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Braceville, IL


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Braceville, Illinois

Braceville, Illinois, in Grundy county, is 22 miles SW of Joliet, Illinois (center to center) and 54 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is home to some 792 residents.

The People and Families of Braceville

In Braceville, about 62% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Braceville are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the village tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Braceville had a median family income of $50,395.

Braceville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 86% of the housing in Braceville was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Braceville, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Braceville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Braceville Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Braceville, IL

Comparing Braceville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men75
Well-Paid Single Women74
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income86
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Walking and Biking to Work43
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing37
Affordability of Property Taxes24
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Rents23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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