Godley, TX Demographics

A map of Godley's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,074	1,160	73.8%	80.0%
Hispanic	596	171	21.2%	11.8%
Multiracial	120	67	4.3%	4.6%
Black	19	35	0.7%	2.4%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	14	0.0%	1.0%

Godley, Texas has an estimated population of 2,809, a dramatic increase from the 1,450 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.8% White, 21.2% Hispanic, 4.3% Multiracial, 0.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas 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 34.3% in 2020 and 40.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Godley is ranked the 609th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 838th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Godley's White Population

2,074 residents of Godley, or 73.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Godley is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Godley ranks 291st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Godley's White population has grown by an estimated 78.8%. White residents' share of Godley's population has decreased from 80.0% to 73.8%.

Godley is more White than neighboring Cresson (66.4% White), Joshua (73.4% White), and Cleburne (55.1% White). Godley is less White than neighboring Pecan Plantation (92.4% White), and DeCordova (95.4% White).

Godley's Black Population

19 residents of Godley, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Godley is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Godley ranks 736th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Godley's Black population has declined by an estimated 45.7%. Black residents' share of Godley's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.7%.

Godley is more Black than neighboring Pecan Plantation (0% Black), and DeCordova (0.3% Black). Godley is less Black than neighboring Cresson (3.4% Black), Joshua (1.5% Black), and Cleburne (6% Black).

Godley's Asian Population

0 residents of Godley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Godley is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Godley ranks 1123rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Godley's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Godley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Godley is less Asian than neighboring Cresson (1.9% Asian), Joshua (0.3% Asian), Cleburne (0.8% Asian), Pecan Plantation (0.5% Asian), and DeCordova (0.3% Asian).

Godley's Hispanic Population

596 residents of Godley, or 21.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Godley is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Godley ranks 1474th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Godley's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 248.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Godley's population has increased from 11.8% to 21.2%.

Godley is more Hispanic than neighboring Joshua (18.7% Hispanic), Pecan Plantation (3.8% Hispanic), and DeCordova (2.3% Hispanic). Godley is less Hispanic than neighboring Cresson (23.2% Hispanic), and Cleburne (32.2% Hispanic).

Godley's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Godley, 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 Godley is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Godley ranks 460th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Godley's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Godley's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Godley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cresson (1.3% Native American/Other), Joshua (5.4% Native American/Other), and Cleburne (0.3% Native American/Other).

Godley's Multiracial Population

120 residents of Godley, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Godley is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Godley ranks 358th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Godley's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 79.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Godley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Godley is more Multiracial than neighboring Cresson (3.9% Multiracial), Joshua (0.7% Multiracial), Pecan Plantation (3.3% Multiracial), and DeCordova (1.7% Multiracial). Godley is less Multiracial than neighboring Cleburne (5.6% 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.