Economy & Jobs — Braidwood, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $82,202 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$95,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $40,677 |
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| Poverty Rate | 7.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,346 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 19.3% |
| Arts Food | 14.3% |
| Transportation | 12.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 47 |
| Fast Food | 45 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 44 |
| Gas Stations | 27 |
| Insurance Agencies | 25 |
| Auto Repair | 19 |
| Law Offices | 17 |
| Commercial Banks | 16 |
| Real Estate Offices | 15 |
| Accounting Firms | 15 |
| Bars | 14 |
| Beauty Salons | 12 |
| Dental Offices | 12 |
| Fitness Centers | 11 |
| Chiropractors | 10 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
