Braidwood, IL Demographics
A map of Braidwood's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 5,354 | 86.4% |
Hispanic | 446 | 7.2% |
Multiracial | 306 | 4.9% |
Black | 56 | 0.9% |
Asian | 20 | 0.3% |
Native American/Other | 12 | 0.2% |
Braidwood, Illinois had a population of 6,194 in 2020. It was 86.4% White, 0.9% Black, 0.3% Asian, 7.2% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Braidwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Braidwood is the 298th most populous. 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's White Population
5,354 residents of Braidwood identify as White, or 86.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Braidwood considerably larger than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Braidwood is ranked #958 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Braidwood is more White than neighboring Diamond (86.2% White). Braidwood is less White than neighboring Godley (89.9% White), Braceville (90.6% White), Coal City (88.3% White), and Lorenzo (96.2% White).
Braidwood's Black Population
56 residents of Braidwood identify as Black, or 0.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Braidwood less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Braidwood is ranked #595 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Braidwood is more Black than neighboring Braceville (0.1% Black), Coal City (0.6% Black), and Lorenzo (0% Black).
Braidwood's Asian Population
20 residents of Braidwood identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Braidwood slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Braidwood is ranked #777 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Braidwood is more Asian than neighboring Godley (0.2% Asian), Braceville (0.1% Asian), and Lorenzo (0% Asian). Braidwood is less Asian than neighboring Diamond (0.5% Asian).
Braidwood's Hispanic Population
446 residents of Braidwood identify as Hispanic, or 7.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Braidwood slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Braidwood is ranked #369 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Braidwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Diamond (6.7% Hispanic), Godley (4.6% Hispanic), Braceville (4.8% Hispanic), Coal City (7% Hispanic), and Lorenzo (0% Hispanic).
Braidwood's Native American/Other Population
12 residents of Braidwood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Braidwood roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Braidwood is ranked #949 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Braidwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Braceville (0.1% Native American/Other). Braidwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Diamond (0.6% Native American/Other), Godley (0.5% Native American/Other), Coal City (0.4% Native American/Other), and Lorenzo (3.8% Native American/Other).
Braidwood's Multiracial Population
306 residents of Braidwood identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Braidwood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Braidwood is ranked #275 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Braidwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Godley (3.9% Multiracial), Braceville (4.1% Multiracial), Coal City (3.3% Multiracial), and Lorenzo (0% Multiracial). Braidwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Diamond (5.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.