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Braidwood

Illinois · 6,191 residents · 5.296 sq mi
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Braidwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,955. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $171,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,191
+19%since 2000
from 5,203 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,169 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 982 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.7
+13%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Braidwood
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,955
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,270
+23%since 2000
from $20,545 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance13.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$746
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $597 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
64.8%
−20.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
19.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.1%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+33%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(4,985)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(147)
Asian0.3%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(424)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(5,772)
Black0.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(306)
Asian0.5%(29)
Other1%(59)
Diversity Score15.9%(986)
Diversity Score
16
+96%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
+51%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.4%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Braidwood, Illinois?

Braidwood, Illinois has about 6,191 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Braidwood, Illinois?

The typical household in Braidwood, Illinois earns about $62,955 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 $171,800, and the typical rent is about $746 a month.

How educated are people in Braidwood, Illinois?

About 13.1% 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 12.5% 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 2,600 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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