Godfrey, IL is a small town located in Madison County, Illinois. With a population of 17,812 and a population density of 499 people per square mile, Godfrey is significantly less crowded than other parts of the United States with its 93 people per square mile. The area boasts many beautiful outdoor activities year-round such as hiking at Glazebrook Park, fishing along the Mississippi River at Pere Marquette State Park, or taking advantage of the nearby ski slopes in wintertime. Local businesses include Godfrey Food & Spirits, an Italian bistro; Godfrey Hardware & Rental providing services and supplies for home improvement projects; and Prosser's Floral Creations for all your flower needs. Other organizations and local sporting events are held at the Godfrey Community Park where there are various baseball and soccer fields as well as open spaces to run around or even picnic outdoors.
The population in Godfrey is 17,812. There are 511 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Godfrey is 51.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Godfrey is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Godfrey
- 59.2% are married
- 10.1% are divorced
- 27.0% are married with children
- 13.3% have children, but are single
Race in Godfrey
- 91.0% are White
- 5.8% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander