Braceville, Illinois
Village · Population 722 · #745 in Illinois
About Braceville
Braceville, IL is a tiny community located in eastern Illinois with an estimated population of 722.
Officially, Braceville is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 3.11 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 232 residents per square mile.
📰 Braceville News Today
- Donna Jean Calhoun Obituary Aug 14, 2026 - Reeves - Baskerville reevesfuneralhomes.com · Aug 14
- Charles Clark Obituary (2026) - Braceville, IL - Herald-News Legacy obituary · Aug 6
- Dennis E. Garrett Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information R. W. Patterson Funeral Homes · May 5
- Kathy M. Wilkey of Braceville 1952 - 2026 WCSJ News · Jun 19
- Obituary of Denise L. Hall Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory · Oct 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Braceville Unique
- The only place in America named Braceville — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Braceville
- Wicked Cricket Bar & Grill
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Braceville
- Braceville Elem School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)722
Rank in state#745 of 1,294
Land area3.11 sq mi
Density232/sq mi
Coordinates41.2253, -88.2676