This was 20 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 6,338.
96.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Braidwood for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 145 | 3.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,428 | 33.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 234 | 5.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 378 | 8.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,075 | 25.1 |
| Associate's degree | 313 | 7.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 483 | 11.3 |
| Master's degree | 209 | 4.9 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 10 | 0.2 |
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