Braceville, Illinois
| Braceville | |
| Village | |
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Will, Grundy |
| Coordinates | 41°13′35″N 88°15′55″W / 41.22639°N 88.26528°WCoordinates: 41°13′35″N 88°15′55″W / 41.22639°N 88.26528°W |
| Area | 2.87 sq mi (7 km2) |
| - land | 2.80 sq mi (7 km2) |
| - water | 0.06 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Population | 793 (2010) |
| Density | 601.8/sq mi (232/km2) |
| Mayor | James Homa |
| Timezone | CST (UTC-6) |
| - summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Postal code | 60407 |
| Area code | 815 & 779 |
 Location of Braceville within Illinois
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Braceville is a village in Will County, Illinois, United States, with a portion in Grundy County. The population was 793 at the 2010 census.
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 is located at 41°13′35″N 88°15′55″W / 41.22639°N 88.26528°W (41.226340, -88.265141). According to the 2010 census, Braceville has a total area of 2.874 square miles (7.44 km2), of which 2.81 square miles (7.28 km2) (or 97.77%) is land and 0.064 square miles (0.17 km2) (or 2.23%) is water.
As of the census 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, 0.13% Native American, 0.13% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.14% of the population.
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