Griffith, IN
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Griffith, Indiana Info Snack

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
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
1,861.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
-20.66%
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
1.0x
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

White
64.1% (10,391)
African American
14.7% (2,382)
American Indian
0.2% (33)
Asian
2.1% (347)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.9% (463)
Hispanic
15.9% (2,582)
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

Female
49.6% (8,032)
Male
50.4% (8,165)
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

< 9th Grade
2.0% (323)
9-12th Grade
3.0% (485)
High School / GED
40.0% (6,479)
Some College
27.0% (4,373)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (1,295)
Bachelor's Degree
15.0% (2,429)
Master's Degree
4.0% (647)
Professional Degree
1.0% (161)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
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

Less than $10,000
6.7% (108,288)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.7% (28,145)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.8% (93,500)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.1% (162,910)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.9% (208,706)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.0% (291,950)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.8% (240,429)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.4% (329,636)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.4% (103,995)
$200,000 or more
3.2% (52,236)
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%

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