Breckenridge, Texas
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Breckenridge is a city in Stephens County, Texas, United States. The population was 5,868 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Stephens CountyGR6. The mayor is Jim McKay.
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[edit] Geography
Breckenridge is located at (32.756793, -98.905580)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.8 km² (4.2 mi²). 10.7 km² (4.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.24% is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 5,868 people, 2,274 households, and 1,546 families residing in the city. The population density was 545.9/km² (1,412.8/mi²). There were 2,776 housing units at an average density of 258.3/km² (668.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 83.88% White, 2.25% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 11.28% from other races, and 1.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.64% of the population.
There were 2,274 households out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.16.
In the city the population was spread out with 30.2% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,697, and the median income for a family was $35,164. Males had a median income of $25,923 versus $20,467 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,014. About 16.9% of families and 19.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.9% of those under age 18 and 14.4% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Education
The City of Breckenridge is served by the Breckenridge Independent School District.
Breckenridge High School's mascot is a Buckaroo (a cowboy riding a bucking horse). The Junior High School's mascot is a Bronco. The Breckenridge High School Football team of 1958 was voted the Ft. Worth star Telegram team of the century. The Buckaroos have appeared in five Class 3A State Championships, winning four times in 1951, 1952, 1954, and 1958 with one tie in 1959.
[edit] History
Breckenridge was a major oil producer in the early 1920's. The population jumped from a thousand to fifty thousand in under five years.
[edit] External links
- City of Breckenridge Official Website
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