Griffith, IN
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Griffith, Indiana Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
16,198
Unemployment
4.1%
Poverty
8.0%
Median Home
$149,100
Median Income
$67,452
Median Rent
$892
Griffith SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
7
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
9
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
4
Griffith, IN Crime Report
297
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,861.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-20.66%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Griffith / 100k People |
Indiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 297 | 1,861.3 | 2,140.9 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 11 | 68.9 | 357.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 12.5 | 7.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 4 | 25.1 | 62.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 6.3 | 253.0 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 286 | 1,792.3 | 1,783.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 26 | 162.9 | 280.4 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 227 | 1,422.6 | 1,274.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 33 | 206.8 | 228.5 | 246.0 |
Griffith, IN Cost Of Living
98
Griffith's Overall Cost Of Living
Griffith's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Griffith | Indiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 86 | 100 | |
| Services | 112 | 93 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 108 | 93 | 100 | |
| Health | 98 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 79 | 74 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 113 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 95 | 96 | 100 | |
Griffith, IN Photos
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Rankings for Griffith in Indiana
Map Of Griffith, IN
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Population over time in Griffith
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 16,198 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 16,377 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 16,468 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 16,583 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 16,643 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 16,765 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 16,821 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 16,875 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 16,963 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 16,959 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Griffith
| Race | Griffith | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.1% | 78.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 14.7% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 2.3% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 15.9% | 7.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Griffith
| Gender | Griffith | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Griffith for adults over 25
| Education | Griffith | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 40.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 17.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Griffith, Indiana
| Income | Griffith | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.7% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.8% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.1% | 9.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.9% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.0% | 19.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.8% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.4% | 14.7% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.4% | 5.2% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.2% | 4.5% | 8.3% |
