Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Godfrey, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

17,712

Median Agei

48.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88%15,588

Two or More

4.9%861

Black

4.8%855

Hispanic/Latino

1.7%299

Asian

0.6%109

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%606

High School Diploma

20%2,646

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%817

Some College (1+ yr)

16.7%2,212

Associate's Degree

14.8%1,960

Bachelor's Degree

22.3%2,947

Master's Degree

6.7%889

Professional Degree

2.3%302

Doctorate

1.1%144

HS or Higher

94.8%

BA or Higher

32.4%

Graduate+

10.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$192,200

Median Renti

$1,153

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

84%6,263

Renter-Occupied

16%1,189

Total Units

7,906

Homeownership

84%

Vacancy Rate

5.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%99

$50K–$100K

5.2%326

$100K–$150K

19.2%1,203

$150K–$200K

26.6%1,664

$200K–$300K

27%1,690

$300K–$500K

14.1%883

$500K–$1M

5.5%345

$1M+

0.8%53

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

170

$750–$1,000

230

$1,000–$1,250

234

$1,250–$1,500

176

$1,500–$2,000

240

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%65

2010–2019

5.5%434

2000–2009

13.9%1,099

1990–1999

10.5%829

1980–1989

9.9%783

1970–1979

14.7%1,160

1960–1969

21.7%1,718

1950–1959

13.7%1,085

1940–1949

3.7%289

1939 or earlier

5.6%444

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

55.7%4,152

Electricity

38.1%2,837

Bottled/LP Gas

4.9%365

No Fuel

0.9%64

Wood

0.3%20

Fuel Oil

0.2%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$94,543

Mean Household Incomei

$116,093

Per Capita Incomei

$49,529

Poverty Ratei

6.3%

Unemploymenti

4.6%

Labor Forcei

9,208

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.9%216

$10K–$15K

2.3%172

$15K–$20K

1.8%133

$20K–$25K

3.4%251

$25K–$30K

1.5%110

$30K–$35K

3.2%238

$35K–$40K

2.4%177

$40K–$45K

1.3%99

$45K–$50K

5.1%379

$50K–$60K

4.8%356

$60K–$75K

10.4%776

$75K–$100K

13.3%989

$100K–$125K

14.7%1,094

$125K–$150K

10%747

$150K–$200K

8.2%609

$200K+

14.8%1,106

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$330/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

43 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers15 homes88% occupied$330/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $94,543/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

92%

Very low income$28K–$47K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

100% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

69% of subsidized households are minority

17% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

23% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1190.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Mexico

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,738

Avg. Commutei

25.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,768

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,454(10% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.5%Insured

2.5%Uninsured