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Godfrey

Illinois · 17,825 residents · 34.395 sq mi
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Godfrey is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,041. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $154,800. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,825
+9%since 2000
from 16,286 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
518 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 473 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.9
+12%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,041
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,342 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,991
+58%since 2000
from $25,292 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.3%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,034
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $539 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
18.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+19%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(15,425)
Black5.8%(1,038)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(424)
Asian0.8%(149)
Other2%(360)
Diversity Score26.1%(4,659)
Diversity Score
26
+92%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+51%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.7%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Godfrey, Illinois?

Godfrey, Illinois has about 17,825 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Godfrey, Illinois?

The typical household in Godfrey, Illinois earns about $73,041 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 $154,800, and the typical rent is about $1,034 a month.

How educated are people in Godfrey, Illinois?

About 30.2% 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 6.6% 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 12,389 residents, a change of about 228 percent over that period.

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