Godley, Texas

Godley, Texas
City
Downtown Godley (2022)
Downtown Godley (2022)
Location in Johnson County and the state of Texas
Location in Johnson County and the state of Texas
Coordinates: 32°29′34″N 97°31′46″W / 32.49278°N 97.52944°W / 32.49278; -97.52944
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyJohnson
Area
[1]
 • Total
2.20 sq mi (5.69 km2)
 • Land2.18 sq mi (5.65 km2)
 • Water0.015 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
[2]
955 ft (291 m)
Population
 (2025)
 • Total
1,450
 • Density665/sq mi (257/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
76044
Area codes817, 682
FIPS code48-29972[3]
GNIS feature ID2410607[2]
Websitegodleytx.gov

Godley is a city in northwestern Johnson County, Texas, United States, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. It is on Texas State Highway 171, Farm Roads 2331 and 917, and the tracks of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway northwest of Cleburne. As of 2025, the population was 5,410, up from 1,450 in 2020.

History

Godley was established in 1886 and named for R. B. Godley, a Cleburne lumber merchant who donated an 8-acre (3.2 ha) tract for a townsite and 20 acres (8.1 ha) of land as a right-of-way to the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway. A station was constructed in 1886. By 1888, when the post office opened, Godley had a gristmill, three cotton gins, and two dairy-processing plants. Four years later, it had two general stores. By the mid-1920s, its population was 613. In 1930, it was 378, and 22 rated businesses operated locally. In the 1940s, the town had a population of 317 and 20 businesses. By 1956, it had a population of 424 and 16 businesses, and by 1990, it had 569 people and 12 businesses.[4]

Geography

Via Highway 171, it is 11 miles (18 km) northwest of Cleburne, the Johnson county seat, and 8 miles (13 km) southeast of Cresson. It is 30 miles (48 km) southwest of downtown Fort Worth.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Godley has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.3 km2), of which 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2), or 0.39%, is covered by water.[5] It lies near the headwaters of the Nolan River watershed, a tributary of the Brazos River.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1930378—
1940317−16.1%
195042433.8%
1960401−5.4%
197053332.9%
198061415.2%
1990569−7.3%
200087954.5%
20101,00914.8%
20201,45043.7%
2023 (est.)3,589147.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
2020 Census[7][8]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Godley had a population of 1,450. The median age was 30.6 years. 30.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 8.0% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 99.7 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 97.4 males age 18 and over.[9][10]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[11]

There were 505 households in Godley, of which 49.1% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 55.8% were married-couple households, 15.4% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 21.6% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[9]

There were 555 housing units, of which 9.0% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 4.7% and the rental vacancy rate was 5.8%.[9]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[10]
Race Number Percent
White 1,205 83.1%
Black or African American 38 2.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 13 0.9%
Asian 3 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1 0.1%
Some other race 36 2.5%
Two or more races 154 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 171 11.8%

2000 census

As of the 2000 census,[3] 879 people, 296 households, and 235 families resided in the city. The population density was 523.7 inhabitants per square mile (202.2/km2). The 313 housing units had an average density of 186.5 per square mile (72.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.43% White, 0.46% African American, 0.80% Native American, 2.73% from other races, and 1.59% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 10.13% of the population.

Of the 296 households, 45.3% had children under 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.3% were not families. About 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.34.

In the city, the age distribution was 32.5% under 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.7 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,667, and for a family was $44,583. Males had a median income of $37,692 versus $23,571 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,556. About 5.2% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.9% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2025 the estimated population for the city was recorded at 5,410. Godley is one of the fastest growing city’s in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Education

Public education in the city is provided by the Godley Independent School District.

References

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Godley, Texas
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ GODLEY, TX, Handbook of Texas Online. Accessed January 27, 2010.
  5. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Godley city, Texas". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ^ "Census Bureau profile: Godley, Texas". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  8. ^ "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2023". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  9. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  10. ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  11. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
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