd = 46 |latm = 15 |lats = 59 |latNS = N
longd = 96 |longm = 35 |longs = 4 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 56520
area_code = 218
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 27-07462GR|2
blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
blank1_info = 0640448GR|3
website = [http://www.breckenridgemn.net/ www.breckenridgemn.net]
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Breckenridge is a city in Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,559 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Wilkin CountyGR|6.

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 2.3 square miles (6.1 km²), all of it land.

U.S. Route 75 and Minnesota State Highways 9 and 210 are three of the main routes in the city.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 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/sq mi (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

George Putnam- radio newsman

Joel Sussenguth- North American Volleyball Association Hall of Fame 2005

Errol Mann, professional football player, member of the Oakland Raiders Super Bowl XI team

References

External links

* [http://www.breckenridgemn.net/ BreckenridgeMN.net]


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