BruceIL
A town of 11,794. Public schools that outperform most of Illinois.
What makes Bruce stand out
The 2 things Bruce does most differently from other towns.
Bruce has shrunk 10.5% since 2010
13,185 people in 2010; 11,794 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Bruce’s report card
Now in Bruce
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bruce. Another town gets a different order.
Bruce’s public schools outperform 21% of Illinois districts
The public schools Bruce’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 79% of Illinois’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Elem School | K–4 | 482 | C+ |
| St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School Private | PK–8 | 188 | |
| Northlawn Jr High School | 5–8 | 614 | C |
| Streator Twp High School | 9–12 | 764 | C+ |
Healthier than 24% of U.S. towns
Bruce beats the Illinois average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 15.
| What stands out | Bruce | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 15.4% | 10.3% |
| More smokers | 17.2% | 12.1% |
About one in four working residents works right in Bruce
About one in 4 of Bruce’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Streator (24%), Ottawa (7%) and Reading (6%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Bruce has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities.
0.9% of Bruce is conserved land
2.9 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. City Park | 0.5 mi | 10 |
| 2. Marilla Park | — | 46 |
| 3. Oakland Park | — | 5 |
About Bruce
Township in Illinois, United States
Bruce Township is located in LaSalle County, Illinois. As of the 2020 census, its population was 11,800 and it contained 5,769 housing units. Most of Streator is located in the township.
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- Population
- 11,800
- Area
- 17 sq mi
Bruce’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Bruce.