Demographics & People — Godfrey, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 17,743 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~17,600 |
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| Median Age | 48.4 |
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| Total Households | 7,596 |
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| Family Households | 5,127 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1432 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15,775 |
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| Black or African American | 898 |
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| Asian | 133 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 267 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 4,976 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,889 |
| Other groups | 3,204 |
| Irish | 2,823 |
| English | 2,359 |
| American | 1,308 |
| Italian | 613 |
| Dutch | 403 |
| Scottish | 370 |
| European | 359 |
Language
| English Only | 16,785 |
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| Spanish | 124 |
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| Population 5+ | 16,995 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,691 |
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| Population 18+ | 14,831 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 16.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Godfrey, Illinois.
