Braceville, IL Demographics

A map of Braceville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	678	656	78.8%	90.6%
Hispanic	169	35	19.7%	4.8%
Multiracial	12	30	1.4%	4.1%
Native American/Other	1	1	0.1%	0.1%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.1%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.1%

Braceville, Illinois has an estimated population of 860, a large increase from the 724 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.8% White, 19.7% Hispanic, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.1% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Braceville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Braceville has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Braceville, that probability was 17.5% in 2020 and 34.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Braceville is ranked the 753rd most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Braceville was ranked the 792nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Braceville's White Population

678 residents of Braceville, or 78.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Braceville is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Braceville ranks 729th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Braceville's White population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. White residents' share of Braceville's population has decreased from 90.6% to 78.8%.

Braceville is less White than neighboring Godley (94.2% White), Braidwood (85.9% White), Diamond (83% White), East Brooklyn (98% White), and Coal City (86.2% White).

Braceville's Black Population

0 residents of Braceville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Braceville is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Braceville ranks 1077th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Braceville's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Braceville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Braceville is less Black than neighboring Braidwood (3.2% Black), Diamond (1.3% Black), and Coal City (0.9% Black).

Braceville's Asian Population

0 residents of Braceville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Braceville is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Braceville ranks 984th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Braceville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Braceville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Braceville is less Asian than neighboring Godley (0.5% Asian), and Coal City (0.3% Asian).

Braceville's Hispanic Population

169 residents of Braceville, or 19.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Braceville is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Braceville ranks 518th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Braceville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 382.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Braceville's population has increased from 4.8% to 19.7%.

Braceville is more Hispanic than neighboring Godley (2.5% Hispanic), Braidwood (8.1% Hispanic), Diamond (12.4% Hispanic), East Brooklyn (0% Hispanic), and Coal City (11.1% Hispanic).

Braceville's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Braceville, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Braceville is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Braceville ranks 1085th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Braceville's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Braceville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Braceville is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Brooklyn (0% Native American/Other), and Coal City (0% Native American/Other). Braceville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Godley (1.5% Native American/Other), Braidwood (0.2% Native American/Other), and Diamond (0.2% Native American/Other).

Braceville's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Braceville, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Braceville is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Braceville ranks 477th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Braceville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Braceville's population has decreased from 4.1% to 1.4%.

Braceville is more Multiracial than neighboring Godley (1.3% Multiracial). Braceville is less Multiracial than neighboring Braidwood (2.7% Multiracial), Diamond (3.2% Multiracial), East Brooklyn (2% Multiracial), and Coal City (1.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.