Godley, Illinois facts for kids
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Godley
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Location of Godley in Will County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| Counties | Grundy, Will |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.08 sq mi (2.81 km2) |
| • Land | 1.08 sq mi (2.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 566 |
| • Density | 522.62/sq mi (201.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60407
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| Area codes | 815 & 779 |
| FIPS code | 17-30120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398985 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Godley, Illinois |
Godley is a small village located in the state of Illinois, United States. It is special because it sits across two different counties: Grundy County and Will County. In 2020, about 566 people lived there, making it a close-knit community.
Godley's Location and Size
Godley is a small village in Illinois. It covers an area of about 1.08 square miles (2.81 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with very little water.
Who Lives in Godley?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 296 | — | |
| 1900 | 329 | 11.1% | |
| 1910 | 194 | −41.0% | |
| 1920 | 83 | −57.2% | |
| 1930 | 60 | −27.7% | |
| 1940 | 85 | 41.7% | |
| 1950 | 102 | 20.0% | |
| 1960 | 97 | −4.9% | |
| 1970 | 242 | 149.5% | |
| 1980 | 373 | 54.1% | |
| 1990 | 322 | −13.7% | |
| 2000 | 594 | 84.5% | |
| 2010 | 601 | 1.2% | |
| 2020 | 566 | −5.8% | |
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In 2020, the census counted 566 people living in Godley. Most people in the village are White, making up about 91% of the population. There are also people from other backgrounds, including African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 4.59% of the population identifies as Hispanic or Latino.
The village has 281 households. About 28.8% of these households have children under 18 living there. The average household has about 2 to 3 people. The median age in Godley is about 42.9 years old. This means half the people are younger than 42.9, and half are older.
See also
In Spanish: Godley para niños
