Godfrey village, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Godfrey village is a small city located in Illinois, within Madison County. The total population is 17,743. It ranks as the 144th most populous out of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Godfrey village is 49.9 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 38.9 years. 11.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Godfrey village is $92,746. This is 14% higher than the state median of $81,702. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.7%. This is 43% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $181,400. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $250,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Godfrey village is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Godfrey village has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.0% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 5.1%. The Black or African American population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 18.5%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 5.8%.

Education

33.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 37.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Godfrey village, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. For official data, visit data.census.gov.