Braidwood, IL Demographics

A map of Braidwood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,206	5,354	85.9%	86.4%
Hispanic	488	446	8.1%	7.2%
Black	193	56	3.2%	0.9%
Multiracial	161	306	2.7%	4.9%
Native American/Other	14	12	0.2%	0.2%
Asian	0	20	0.0%	0.3%

Braidwood, Illinois has an estimated population of 6,062, a slight decrease from the 6,194 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.9% White, 8.1% Hispanic, 3.2% Black, 2.7% Multiracial, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Braidwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Braidwood has become slightly 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 Braidwood, that probability was 24.5% in 2020 and 25.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Braidwood is ranked the 302nd 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). Braidwood was ranked the 298th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Braidwood's White Population

5,206 residents of Braidwood, or 85.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Braidwood is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Braidwood ranks 960th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Braidwood's White population has declined by an estimated 2.8%. White residents' share of Braidwood's population has decreased from 86.4% to 85.9%.

Braidwood is more White than neighboring Diamond (83% White), and Braceville (78.8% White). Braidwood is less White than neighboring Godley (94.2% White), Coal City (86.2% White), and Lorenzo (100% White).

Braidwood's Black Population

193 residents of Braidwood, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Braidwood is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Braidwood ranks 616th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Braidwood's Black population has grown by an estimated 244.6%. Black residents' share of Braidwood's population has increased from 0.9% to 3.2%.

Braidwood is more Black than neighboring Diamond (1.3% Black), Godley (0% Black), Braceville (0% Black), Coal City (0.9% Black), and Lorenzo (0% Black).

Braidwood's Asian Population

0 residents of Braidwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Braidwood is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Braidwood ranks 796th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

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

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

Braidwood's Hispanic Population

488 residents of Braidwood, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Braidwood is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Braidwood ranks 371st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Braidwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Braidwood's population has increased from 7.2% to 8.1%.

Braidwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Godley (2.5% Hispanic), and Lorenzo (0% Hispanic). Braidwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Diamond (12.4% Hispanic), Braceville (19.7% Hispanic), and Coal City (11.1% Hispanic).

Braidwood's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Braidwood, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Braidwood is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Braidwood ranks 1030th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Braidwood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Braidwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Braidwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Braceville (0.1% Native American/Other), Coal City (0% Native American/Other), and Lorenzo (0% Native American/Other). Braidwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Godley (1.5% Native American/Other).

Braidwood's Multiracial Population

161 residents of Braidwood, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Braidwood is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Braidwood ranks 278th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Braidwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 47.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Braidwood's population has decreased from 4.9% to 2.7%.

Braidwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Godley (1.3% Multiracial), Braceville (1.4% Multiracial), Coal City (1.5% Multiracial), and Lorenzo (0% Multiracial). Braidwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Diamond (3.2% 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.