Bracey is a very small town located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 1,372 people and two associated neighborhoods, Bracey is the 256th largest community in Virginia.Unlike some towns, Bracey isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Bracey are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Bracey is a town of sales and office workers, service providers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Bracey who work in sales jobs (23.93%), management occupations (15.84%), and healthcare suport services (9.08%). A relatively large number of people in Bracey telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 33.33% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Another notable thing is that Bracey is a major vacation destination. Much of the town’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Bracey’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live. Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Bracey is worth considering. Bracey is a small town, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.The education level of Bracey citizens is very high relative to the national average among all cities (21.84%): 36.89% of adults in Bracey have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree. The per capita income in Bracey in 2022 was $46,905, which is wealthy relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $187,620 for a family of four. However, Bracey contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Bracey is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Bracey home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Bracey residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Bracey include English, Italian, Irish, German, and Portuguese. The most common language spoken in Bracey is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.
