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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Godfrey

Illinois · 5,436 residents · 34.395 sq mi
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Godfrey is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $39,817. Population has fallen 67% since 2000, a loss of 10,850 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $49,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,436
−67%vs 2000
vs 16,286 in 2000
1990 – 2025
158 / sq mi
−67%vs 2000
vs 473 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.3
−18%vs 2000
vs 41.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K8K12K15K19K1990201020202024Godfrey
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,817
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,342 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,647
−42%vs 2000
vs $25,292 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.2%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$49,300
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $89,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$459
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $539 in 2000
US average: $450
88.2%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.4% in 2000
11.8% rent
1.2
−31%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(5,071)
Black5.4%(294)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(32)
Asian0.6%(31)
Other0.7%(40)
Diversity Score17.1%(930)
17
+26%vs 2000
vs 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.9%
−14.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.5%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.0%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Godfrey, Illinois?

Godfrey, Illinois has about 5,436 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Godfrey, Illinois?

The typical household in Godfrey, Illinois earns about $39,817 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 $49,300, and the typical rent is about $459 a month.

How educated are people in Godfrey, Illinois?

About 10.9% 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 4.2% of people in Godfrey, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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