Godley, IL Demographics

A map of Godley's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	567	509	94.2%	89.9%
Hispanic	15	26	2.5%	4.6%
Native American/Other	9	3	1.5%	0.5%
Multiracial	8	22	1.3%	3.9%
Asian	3	1	0.5%	0.2%
Black	0	5	0.0%	0.9%

Godley, Illinois has an estimated population of 602, an increase from the 566 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.2% White, 2.5% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, 1.3% Multiracial, 0.5% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Godley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Godley has become considerably 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 Godley, that probability was 18.8% in 2020 and 11.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Godley is ranked the 871st 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). Godley was ranked the 871st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Godley's White Population

567 residents of Godley, or 94.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Godley is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Godley ranks 786th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Godley's White population has grown by an estimated 11.4%. White residents' share of Godley's population has increased from 89.9% to 94.2%.

Godley is more White than neighboring Braceville (78.8% White), Braidwood (85.9% White), Diamond (83% White), and Coal City (86.2% White). Godley is less White than neighboring East Brooklyn (98% White).

Godley's Black Population

0 residents of Godley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Godley is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Godley ranks 623rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Godley's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Godley's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Godley is less Black than neighboring Braidwood (3.2% Black), Diamond (1.3% Black), and Coal City (0.9% Black).

Godley's Asian Population

3 residents of Godley, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Godley is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Godley ranks 939th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Godley's Asian population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Asian residents' share of Godley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Godley is more Asian than neighboring Braceville (0% Asian), Braidwood (0% Asian), Diamond (0% Asian), Coal City (0.3% Asian), and East Brooklyn (0% Asian).

Godley's Hispanic Population

15 residents of Godley, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Godley is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Godley ranks 541st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Godley's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 42.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Godley's population has decreased from 4.6% to 2.5%.

Godley is more Hispanic than neighboring East Brooklyn (0% Hispanic). Godley is less Hispanic than neighboring Braceville (19.7% Hispanic), Braidwood (8.1% Hispanic), Diamond (12.4% Hispanic), and Coal City (11.1% Hispanic).

Godley's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Godley, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Godley is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Godley ranks 474th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Godley's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Godley's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.5%.

Godley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Braceville (0.1% Native American/Other), Braidwood (0.2% Native American/Other), Diamond (0.2% Native American/Other), Coal City (0% Native American/Other), and East Brooklyn (0% Native American/Other).

Godley's Multiracial Population

8 residents of Godley, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Godley is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Godley ranks 568th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Godley's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 63.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Godley's population has decreased from 3.9% to 1.3%.

Godley is less Multiracial than neighboring Braceville (1.4% Multiracial), Braidwood (2.7% Multiracial), Diamond (3.2% Multiracial), Coal City (1.5% Multiracial), and East Brooklyn (2% 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.