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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Godfrey

Illinois · 16,286 residents · 34.395 sq mi
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Godfrey is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,342. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 10,850 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $89,700. With a median age of 41.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,286
+200%since 1990
from 5,436 in 1990
1990 – 2025
473 / sq mi
+200%since 1990
from 158 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.7
+22%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K8K12K15K19K1990201020202024Godfrey
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,342
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,817 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,292
+73%since 1990
from $14,647 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.9%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$89,700
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$539
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $459 in 1990
US average: $602
85.4%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 88.2% in 1990
14.6% rent
1.8
+44%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(5,071)
Black5.4%(294)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(32)
Asian0.6%(31)
Diversity Score17.1%(930)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(15,200)
Black4%(653)
Hispanic / Latino1%(159)
Asian0.7%(106)
Diversity Score13.6%(2,217)
14
−20%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.0%
+14.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.8%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 83.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.7%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.1 min
−15%since 1990
from 21.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 16,286 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Godfrey, Illinois?

The typical household in Godfrey, Illinois earns about $50,342 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 $89,700, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Godfrey, Illinois?

About 25.0% 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 5.9% 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 10,850 residents, a change of about 200 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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