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Griffin

Georgia · 23,478 residents · 14.045 sq mi
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Griffin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,178. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $116,100. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,478
Unchangedsince 2000
from 23,451 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,672 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,670 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
+10%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K23K23K24K1990201020202024Griffin
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,178
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,088 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,848
+47%since 2000
from $15,563 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,100
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$858
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $527 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
38.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 43.0% in 2000
61.8% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+5%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score66.3%(15,555)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.9%(8,658)
Black52.7%(12,383)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(1,231)
Asian1.1%(254)
Other3.1%(717)
Diversity Score71.7%(16,832)
Diversity Score
72
+8%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+39%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−13.5 ptssince 2011
from 17.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.5%
−64.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Griffin, Georgia?

Griffin, Georgia has about 23,478 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Griffin, Georgia?

The typical household in Griffin, Georgia earns about $37,178 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 $116,100, and the typical rent is about $858 a month.

How educated are people in Griffin, Georgia?

About 20.1% 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 24.3% 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 1,841 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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