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Braidwood

Illinois · 5,203 residents · 5.296 sq mi
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Braidwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,375. Population has grown 45% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $111,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,203
+45%since 1990
from 3,591 in 1990
1990 – 2025
982 / sq mi
+45%since 1990
from 678 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.1
+12%since 1990
from 30.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Braidwood
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,375
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,525 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,545
+77%since 1990
from $11,606 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.5%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$111,900
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$597
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $410 in 1990
US average: $602
85.3%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 81.5% in 1990
14.7% rent
2.1
+17%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(3,488)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(39)
Asian0.5%(18)
Diversity Score9.5%(341)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(4,985)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(147)
Asian0.3%(17)
Diversity Score8.1%(424)
8
−14%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.1%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.2%
+12.6 ptssince 1990
from 72.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
+2%since 1990
from 22.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Braidwood, Illinois?

Braidwood, Illinois has about 5,203 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Braidwood, Illinois?

The typical household in Braidwood, Illinois earns about $54,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Braidwood, Illinois expensive?

In Braidwood, Illinois, the median home is worth about $111,900, and the typical rent is about $597 a month.

How educated are people in Braidwood, Illinois?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Braidwood, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Braidwood, Illinois?

About 5.5% of people in Braidwood, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Braidwood, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Braidwood, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,612 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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