Godfrey, IL Demographics

A map of Godfrey's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	15,588	15,425	88.0%	86.5%
Multiracial	861	684	4.9%	3.8%
Black	855	1,038	4.8%	5.8%
Hispanic	299	424	1.7%	2.4%
Asian	109	149	0.6%	0.8%
Native American/Other	0	105	0.0%	0.6%

Godfrey, Illinois has an estimated population of 17,712, a less than 1% change from the 17,825 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.0% White, 4.9% Multiracial, 4.8% Black, 1.7% Hispanic, 0.6% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Godfrey, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Godfrey has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Godfrey, that probability was 24.6% in 2020 and 22.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Godfrey is ranked the 146th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Godfrey was ranked the 144th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Godfrey's White Population

15,588 residents of Godfrey, or 88.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Godfrey is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Godfrey ranks 955th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Godfrey's White population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. White residents' share of Godfrey's population has increased from 86.5% to 88.0%.

Godfrey is more White than neighboring Alton (68.7% White), and Portage Des Sioux (82.1% White). Godfrey is less White than neighboring West Alton (96.1% White), Brighton (95.5% White), and East Alton (88.5% White).

Godfrey's Black Population

855 residents of Godfrey, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Godfrey is lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Godfrey ranks 200th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Godfrey's Black population has declined by an estimated 17.6%. Black residents' share of Godfrey's population has decreased from 5.8% to 4.8%.

Godfrey is more Black than neighboring West Alton (2.8% Black), Brighton (0.8% Black), East Alton (0.8% Black), and Portage Des Sioux (2.1% Black). Godfrey is less Black than neighboring Alton (19.2% Black).

Godfrey's Asian Population

109 residents of Godfrey, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Godfrey is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Godfrey ranks 443rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Godfrey's Asian population has declined by an estimated 26.8%. Asian residents' share of Godfrey's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Godfrey is more Asian than neighboring West Alton (0% Asian), Brighton (0% Asian), and East Alton (0% Asian). Godfrey is less Asian than neighboring Alton (1.4% Asian).

Godfrey's Hispanic Population

299 residents of Godfrey, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Godfrey is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Godfrey ranks 860th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Godfrey's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 29.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Godfrey's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.7%.

Godfrey is more Hispanic than neighboring West Alton (0% Hispanic), and Brighton (1.6% Hispanic). Godfrey is less Hispanic than neighboring Alton (3% Hispanic), East Alton (3.8% Hispanic), and Portage Des Sioux (13.5% Hispanic).

Godfrey's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Godfrey, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Godfrey is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Godfrey ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Godfrey's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Godfrey's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Godfrey is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alton (1% Native American/Other), and Brighton (1.3% Native American/Other).

Godfrey's Multiracial Population

861 residents of Godfrey, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Godfrey is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Godfrey ranks 580th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Godfrey's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Godfrey's population has increased from 3.8% to 4.9%.

Godfrey is more Multiracial than neighboring West Alton (1.1% Multiracial), Brighton (0.7% Multiracial), and Portage Des Sioux (1.8% Multiracial). Godfrey is less Multiracial than neighboring Alton (6.7% Multiracial), and East Alton (7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.