Village · Illinois
Godfrey, Illinois
Godfrey, village, in Madison County, Illinois. Godfrey had 17,620 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 17,825 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 17,712 (±27). GEOID 1730094.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
17,620
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 17,825 · ACS 2020-2024: 17,712 ±27
Median household income
$94,543
±$10,421 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$192,200
±$16,949 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$1,153
±$158 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Godfrey and what county is it in?
Godfrey is a village in Madison County, Illinois. It covers 34.4 square miles of land, 518 residents per square mile in 2020.
Godfrey is in the St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Godfrey, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 17,620 people lived in Godfrey on July 1, 2025, down 1.1% since 2020, in line with Illinois (−0.8%). The 2020 Census counted 17,825 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 17,712 (±27).
| Measure | Godfrey | Madison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 17,712 ±27 | 264,238 | +133 |
| Households | 7,452 ±347 | 110,134 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.32 ±0.11 | 2.35 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,906 ±377 | 119,168 | no clear change |
Godfrey's population since 2000
From 16,286 in 2000 to 17,620 in 2025: up 8.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Godfrey as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Godfrey?
The median resident of Godfrey is 48.4 years old; 17.9% are under 18 and 25.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.9%. 0.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Godfrey | Madison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.4 ±2.5 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.9% ±1.9 pts | 21.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.7% ±3.3 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Male | 49.6% ±2.2 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% ±1.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.0% ±2.3 pts | 81.8% | −4.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±1.7 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9% ±1.8 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 2.2% | −1.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.2% ±0.6 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.0% ±2.5 pts | 8.2% | – |
| With a disability | 17.5% ±2.3 pts | 15.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.5% ±1.1 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.8% ±2.4 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.4% ±4.1 pts | 31.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.1% ±2.3 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.5% ±2.7 pts | 88.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3% ±1.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Godfrey earn?
Half of Godfrey's 7,452 households earn less than $94,543 a year (±$10,421), against $75,793 in Madison County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $90,134 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Godfrey | Madison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,543 ±$10,421 | $75,793 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $116,093 ±$9,819 | $98,419 | – |
| Per capita income | $49,529 ±$3,525 | $41,560 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.4% ±2.0 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.9% ±4.0 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.0% ±3.0 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.3% ±2.6 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.7% ±2.5 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Godfrey?
Owners occupy 84.0% of Godfrey's occupied homes and renters 16.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $192,200 by its owner (±$16,949). The median renter pays $1,153 a month including utilities, and 43.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Godfrey | Madison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $192,200 ±$16,949 | $173,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,153 ±$158 | $1,024 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.2% ±14.9 pts | 37.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,572 ±$117 | $1,511 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.0% ±3.4 pts | 74.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.0% ±3.4 pts | 25.8% | – |
| Housing units | 7,906 ±377 | 119,168 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.1% ±3.2 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.7% ±3.4 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% ±1.2 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.5% ±1.9 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.6% ±2.1 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.5% ±2.0 pts | 5.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Godfrey building?
Builders took permits for 30 new housing units in Godfrey in 2025 (24 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 5 of 12 months), 1.7 per 1,000 residents against 1.5 across Illinois.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Godfrey work and get to work?
77.1% of Godfrey's workers drive alone and 16.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.6%.
| Measure | Godfrey | Madison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.2% ±4.2 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% ±1.9 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.1% ±4.8 pts | 78.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.6% ±2.2 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.3% ±3.8 pts | 12.7% | +12.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.7 min ±2.2 | 24.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Godfrey?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Godfrey, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $69,044 (Tract 4027.01) to $105,821 (Tract 4027.22).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4027.21Madison County | 8,174 | $96,898 |
| Tract 4027.01Madison County | 6,519 | $69,044 |
| Tract 4027.22Madison County | 2,810 | $105,821 |
| Tract 4028.01Madison County | 3,576 | $105,938 |
| Tract 4023Madison County | 1,923 | $76,479 |
| Tract 4020Madison County | 4,303 | $55,104 |
| Tract 4022Madison County | 2,942 | $63,730 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Godfrey) · Census block assignment files
How does Godfrey compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Godfrey is the 2,143rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 146th-most populous of 1,294 in Illinois.
Godfrey ranks 407th of 1,380 places in Illinois with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 146th | 1,294 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 458th | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 773rd | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 407th | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 281st | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 612th | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 410th | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 848th | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 408th | 1,369 |
| Median age | 133rd | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 401st | 1,382 |
| Work from home | 245th | 1,015 |
| Travel time to work | 683rd | 1,382 |
Godfrey's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
Every place in Illinois, sortable · Compare Godfrey with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Godfrey?
13 of the 57 figures for Godfrey on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Godfrey are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Godfrey.