Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Braidwood, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,062

Median Agei

46.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.9%5,206

Hispanic/Latino

8.1%488

Black

3.2%193

Two or More

2.7%161

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%10

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5%217

High School Diploma

28.2%1,231

Some College (<1 yr)

9.9%434

Some College (1+ yr)

20.1%877

Associate's Degree

13%567

Bachelor's Degree

9.5%416

Master's Degree

7.3%320

Doctorate

0.7%31

HS or Higher

93.6%

BA or Higher

17.5%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$202,500

Median Renti

$1,044

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

86.8%2,244

Renter-Occupied

13.2%340

Total Units

2,961

Homeownership

86.8%

Vacancy Rate

12.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.1%136

$50K–$100K

5.1%115

$100K–$150K

12.4%278

$150K–$200K

25.3%567

$200K–$300K

36.4%817

$300K–$500K

13.4%300

$500K–$1M

0.2%5

$1M+

1.2%26

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

133

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%43

2010–2019

3.9%114

2000–2009

25.3%749

1990–1999

33.4%988

1980–1989

7.7%229

1970–1979

14.7%434

1960–1969

4.9%145

1950–1959

4%119

1940–1949

1.6%46

1939 or earlier

3.2%94

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.5%1,900

Electricity

13.1%338

Bottled/LP Gas

12.4%320

Other

1%26

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$82,202

Mean Household Incomei

$93,745

Per Capita Incomei

$39,862

Poverty Ratei

7.3%

Unemploymenti

2.5%

Labor Forcei

3,108

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5%128

$10K–$15K

5.5%142

$15K–$20K

2.8%72

$20K–$25K

1.3%33

$25K–$30K

3.4%88

$30K–$35K

2.1%55

$35K–$40K

2.2%57

$40K–$45K

6%155

$45K–$50K

4.6%120

$50K–$60K

4%104

$60K–$75K

6.4%166

$75K–$100K

12.8%331

$100K–$125K

17%440

$125K–$150K

11.4%295

$150K–$200K

8.2%212

$200K+

7.2%186

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers6 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

811/PRAC8 homes

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,021

Avg. Commutei

29.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,030

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

312(6.3% of civilian adults)