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Godfrey

Illinois · 17,620 residents (2025 est.) · 34.395 sq mi
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Godfrey is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,543. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $192,200. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,712
+9%since 2000
from 16,286 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
515 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 473 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.4
+16%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:17,620 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K8K12K15K19K1990201020202024Godfrey
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,543
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,342 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,529
+96%since 2000
from $25,292 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.0%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
−7%since 2010
from 0.436 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,153
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $539 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
16.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+14%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(15,200)
Black4%(653)
Hispanic / Latino1%(159)
Asian0.7%(106)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.6%(2,217)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88%(15,588)
Black4.8%(855)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(299)
Asian0.6%(109)
Other4.9%(861)
Diversity Score27.6%(4,881)
Diversity Score
28
+102%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+42%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.1%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2012
from 13.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2017
from 79.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Godfrey, Illinois?

Godfrey, Illinois has about 17,712 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Godfrey, Illinois?

The typical household in Godfrey, Illinois earns about $94,543 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Godfrey, Illinois expensive?

In Godfrey, Illinois, the median home is worth about $192,200, and the typical rent is about $1,153 a month.

How educated are people in Godfrey, Illinois?

About 32.4% of adults age 25 and over in Godfrey, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Godfrey, Illinois?

About 6.4% of people in Godfrey, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Godfrey, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Godfrey, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,276 residents, a change of about 226 percent over that period.

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