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Griffin

Georgia · 23,896 residents (2025 est.) · 14.045 sq mi
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Griffin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,632. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $220,900. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,761
+1%since 2000
from 23,451 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,692 / sq mi
+1%since 2009
from 1,672 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
33.6
+2%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:23,896 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K23K23K24K1990201020202024Griffin
202424K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.3%(1,731)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97%(1,673)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.1%(1,924)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.6%(1,808)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(1,186)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3416.7%(3,958)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.2%(3,145)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.7%(3,249)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.2%(2,181)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748%(1,896)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.2%(760)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.1%(250)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,632
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,088 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,955
+67%since 2000
from $15,563 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
−1%since 2010
from 0.493 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,900
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,110
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $527 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
37.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 43.0% in 2000
62.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+33%since 2009
from 3.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
37
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.2%(10,830)
Black49.7%(11,647)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(520)
Asian1%(232)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.3%(9,112)
Black50.9%(12,099)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(1,157)
Asian1%(246)
Other4.8%(1,147)
Diversity Score
74
+6%since 2009
from 70 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Venezuelan1.1%(259)
Mexican1%(235)
Guatemalan0.7%(172)
Spaniard0.4%(95)
Colombian0.4%(84)
Puerto Rican0.3%(74)
Honduran0.3%(72)
Ecuadorian0.1%(20)
Nicaraguan0.1%(19)
Peruvian0.1%(19)
+ 2 more hispanic origin groups with data
Costa Rican0.1%(13)
Cuban0%(11)
Asian origin
Filipino0.4%(103)
Asian Indian0.3%(65)
Korean0.2%(48)
Chinese0.1%(29)
Thai0%(1)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
American28.7%(6,817)
English5.4%(1,292)
Irish4.9%(1,171)
German2.7%(645)
French1%(239)
Scottish0.9%(216)
Norwegian0.8%(182)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(173)
Ukrainian0.7%(159)
Russian0.5%(112)
West Indian0.4%(104)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Nigerian0.4%(96)
Italian0.4%(87)
Haitian0.3%(61)
Jamaican0.2%(43)
Polish0.2%(40)
Swedish0.2%(40)
Swiss0.1%(24)
Czech0.1%(12)
Hungarian0%(10)
British0%(7)
Welsh0%(7)
Dutch0%(4)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest South American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.2%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+21%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 17.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.9%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 14.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.3%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.5%
+26.4 ptssince 2017
from 60.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 93.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 5.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married51%(4,412)
Married34.1%(2,954)
Widowed3.3%(287)
Divorced11.6%(1,002)
Women 15+
Never married42.2%(4,126)
Married30.8%(3,014)
Widowed9%(883)
Divorced17.9%(1,755)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Griffin, Georgia?

Griffin, Georgia has about 23,761 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Griffin, Georgia?

The typical household in Griffin, Georgia earns about $43,632 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Griffin, Georgia expensive?

In Griffin, Georgia, the median home is worth about $220,900, and the typical rent is about $1,110 a month.

How educated are people in Griffin, Georgia?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Griffin, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Griffin, Georgia?

About 25.2% of people in Griffin, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Griffin, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Griffin, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,124 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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