Braidwood, IL
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Braidwood Overview
6,160
TOTAL POPULATION
3,142
MALE POPULATION
3,018
FEMALE POPULATION
104.11
MALES / 100 FEMALES
96.05
FEMALES / 100 MALES
44.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$39,918
PER CAPITA INCOME
$92,702
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$76,683
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
49.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
50.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,189
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Braidwood Zip Codes
Race in Braidwood
The most populous races in Braidwood are White / Caucasian (5,799 | 94.1%), Hispanic or Latino (454 | 7.4%), and Two or more Races (260 | 4.2%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Black / African American | 6 | 0.1% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 454 | 7.4% |
Native / Alaskan | 14 | 0.2% |
White / Caucasian | 5,799 | 94.1% |
Two or more Races | 260 | 4.2% |
Some other Race | 81 | 1.3% |
Total | 6,160 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Braidwood
The most populous ancestries reported in Braidwood are German (1,644 | 26.7%), Irish (1,045 | 17.0%), Polish (797 | 12.9%), Italian (743 | 12.1%), and English (512 | 8.3%), together accounting for 77.0% of all Braidwood residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
American | 201 | 3.3% |
Apache | 14 | 0.2% |
Austrian | 9 | 0.2% |
Blackfeet | 12 | 0.2% |
British | 38 | 0.6% |
Cherokee | 47 | 0.8% |
Choctaw | 2 | 0.0% |
Croatian | 23 | 0.4% |
Czech | 183 | 3.0% |
Danish | 10 | 0.2% |
Dutch | 148 | 2.4% |
Eastern European | 9 | 0.2% |
English | 512 | 8.3% |
European | 64 | 1.0% |
French | 48 | 0.8% |
French Canadian | 10 | 0.2% |
German | 1,644 | 26.7% |
Greek | 7 | 0.1% |
Irish | 1,045 | 17.0% |
Italian | 743 | 12.1% |
Lithuanian | 7 | 0.1% |
Mexican | 392 | 6.4% |
Mexican American Indian | 2 | 0.0% |
Norwegian | 94 | 1.5% |
Polish | 797 | 12.9% |
Puerto Rican | 54 | 0.9% |
Romanian | 4 | 0.1% |
Russian | 12 | 0.2% |
Scandinavian | 30 | 0.5% |
Scotch-Irish | 48 | 0.8% |
Scottish | 64 | 1.0% |
Slovak | 14 | 0.2% |
Slovene | 16 | 0.3% |
Spaniard | 8 | 0.1% |
Swedish | 90 | 1.5% |
Swiss | 10 | 0.2% |
Welsh | 4 | 0.1% | View All 37 Rows |
Immigrants in Braidwood
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Braidwood came from Europe (41 | 0.7%), Central America (32 | 0.5%), Latin America (32 | 0.5%), Mexico (32 | 0.5%), and Eastern Europe (26 | 0.4%), together accounting for 2.6% of all Braidwood residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Central America | 32 | 0.5% |
Eastern Europe | 26 | 0.4% |
Europe | 41 | 0.7% |
Germany | 15 | 0.2% |
Latin America | 32 | 0.5% |
Mexico | 32 | 0.5% |
Poland | 26 | 0.4% |
Western Europe | 15 | 0.2% | View All 8 Rows |
Sex and Age in Braidwood
Sex and Age in Braidwood
The most populous age groups in Braidwood are 15 to 19 Years (364 | 11.6%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (318 | 10.5%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 98 (3.1%) | 154 (5.1%) |
5 to 9 Years | 158 (5.0%) | 121 (4.0%) |
10 to 14 Years | 131 (4.2%) | 214 (7.1%) |
15 to 19 Years | 364 (11.6%) | 269 (8.9%) |
20 to 24 Years | 272 (8.7%) | 134 (4.4%) |
25 to 29 Years | 156 (5.0%) | 202 (6.7%) |
30 to 34 Years | 189 (6.0%) | 106 (3.5%) |
35 to 39 Years | 73 (2.3%) | 203 (6.7%) |
40 to 44 Years | 184 (5.9%) | 125 (4.1%) |
45 to 49 Years | 180 (5.7%) | 212 (7.0%) |
50 to 54 Years | 307 (9.8%) | 261 (8.6%) |
55 to 59 Years | 252 (8.0%) | 211 (7.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 298 (9.5%) | 318 (10.5%) |
65 to 69 Years | 261 (8.3%) | 151 (5.0%) |
70 to 74 Years | 111 (3.5%) | 218 (7.2%) |
75 to 79 Years | 104 (3.3%) | 87 (2.9%) |
80 to 84 Years | 4 (0.1%) | 24 (0.8%) |
85 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (0.3%) |
Total | 3,142 (100.0%) | 3,018 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Braidwood
Median Family Size in Braidwood
The median family size in Braidwood is 2.95 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,417 | 84.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.03 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (179 | 10.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.44 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 1,417 (84.0%) | 3.03 |
Single Male/Father | 91 (5.4%) | 2.62 |
Single Female/Mother | 179 (10.6%) | 2.44 |
Total Families | 1,687 (100.0%) | 2.95 |
Median Household Size in Braidwood
The median household size in Braidwood is 2.48 persons per household, with single male/father households (91 | 3.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.11 persons per household. non-family households (794 | 32.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.36 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 1,417 (57.1%) | 3.04 |
Single Male/Father | 91 (3.7%) | 3.11 |
Single Female/Mother | 179 (7.2%) | 2.65 |
Non-family | 794 (32.0%) | 1.36 |
Total Households | 2,481 (100.0%) | 2.48 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Braidwood
Out of a total of 2,481 households in Braidwood, 1,687 (68.0%) are family households, while 794 (32.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 807, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 597.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 597 (24.1%) |
2-Person Households | 807 (32.5%) | 173 (7.0%) |
3-Person Households | 472 (19.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4-Person Households | 226 (9.1%) | 24 (1.0%) |
5-Person Households | 122 (4.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 45 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 15 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,687 (68.0%) | 794 (32.0%) |
Female Fertility in Braidwood
Fertility by Age in Braidwood
Average fertility rate in Braidwood is 30.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 74.4% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 10 (25.6%) | 23.0 |
35 to 50 years | 29 (74.4%) | 50.0 |
Total | 39 (100.0%) | 30.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Braidwood
74.4% of women with births (39) in Braidwood are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 34.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 50 years | 19 (65.5%) | 10 (34.5%) |
Total | 29 (74.4%) | 10 (25.6%) |
Fertility by Education in Braidwood
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
High School Diploma | 29 (74.4%) | 99.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 10 (25.6%) | 52.0 |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 39 (100.0%) | 30.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Braidwood
25.6% of women with births in Braidwood are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 34.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 19 (65.5%) | 10 (34.5%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 29 (74.4%) | 10 (25.6%) |
Income in Braidwood
Income Overview in Braidwood
Per Capita Income in Braidwood is $39,918, while median incomes of families and households are $92,702 and $76,683 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 6,160 | $39,918 |
Median Family Income | 1,687 | $92,702 |
Mean Family Income | 1,687 | $108,923 |
Median Household Income | 2,481 | $76,683 |
Mean Household Income | 2,481 | $97,928 |
Income Deficit | 1,687 | $0 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 6,160 | 49.48% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 6,160 | 50.52¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 6,160 | 0.41 |
Earnings by Sex in Braidwood
Average Earnings in Braidwood are $38,125, $56,196 for men and $28,390 for women, a difference of 49.5%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 1,948 (56.6%) | $56,196 |
Female | 1,491 (43.4%) | $28,390 |
Total | 3,439 (100.0%) | $38,125 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Braidwood
The most common earnings brackets in Braidwood are $100,000+ for men (379 | 19.5%) and $2,500 to $4,999 for women (193 | 12.9%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 148 (7.6%) | 56 (3.8%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 115 (5.9%) | 193 (12.9%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 49 (2.5%) | 98 (6.6%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 49 (2.5%) | 29 (1.9%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 21 (1.1%) | 55 (3.7%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 110 (5.7%) | 44 (2.9%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 31 (1.6%) | 31 (2.1%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 34 (1.8%) | 32 (2.1%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 55 (2.8%) | 41 (2.8%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 22 (1.1%) | 89 (6.0%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 6 (0.3%) | 149 (10.0%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 82 (4.2%) | 101 (6.8%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 106 (5.4%) | 8 (0.5%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 48 (2.5%) | 112 (7.5%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 38 (1.9%) | 39 (2.6%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 16 (0.8%) | 102 (6.8%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 232 (11.9%) | 104 (7.0%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 140 (7.2%) | 76 (5.1%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 267 (13.7%) | 90 (6.0%) |
$100,000+ | 379 (19.5%) | 42 (2.8%) |
Total | 1,948 (100.0%) | 1,491 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Braidwood
Average earnings in Braidwood are $67,083 for men and $33,815 for women, a difference of 49.6%. Men with an educational attainment of less than high school enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $93,056, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $57,319. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $57,292, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $28,375.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $93,056 | $0 |
High School Diploma | $66,310 | $28,375 |
College or Associate's Degree | $57,319 | $39,219 |
Bachelor's Degree | $81,806 | $52,292 |
Graduate Degree | $74,625 | $57,292 |
Total | $67,083 | $33,815 |
Family Income in Braidwood
Family Income Brackets in Braidwood
According to the Braidwood family income data, there are 511 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 30.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 8 families (0.5%) belonging to this category.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 59 | 3.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 8 | 0.5% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 42 | 2.5% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 93 | 5.5% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 174 | 10.3% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 236 | 14.0% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 282 | 16.7% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 511 | 30.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 127 | 7.5% |
$200,000+ | 154 | 9.1% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Braidwood
4-person families (217 | 12.9%) account for the highest median family income in Braidwood with $117,361 per family, while 3-person families (425 | 25.2%) have the highest median income of $38,257 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 863 (51.2%) | $75,940 |
3-Person Families | 425 (25.2%) | $114,771 |
4-Person Families | 217 (12.9%) | $117,361 |
5-Person Families | 132 (7.8%) | $64,808 |
6-Person Families | 35 (2.1%) | $0 |
7+ Person Families | 15 (0.9%) | $0 |
Total | 1,687 (100.0%) | $92,702 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Braidwood
The median family income in Braidwood is $92,702, with families comprising 3+ earners (251) having the highest median family income of $135,625, while families with no earners (276) have the lowest median family income of $39,732, accounting for 14.9% and 16.4% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 276 (16.4%) | $39,732 |
1 Earner | 577 (34.2%) | $75,493 |
2 Earners | 583 (34.6%) | $125,804 |
3+ Earners | 251 (14.9%) | $135,625 |
Total | 1,687 (100.0%) | $92,702 |
Household Income in Braidwood
Household Income Brackets in Braidwood
With 598 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Braidwood, accounting for 24.1% of all households. In contrast, only 72 households (2.9%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 72 | 2.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 97 | 3.9% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 94 | 3.8% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 189 | 7.6% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 270 | 10.9% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 429 | 17.3% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 372 | 15.0% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 598 | 24.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 159 | 6.4% |
$200,000+ | 201 | 8.1% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Braidwood
The median household income in Braidwood is $76,683, with the highest median household income of $103,594 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,116 households (45.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $50,801, with 667 households (26.9%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 119 (4.8%) | $53,594 |
25 to 44 Years | 579 (23.3%) | $94,250 |
45 to 64 Years | 1,116 (45.0%) | $103,594 |
65+ Years | 667 (26.9%) | $50,801 |
Total | 2,481 (100.0%) | $76,683 |
Poverty in Braidwood
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Braidwood
With 7.8% poverty level for males and 8.0% for females among the residents of Braidwood, under 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 22 males (22.5%) and 49 females (21.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 22 (22.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 Years | 9 (10.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 21 (13.9%) |
18 to 24 Years | 73 (18.7%) | 49 (21.2%) |
25 to 34 Years | 34 (9.9%) | 12 (3.9%) |
35 to 44 Years | 17 (6.6%) | 18 (5.5%) |
45 to 54 Years | 28 (5.8%) | 40 (8.5%) |
55 to 64 Years | 41 (7.4%) | 50 (9.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 14 (3.8%) | 40 (10.8%) |
75 Years and over | 8 (7.4%) | 10 (8.4%) |
Total | 246 (7.8%) | 240 (8.0%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Braidwood
According to the poverty statistics in Braidwood, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 76 (77.5%) | 154 (100.0%) |
5 Years | 19 (100.0%) | 49 (100.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 190 (100.0%) | 126 (100.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 80 (100.0%) | 160 (100.0%) |
15 Years | 77 (89.5%) | 21 (100.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 160 (100.0%) | 130 (86.1%) |
18 to 24 Years | 317 (81.3%) | 182 (78.8%) |
25 to 34 Years | 311 (90.1%) | 296 (96.1%) |
35 to 44 Years | 240 (93.4%) | 310 (94.5%) |
45 to 54 Years | 459 (94.3%) | 433 (91.5%) |
55 to 64 Years | 509 (92.5%) | 479 (90.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 358 (96.2%) | 329 (89.2%) |
75 Years and over | 100 (92.6%) | 109 (91.6%) |
Total | 2,896 (92.2%) | 2,778 (92.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Braidwood
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Braidwood show that 5.1% or 72 of the total 1,417 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 7.5%, comprising of 64 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 784 (92.4%) | 64 (7.5%) |
1 or 2 Children | 412 (98.1%) | 8 (1.9%) |
3 or 4 Children | 134 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,345 (94.9%) | 72 (5.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Braidwood
According to the poverty data in Braidwood, 9.9% or 9 single-father households and 5.6% or 10 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (18.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (8.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 9 (18.4%) | 10 (8.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 9 (9.9%) | 10 (5.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Braidwood
The poverty data for Braidwood shows that 72 of the married-couple family households (5.1%) and 19 of the single-parent households (7.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 64 households (7.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 household (10.9%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 64 (7.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 8 (1.9%) | 19 (10.9%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 72 (5.1%) | 19 (7.0%) |
Employment Characteristics in Braidwood
Employment by Class of Employer in Braidwood
Among the 3,032 employed individuals in Braidwood, private company employees (2,291 | 75.6%), local government employees (351 | 11.6%), and not-for-profit organizations (164 | 5.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 2,291 | 75.6% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 66 | 2.2% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 69 | 2.3% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 164 | 5.4% |
Local Government Employees | 351 | 11.6% |
State Government Employees | 66 | 2.2% |
Federal Government Employees | 25 | 0.8% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 3,032 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Braidwood
According to the labor force statistics for Braidwood, out of the total population over 16 years of age (5,177), 61.6% or 3,189 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.5% or 112 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 96.6% or 285 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 7.3% or 23 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 351 (66.7%) | 19 (5.4%) |
20 to 24 Years | 317 (78.1%) | 10 (3.2%) |
25 to 29 Years | 315 (88.0%) | 23 (7.3%) |
30 to 34 Years | 285 (96.6%) | 9 (3.2%) |
35 to 44 Years | 493 (84.3%) | 19 (3.9%) |
45 to 54 Years | 741 (77.2%) | 30 (4.0%) |
55 to 59 Years | 320 (69.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 278 (45.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 70 (9.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 17 (7.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 3,189 (61.6%) | 112 (3.5%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Braidwood
According to labor force statistics for Braidwood, 74.2% of individuals (2,432) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,277) are in the labor force, with 3.3% or 80 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 75.6% or 1,108 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.2% or 42 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 74 (69.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 812 (73.4%) | 58 (5.2%) |
College / Associate Degree | 1,108 (75.6%) | 43 (2.9%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 437 (73.1%) | 10 (1.6%) |
Total | 2,432 (74.2%) | 108 (3.3%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Braidwood
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Braidwood are Management (263 | 8.6%), Community & Social Service (236 | 7.7%), Education Instruction & Library (210 | 6.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (88 | 2.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (87 | 2.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Braidwood, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (69.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (67.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (92.0%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 158 (60.1%) | 105 (39.9%) |
Business & Financial | 30 (56.6%) | 23 (43.4%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 60 (69.0%) | 27 (31.0%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 21 (61.8%) | 13 (38.2%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 29 (67.4%) | 14 (32.6%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 21 (8.9%) | 215 (91.1%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 26 (100.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 21 (10.0%) | 189 (90.0%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 7 (8.0%) | 81 (92.0%) |
Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 276 (38.0%) | 451 (62.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 1,670 (54.3%) | 1,407 (45.7%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Braidwood are Food Preparation & Serving (349 | 11.3%), Healthcare Support (141 | 4.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (117 | 3.8%), Security & Protection (57 | 1.8%), and Personal Care & Service (51 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Braidwood, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (80.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (77.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (88.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (82.5%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (73.5%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 16 (11.4%) | 125 (88.6%) |
Security & Protection | 46 (80.7%) | 11 (19.3%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 37 (77.1%) | 11 (22.9%) |
Law Enforcement | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 61 (17.5%) | 288 (82.5%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 31 (26.5%) | 86 (73.5%) |
Personal Care & Service | 24 (47.1%) | 27 (52.9%) |
Total (Category) | 178 (24.9%) | 537 (75.1%) |
Total (Overall) | 1,670 (54.3%) | 1,407 (45.7%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Braidwood are Office & Administration (323 | 10.5%), and Sales & Related (222 | 7.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 114 (51.3%) | 108 (48.6%) |
Office & Administration | 63 (19.5%) | 260 (80.5%) |
Total (Category) | 177 (32.5%) | 368 (67.5%) |
Total (Overall) | 1,670 (54.3%) | 1,407 (45.7%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Braidwood are Construction & Extraction (282 | 9.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (187 | 6.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (8 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 282 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 187 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 469 (98.3%) | 8 (1.7%) |
Total (Overall) | 1,670 (54.3%) | 1,407 (45.7%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Braidwood are Production (245 | 8.0%), Transportation (190 | 6.2%), and Material Moving (178 | 5.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 239 (97.6%) | 6 (2.5%) |
Transportation | 171 (90.0%) | 19 (10.0%) |
Material Moving | 160 (89.9%) | 18 (10.1%) |
Total (Category) | 570 (93.0%) | 43 (7.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 1,670 (54.3%) | 1,407 (45.7%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Braidwood
Employment Industries in Braidwood
The major employment industries in Braidwood include Accommodation & Food Services (391 | 12.7%), Manufacturing (360 | 11.7%), Retail Trade (353 | 11.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (327 | 10.6%), and Transportation & Warehousing (305 | 9.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Braidwood
The Braidwood industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (94.2%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 34 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 276 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Manufacturing | 273 (75.8%) | 87 (24.2%) |
Wholesale Trade | 58 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Retail Trade | 177 (50.1%) | 176 (49.9%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 232 (76.1%) | 73 (23.9%) |
Utilities | 56 (81.2%) | 13 (18.8%) |
Information | 9 (24.3%) | 28 (75.7%) |
Finance & Insurance | 0 (0.0%) | 71 (100.0%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 37 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Professional & Scientific | 59 (40.1%) | 88 (59.9%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 20 (24.7%) | 61 (75.3%) |
Educational Services | 127 (47.4%) | 141 (52.6%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 19 (5.8%) | 308 (94.2%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 7 (14.3%) | 42 (85.7%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 116 (29.7%) | 275 (70.3%) |
Public Administration | 54 (85.7%) | 9 (14.3%) |
Total | 1,670 (54.3%) | 1,407 (45.7%) |
Education in Braidwood
School Enrollment in Braidwood
The most common levels of schooling among the 1,454 students in Braidwood are high school (579 | 39.8%), college / undergraduate (312 | 21.5%), and elementary school (236 | 16.2%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 55 | 3.8% |
Kindergarten | 59 | 4.1% |
Elementary School | 236 | 16.2% |
Middle School | 202 | 13.9% |
High School | 579 | 39.8% |
College / Undergraduate | 312 | 21.5% |
Graduate / Professional | 11 | 0.8% |
Total | 1,454 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Braidwood
Out of a total of 1,454 students who are enrolled in schools in Braidwood, 71 (4.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,383 (95.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 16 (25.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 263 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 46 (74.2%) | 16 (25.8%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 263 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 299 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 398 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 129 (78.7%) | 35 (21.3%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 108 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 115 (85.2%) | 20 (14.8%) |
35 Years and over | 25 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,383 (95.1%) | 71 (4.9%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Braidwood
Business (205 | 27.4%), education (203 | 27.2%), science & technology (66 | 8.8%), engineering (53 | 7.1%), and arts & humanities (50 | 6.7%) are the most common fields of study among 747 individuals in Braidwood who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 28 | 3.7% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 6 | 0.8% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 9 | 1.2% |
Psychology | 7 | 0.9% |
Social Sciences | 30 | 4.0% |
Engineering | 53 | 7.1% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 7 | 0.9% |
Science & Technology | 66 | 8.8% |
Business | 205 | 27.4% |
Education | 203 | 27.2% |
Literature & Languages | 28 | 3.7% |
Liberal Arts & History | 19 | 2.5% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 27 | 3.6% |
Communications | 9 | 1.2% |
Arts & Humanities | 50 | 6.7% |
Total | 747 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Braidwood
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Braidwood
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Braidwood are males with 2 vehicles (648, accounting for 39.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (506, making up 47.2%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 9 (0.5%) | 8 (0.6%) |
1 Vehicle | 209 (12.6%) | 185 (13.5%) |
2 Vehicles | 648 (39.1%) | 506 (36.8%) |
3 Vehicles | 541 (32.7%) | 344 (25.1%) |
4 Vehicles | 200 (12.1%) | 263 (19.2%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 49 (3.0%) | 67 (4.9%) |
Total | 1,656 (100.0%) | 1,373 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Braidwood
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Braidwood are 30 to 34 minutes (462 commuters, 15.8%), 10 to 14 minutes (437 commuters, 15.0%), and 5 to 9 minutes (384 commuters, 13.2%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 150 | 5.1% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 384 | 13.2% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 437 | 15.0% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 263 | 9.0% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 239 | 8.2% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 130 | 4.5% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 462 | 15.8% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 120 | 4.1% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 99 | 3.4% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 228 | 7.8% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 287 | 9.8% |
90 or more Minutes | 117 | 4.0% |
Commute Time by Sex in Braidwood
The most common commute times in Braidwood are 10 to 14 minutes (234 commuters, 14.7%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (262 commuters, 19.8%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 63 (4.0%) | 87 (6.6%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 136 (8.6%) | 248 (18.7%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 234 (14.7%) | 203 (15.3%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 177 (11.1%) | 86 (6.5%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 126 (7.9%) | 113 (8.5%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 79 (5.0%) | 51 (3.8%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 200 (12.6%) | 262 (19.8%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 70 (4.4%) | 50 (3.8%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 72 (4.5%) | 27 (2.0%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 147 (9.2%) | 81 (6.1%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 200 (12.6%) | 87 (6.6%) |
90 or more Minutes | 87 (5.5%) | 30 (2.3%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Braidwood
The most frequent times of departure to work in Braidwood are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (302, 19.0%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (199, 15.0%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 267 (16.8%) | 44 (3.3%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 155 (9.7%) | 9 (0.7%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 155 (9.7%) | 168 (12.7%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 302 (19.0%) | 199 (15.0%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 46 (2.9%) | 163 (12.3%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 129 (8.1%) | 122 (9.2%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 31 (1.9%) | 130 (9.8%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 97 (6.1%) | 155 (11.7%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 40 (3.0%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 28 (1.8%) | 42 (3.2%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 31 (2.3%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (1.1%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 190 (11.9%) | 165 (12.4%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 191 (12.0%) | 43 (3.3%) |
Total | 1,591 (100.0%) | 1,325 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Braidwood
Occupancy by Ownership in Braidwood
Of the total 2,481 dwellings in Braidwood, owner-occupied units account for 1,997 (80.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 484 (19.5%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 1,997 | 80.5% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 484 | 19.5% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 2,481 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Braidwood
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 597 | 24.1% |
2-Person Household | 980 | 39.5% |
3-Person Household | 472 | 19.0% |
4+ Person Household | 432 | 17.4% |
Total Housing Units | 2,481 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Braidwood
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 382 (64.0%) | 215 (36.0%) |
2-Person Household | 849 (86.6%) | 131 (13.4%) |
3-Person Household | 443 (93.9%) | 29 (6.1%) |
4+ Person Household | 323 (74.8%) | 109 (25.2%) |
Total Housing Units | 1,997 (80.5%) | 484 (19.5%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Braidwood
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 82 (50.0%) | 82 (50.0%) |
High School Diploma | 666 (82.8%) | 138 (17.2%) |
College/Associate Degree | 847 (81.2%) | 196 (18.8%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 402 (85.5%) | 68 (14.5%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Braidwood
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 381 | 15.4% |
35 to 44 Years | 317 | 12.8% |
45 to 54 Years | 532 | 21.4% |
55 to 64 Years | 584 | 23.5% |
65 to 74 Years | 542 | 21.8% |
75 to 84 Years | 117 | 4.7% |
85 Years and Over | 8 | 0.3% |
Total | 2,481 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Braidwood
Median Income by Occupancy in Braidwood
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 1,997 (80.5%) | $79,345 |
Renter-Occupied | 484 (19.5%) | $48,095 |
Average | 2,481 (100.0%) | $76,683 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Braidwood
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 39 (1.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 32 (1.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 46 (2.3%) | 51 (10.5%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 39 (1.9%) | 8 (1.7%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 27 (1.3%) | 21 (4.3%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 95 (4.8%) | 94 (19.4%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 187 (9.4%) | 84 (17.4%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 388 (19.4%) | 42 (8.7%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 316 (15.8%) | 55 (11.4%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 526 (26.3%) | 72 (14.9%) |
$150,000 or more | 302 (15.1%) | 57 (11.8%) |
Total | 1,997 (100.0%) | 484 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Braidwood
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 47 (2.4%) | 8 (1.7%) |
$300 to $499 | 141 (7.1%) | 28 (5.8%) |
$500 to $799 | 444 (22.2%) | 21 (4.3%) |
$800 to $999 | 244 (12.2%) | 59 (12.2%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 548 (27.4%) | 229 (47.3%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 365 (18.3%) | 21 (4.3%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 147 (7.4%) | 9 (1.9%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 11 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 50 (2.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,997 (100.0%) | 484 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Braidwood
Housing Structures in Braidwood
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 1,919 | 77.3% |
Single Unit, Attached | 177 | 7.1% |
2 Unit Apartments | 31 | 1.3% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 33 | 1.3% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
10 or more Apartments | 36 | 1.5% |
Mobile Home / Other | 285 | 11.5% |
Total | 2,481 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Braidwood
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 1,671 (87.1%) | 248 (12.9%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 113 (63.8%) | 64 (36.2%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 31 (100.0%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 33 (100.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 20 (55.6%) | 16 (44.4%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 193 (67.7%) | 92 (32.3%) |
Total | 1,997 (80.5%) | 484 (19.5%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Braidwood
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 10 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 215 (10.8%) | 142 (29.3%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 629 (31.5%) | 173 (35.7%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 790 (39.6%) | 121 (25.0%) |
8 or more Rooms | 353 (17.7%) | 48 (9.9%) |
Total | 1,997 (100.0%) | 484 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Braidwood
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 1,563 (78.3%) | 290 (59.9%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 241 (12.1%) | 8 (1.7%) |
Electricity | 183 (9.2%) | 139 (28.7%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 10 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 0 (0.0%) | 47 (9.7%) |
No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,997 (100.0%) | 484 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Braidwood
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 56 (11.6%) |
1 Vehicle | 512 (25.6%) | 192 (39.7%) |
2 Vehicles | 750 (37.6%) | 179 (37.0%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 735 (36.8%) | 57 (11.8%) |
Total | 1,997 (100.0%) | 484 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Braidwood
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Braidwood
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 727 | 1,270 |
Median Property Value | $174,600 | $197,600 |
Median Household Income | $72,986 | $188 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $631 | $50 |
Real Estate Taxes | $3,147 | $14 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Braidwood
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 129 (17.7%) | 31 (2.4%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 25 (3.4%) | 15 (1.2%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 501 (68.9%) | 1,106 (87.1%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 59 (8.1%) | 92 (7.2%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 13 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 26 (2.1%) |
Total | 727 (100.0%) | 1,270 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Braidwood
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 26 (3.6%) | 9 (0.7%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 71 (9.8%) | 45 (3.5%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 41 (5.6%) | 41 (3.2%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 97 (13.3%) | 54 (4.3%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 143 (19.7%) | 90 (7.1%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 89 (12.2%) | 245 (19.3%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 146 (20.1%) | 227 (17.9%) |
$150,000 or more | 114 (15.7%) | 380 (29.9%) |
Total | 727 (100.0%) | 1,270 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Braidwood
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 335 (46.1%) | 87,656 (6,902.0%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 101 (13.9%) | 609 (47.9%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 105 (14.4%) | 235 (18.5%) |
4.0x or more | 186 (25.6%) | 213 (16.8%) |
Total | 727 (100.0%) | 1,270 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Braidwood
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 98 (13.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 79 (10.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 542 (74.6%) | 97 (7.6%) |
Total | 727 (100.0%) | 1,270 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Braidwood
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Braidwood
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 320 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 1,063 (97.7%) | 25 (2.3%) |
19 to 25 Years | 559 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
26 to 34 Years | 555 (92.3%) | 46 (7.6%) |
35 to 44 Years | 563 (96.2%) | 22 (3.8%) |
45 to 54 Years | 923 (96.2%) | 37 (3.8%) |
55 to 64 Years | 1,079 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 741 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 227 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 6,030 (97.9%) | 130 (2.1%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Braidwood
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 320 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 1,063 (97.7%) | 25 (2.3%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 559 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Braidwood
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 369 (98.1%) | 7 (1.9%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 934 (90.6%) | 97 (9.4%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 899 (98.7%) | 12 (1.3%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 977 (99.7%) | 3 (0.3%) |
$100,000 and over | 2,837 (99.6%) | 11 (0.4%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Braidwood
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 171 (53.4%) | 149 (46.6%) |
6 to 18 Years | 218 (20.0%) | 906 (83.3%) |
19 to 25 Years | 122 (21.8%) | 446 (79.8%) |
25 to 34 Years | 60 (10.0%) | 495 (82.4%) |
35 to 44 Years | 114 (19.5%) | 458 (78.3%) |
45 to 54 Years | 176 (18.3%) | 779 (81.1%) |
55 to 64 Years | 162 (15.0%) | 967 (89.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 741 (100.0%) | 414 (55.9%) |
75 Years and over | 227 (100.0%) | 169 (74.5%) |
Total | 1,991 (32.3%) | 4,783 (77.6%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Braidwood
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 19 (3.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 20 (2.7%) | 62 (11.5%) |
35 to 64 Years | 131 (10.1%) | 92 (6.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 67 (18.0%) | 60 (16.3%) |
75 Years and over | 53 (49.1%) | 35 (29.4%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Braidwood
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (3.3%) |
35 to 64 Years | 18 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 49 (13.2%) | 7 (1.9%) |
75 Years and over | 39 (36.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 15 (2.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (1.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 8 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 19 (3.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 20 (2.7%) | 28 (5.2%) |
35 to 64 Years | 39 (3.0%) | 27 (2.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 26 (7.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 18 (2.5%) | 6 (1.1%) |
35 to 64 Years | 106 (8.2%) | 64 (4.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 50 (13.4%) | 53 (14.4%) |
75 Years and over | 20 (18.5%) | 35 (29.4%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 18 (2.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 71 (5.5%) | 29 (2.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 26 (7.0%) | 46 (12.5%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (5.0%) |
Technology Access in Braidwood
Computing Device Access in Braidwood
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 1,814 | 73.1% |
Smartphone | 2,122 | 85.5% |
Tablet | 1,473 | 59.4% |
No Computing Device | 125 | 5.0% |
Total | 2,481 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Braidwood
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
Broadband Home | 1,788 | 72.1% |
Cellular Data Only | 305 | 12.3% |
Satellite Internet | 200 | 8.1% |
No Internet | 285 | 11.5% |
Total | 2,481 | 100.0% |
Braidwood Summary
Braidwood is a small city located in Will County, Illinois, United States. It is situated about 60 miles southwest of Chicago and is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population of Braidwood was 5,191 at the 2010 census.
History
The area that is now Braidwood was first settled in the 1830s by settlers from New York and New England. The town was originally known as "Braidwood Station" after the Braidwood family, who owned a large amount of land in the area. The town was officially incorporated in 1855.
In the late 19th century, Braidwood was a major coal mining center. The coal industry was the main source of employment for the town's residents. The coal mines were eventually closed in the 1950s, and the town's economy shifted to other industries.
Geography
Braidwood is located at 41°14'N 88°14'W (41.23, -88.23). According to the 2010 census, the city has a total area of 4.2 square miles (10.8 km2), all land.
Economy
The economy of Braidwood is largely based on manufacturing and retail. The city is home to several factories, including a paper mill, a plastics plant, and a metal fabrication plant. The city also has several retail stores, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a variety of other shops.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 5,191 people, 1,945 households, and 1,346 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,233.2 people per square mile (476.2/km2). There were 2,093 housing units at an average density of 498.3 per square mile (192.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.
There were 1,945 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $50,938, and the median income for a family was $58,906. Males had a median income of $41,964 versus $30,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,945. About 5.2% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Braidwood?
Total Population of Braidwood is 6,160.
What is the Total Male Population of Braidwood?
Total Male Population of Braidwood is 3,142.
What is the Total Female Population of Braidwood?
Total Female Population of Braidwood is 3,018.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Braidwood?
There are 104.11 Males per 100 Females in Braidwood.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Braidwood?
There are 96.05 Females per 100 Males in Braidwood.
What is the Median Population Age in Braidwood?
Median Population Age in Braidwood is 44.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Braidwood
Average Family Size in Braidwood is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Braidwood
Average Household Size in Braidwood is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Braidwood?
Per Capita income in Braidwood is $39,918.
What is the Median Family Income in Braidwood?
Median Family Income in Braidwood is $92,702.
What is the Median Household income in Braidwood?
Median Household Income in Braidwood is $76,683.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Braidwood?
Income or Wage Gap in Braidwood is 49.5%.
Women in Braidwood earn 50.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Braidwood?
Inequality or Gini Index in Braidwood is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Braidwood?
There are 3,189 People in the Labor Forcein in Braidwood.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Braidwood?
61.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Braidwood.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Braidwood?
Unemployment Rate in Braidwood is 3.5%.