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Godley

Texas · 1,450 residents · 3.013 sq mi
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Godley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,590. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 65% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $142,400. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,450
+65%since 2000
from 879 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
481 / sq mi
+65%since 2000
from 292 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.6
−2%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3199982K2K3K1990201020202024Godley
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,590
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,081
+79%since 2000
from $14,556 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,400
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,201
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $592 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
31.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+62%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(777)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(89)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.3%(205)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80%(1,160)
Black2.4%(35)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(171)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other4.6%(67)
Diversity Score41.3%(599)
Diversity Score
41
+77%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
−1%since 2000
from 25.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 93.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.7%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
45.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.8%
−56.4 ptssince 2013
from 72.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Godley, Texas?

Godley, Texas has about 1,450 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Godley, Texas?

The typical household in Godley, Texas earns about $58,590 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Godley, Texas expensive?

In Godley, Texas, the median home is worth about $142,400, and the typical rent is about $1,201 a month.

How educated are people in Godley, Texas?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Godley, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Godley, Texas?

About 19.2% of people in Godley, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Godley, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Godley, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 905 residents, a change of about 166 percent over that period.

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