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Godley

Illinois · 601 residents · 1.083 sq mi
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Godley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $125,000. The poverty rate of 31.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
601
+1%since 2000
from 594 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
555 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 548 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.4
+21%since 2000
from 27.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2624456278099921990201020202024Godley
2024602
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,375
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,857 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,509
+2%since 2000
from $14,238 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.6%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.330
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade17.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance17.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical17.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$919
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.3%
−29.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+52%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(555)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.7%(87)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(549)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(29)
Diversity Score22.1%(133)
Diversity Score
22
+51%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.2 min
+58%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
7.2%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.4%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Godley, Illinois?

Godley, Illinois has about 601 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Godley, Illinois?

The typical household in Godley, Illinois earns about $44,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Godley, Illinois expensive?

In Godley, Illinois, the median home is worth about $125,000, and the typical rent is about $919 a month.

How educated are people in Godley, Illinois?

About 4.7% of adults age 25 and over in Godley, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Godley, Illinois?

About 31.6% of people in Godley, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Godley, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Godley, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 278 residents, a change of about 86 percent over that period.

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