Demographics & People — Braidwood, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,175 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,800 |
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| Median Age | 46.3 |
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| Total Households | 2,549 |
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| Family Households | 1,720 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1561 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,801 |
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| Black or African American | 11 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 529 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,644 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,258 |
| Irish | 1,045 |
| Polish | 797 |
| Other groups | 762 |
| Italian | 743 |
| English | 512 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 454 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 392 |
| American | 201 |
Language
| English Only | 5,755 |
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| Spanish | 118 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,936 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 255 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,866 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Braidwood, Illinois.
