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'''Braceville''' is a [[village]] in [[Will County, Illinois|Will County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]], with a portion in [[Grundy County, Illinois|Grundy County]]. The population was 793 at the [[United States Census 2010|2010 census]].
'''Braceville''' is a [[village]] in [[Grundy County, Illinois|Grundy County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]], with a portion in [[Will County, Illinois|Will County]]. The population was 724 at the 2020 census.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US1707640 |access-date=June 28, 2022 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Braceville was founded under the name "Sulphur Springs" by Reverend L. S. Robbins in 1834. In 1848, after Robbin's death, the town elected its first official supervisor, B. R. Dowd, who changed the name to Braceville after his home town of [[Braceville, Ohio]]. When coal was discovered in the region, residents became interested in the mining industry. However, no mines have ever been opened, and gradually, the town shifted its focus on other industries. The population has fluctuated over time, but is now growing at a steady rate.
Braceville was founded under the name "Sulphur Springs" by Reverend L. S. Robbins in 1834. In 1848, after Robbin's death, the town elected its first official supervisor, B. R. Dowd, who changed the name to Braceville after his home town of [[Braceville Township, Ohio]]. When coal was discovered in the region, residents became interested in the mining industry. However, no mines have ever been opened, and gradually, the town shifted its focus on other industries. The population has fluctuated over time, but is now growing at a steady rate.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://grundy.illinoisgenweb.org/history/bracevilletwp.php|website=grundy.illinoisgenweb.org|accessdate=March 4, 2017}}</ref>
The children of Braceville attend Braceville Elementary School for grades K-8. Grades 9-12 attend nearby Gardner-South Wilmington High School in Gardner
<ref>{{cite web|url=https://grundy.illinoisgenweb.org/history/bracevilletwp.php|website=grundy.illinoisgenweb.org|accessdate=4 March 2017}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
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According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Braceville has a total area of {{convert|3.34|sqmi|km2|2}}, of which {{convert|3.11|sqmi|km2|2}} (or 93.17%) is land and {{convert|0.23|sqmi|km2|2}} (or 6.83%) is water.<ref name="gaz2021">{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html |access-date=June 29, 2022 |website=Census.gov}}</ref>
Braceville is located at {{coord|41|13|35|N|88|15|55|W|type:city}} (41.226340, -88.265141).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
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According to the 2010 census, Braceville has a total area of {{convert|2.874|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|2.81|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (or 97.77%) is land and {{convert|0.064|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (or 2.23%) is water.<ref name="census-g001">{{cite web
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US1707640
|title=G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1
|accessdate=2015-08-02
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|2000= 792
|2000= 792
|2010= 793
|2010= 793
|2020= 724
|estyear=2016
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
|estimate=760
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}}As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]<ref name=":0" /> there were 724 people, 288 households, and 202 families residing in the village. The population density was {{Convert|216.83|PD/sqmi|PD/km2}}. There were 308 housing units at an average density of {{Convert|92.24|/sqmi|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the village was 91.71% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.14% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.14% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.14% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.00% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.80% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 6.08% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.83% of the population.
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|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2016">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150426102944/http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|archivedate=April 26, 2015}}</ref>
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=American FactFinder |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov/ |archivedate=2013-09-11 }}</ref> of 2000, there were 792 people, 284 households, and 220 families residing in the village. The [[population density]] was 601.8 people per square mile (231.7/km²). There were 300 housing units at an average density of 228.0 per square mile (87.8/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.86% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.13% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.13% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.88% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.14% of the population.


There were 284 households out of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.13.
There were 288 households, out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.07% were married couples living together, 8.68% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.86% were non-families. 23.26% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.99% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.77 and the average family size was 3.08.


In the village, the population was spread out with 29.9% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.8 males.
The village's age distribution consisted of 37.2% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 164.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 138.6 males.


The median income for a household in the village was $47,059, and the median income for a family was $50,395. Males had a median income of $40,208 versus $24,722 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $17,586. About 3.1% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 1.8% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the village was $76,667, and the median income for a family was $86,786. Males had a median income of $62,443 versus $27,898 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $29,773. About 9.9% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over.


==Illinois Route 129 Bridge==
==Illinois Route 129 Bridge==
[[File:Braceville US 66 bridge.jpg|thumb|Lost Braceville US 66 bridge. [https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/il0812/ More photos here.]]]For many years, Route 66 (and later Route 129) crossed a railroad line and a creek via a bowstring arch bridge south of Braceville. Route 53 on the south side of the railroad line did not cross anything, so there was only one bridge on the northern highway. The two state highways traveled parallel to each other for several miles. In 1994 however, the arch bridge was closed off, and was removed in 2000.
[[File:Braceville US 66 bridge.jpg|thumb|left|Lost Braceville US 66 bridge. [https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/il0812/ More photos here.]]]For many years, Route 66 (and later Route 129) crossed a railroad line and a creek via a bowstring arch bridge south of Braceville. Route 53 on the south side of the railroad line did not cross anything, so there was only one bridge on the northern highway. The two state highways traveled parallel to each other for several miles. In 1994 however, the arch bridge was closed off, and was removed in 2000.{{clear left}}


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
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* [[Al Braithwood]], pitcher for the [[Pittsburgh Rebels]]
* [[Al Braithwood]], pitcher for the [[Pittsburgh Rebels]]


* Baily Fatlan, Former 7th grade basketball team MVP, key player in teams first regional win in decades. Went on to play multiple sports in high school, including baseball. He led the nation with zero errors, zero runs given up, zero walks given up, and no losses on the pitching mound. He would graduate from GSW in 2019. He is an all around badass and great guy


==References==
==References==
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{{Grundy County, Illinois}}
{{Grundy County, Illinois}}
{{Will County, Illinois}}


{{authority control}}
{{authority control}}


[[Category:Villages in Grundy County, Illinois]]
[[Category:Villages in Grundy County, Illinois]]
[[Category:Villages in Will County, Illinois]]
[[Category:Villages in Illinois]]
[[Category:Villages in Illinois]]

Latest revision as of 12:21, 29 December 2024

Braceville
Village
Location of Braceville in Grundy & Will Counties, Illinois.
Location of Braceville in Grundy & Will Counties, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Location of Illinois in the United States
Coordinates: 41°13′27″N 88°15′55″W / 41.22417°N 88.26528°W / 41.22417; -88.26528
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyGrundy, Will
Government
 • MayorDave Wright[citation needed]
Area
[1]
 • Total
3.34 sq mi (8.65 km2)
 • Land3.11 sq mi (8.06 km2)
 • Water0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2)
Elevation
[2]
594 ft (181 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
724
 • Density232.72/sq mi (89.85/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)815 & 779
FIPS code17-07640
GNIS feature ID2398160[2]
Wikimedia CommonsBraceville, Illinois

Braceville is a village in Grundy County, Illinois, United States, with a portion in Will County. The population was 724 at the 2020 census.[3]

History

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Braceville was founded under the name "Sulphur Springs" by Reverend L. S. Robbins in 1834. In 1848, after Robbin's death, the town elected its first official supervisor, B. R. Dowd, who changed the name to Braceville after his home town of Braceville Township, Ohio. When coal was discovered in the region, residents became interested in the mining industry. However, no mines have ever been opened, and gradually, the town shifted its focus on other industries. The population has fluctuated over time, but is now growing at a steady rate.[4]

Geography

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According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Braceville has a total area of 3.34 square miles (8.65 km2), of which 3.11 square miles (8.05 km2) (or 93.17%) is land and 0.23 square miles (0.60 km2) (or 6.83%) is water.[5]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880278—
18902,150673.4%
19001,669−22.4%
1910971−41.8%
1920303−68.8%
1930219−27.7%
194032146.6%
195038419.6%
196055845.3%
197066819.7%
19807217.9%
1990587−18.6%
200079234.9%
20107930.1%
2020724−8.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

As of the 2020 census[3] there were 724 people, 288 households, and 202 families residing in the village. The population density was 216.83 inhabitants per square mile (83.72/km2). There were 308 housing units at an average density of 92.24 per square mile (35.61/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 91.71% White, 0.14% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.80% from other races, and 6.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.83% of the population.

There were 288 households, out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.07% were married couples living together, 8.68% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.86% were non-families. 23.26% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.99% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.77 and the average family size was 3.08.

The village's age distribution consisted of 37.2% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 164.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 138.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $76,667, and the median income for a family was $86,786. Males had a median income of $62,443 versus $27,898 for females. The per capita income for the village was $29,773. About 9.9% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over.

Illinois Route 129 Bridge

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Lost Braceville US 66 bridge. More photos here.

For many years, Route 66 (and later Route 129) crossed a railroad line and a creek via a bowstring arch bridge south of Braceville. Route 53 on the south side of the railroad line did not cross anything, so there was only one bridge on the northern highway. The two state highways traveled parallel to each other for several miles. In 1994 however, the arch bridge was closed off, and was removed in 2000.

Notable people

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Braceville, Illinois
  3. ^ a b "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  4. ^ grundy.illinoisgenweb.org https://grundy.illinoisgenweb.org/history/bracevilletwp.php. Retrieved March 4, 2017. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. ^ "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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