Griffin is a city located in Spalding County Georgia. Griffin has a 2024 population of 24,234. It is also the county seat of Spalding County. Griffin is currently growing at a rate of 0.79% annually and its population has increased by 3.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,473 in 2020.
The average household income in Griffin is $62,848 with a poverty rate of 25.36%. The median age in Griffin is 33.2 years: 31.8 years for males, and 35.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Griffin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 12,245 | 52.14% |
| White | 9,189 | 39.13% |
| Two or more races | 1,222 | 5.2% |
| Other race | 362 | 1.54% |
| Asian | 329 | 1.4% |
| Native American | 138 | 0.59% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,868 | 2.35 | 37.9 | 62.1 |
| Non Family | 3,783 | 1.18 | 32.1 | 67.9 |
| Married | 2,974 | 3.08 | 66.9 | 33.1 |
| Female | 2,496 | 3.04 | 19.1 | 80.9 |
| Male | 615 | 3.27 | 9.3 | 90.7 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
37.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,192 | 14.14% |
| Associates Degree | 1,281 | 8.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,552 | 10.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,267 | 8.17% |
| High School Graduate | 6,258 | 40.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 736 | 4.75% |
| Some College | 2,219 | 14.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,708 | 5,816 | 608 |
| White | 6,639 | 5,809 | 1,856 |
| Hispanic | 675 | 574 | 136 |
| 2+ Races | 323 | 218 | 151 |
| Other Race | 257 | 156 | 0 |
| Asian | 231 | 231 | 139 |
| Native American | 138 | 138 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,183 | $52,428 | $38,391 |
| Graduate Degree | $102,361 | $140,938 | $77,981 |
| High School Graduate | $33,719 | $35,922 | $31,637 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,157 | $41,008 | $21,371 |
| Overall | $37,640 | $45,000 | $32,872 |
| Some College | $38,761 | $47,817 | $24,577 |
$37,640
Average Earnings
$45,000
Average Male
$32,872
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.02% of Griffin residents speak only English, while 4.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 12,152 | 4,480 | 36.87% |
| White | 8,670 | 1,238 | 14.28% |
| Hispanic | 1,096 | 151 | 13.78% |
| Other | 362 | 84 | 23.2% |
| Native | 138 | 78 | 56.52% |
| Multiple | 1,222 | 26 | 2.13% |
25.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.15%
Male Poverty Rate
26.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Griffin is Native, with 56.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Griffin is Multiple, with 2.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51.04% |
| High School | 25.64% |
| Some College | 15.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 72.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 39.08% |
| Female Employed | 11.02% |
| Male Employed | 8.48% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,790 | $75,315 |
| Households | $42,047 | $62,848 |
| Married Families | $83,214 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,345 | $38,702 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.2%
Male Marriage Rate
29.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,669
Number of Veterans
1,283
Male Veterans
386
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 587 |
| Vietnam | 437 |
| Second Gulf War | 402 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 672 |
| 65 to 74 | 366 |
| 55 to 64 | 259 |
| 18 to 34 | 197 |
| 75+ | 175 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 992 | 13.37% |
| Black | 647 | 7.31% |
| Asian | 30 | 12.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.3%
Labor Force Participation
55.6%
Employment Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.25%
Born in Griffin
96.7%
Native Born
3.3%
Foreign Born
1.23%
Non Citizen
2.07%
Naturalized
96.7% of Griffin residents were born in the United States, with 79.25% having been born in Georgia. 1.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 25,185 | 190 | 0.76% |
| 2028 | 24,995 | 190 | 0.77% |
| 2027 | 24,805 | 191 | 0.78% |
| 2026 | 24,614 | 190 | 0.78% |
| 2025 | 24,424 | 190 | 0.78% |
| 2024 | 24,234 | 190 | 0.79% |
| 2023 | 24,044 | 324 | 1.37% |
| 2022 | 23,720 | 22 | 0.09% |
| 2021 | 23,698 | 225 | 0.96% |
| 2020 | 23,473 | 642 | 2.81% |
| 2019 | 22,831 | -18 | -0.08% |
| 2018 | 22,849 | 124 | 0.55% |
| 2017 | 22,725 | 107 | 0.47% |
| 2016 | 22,618 | 52 | 0.23% |
| 2015 | 22,566 | -102 | -0.45% |
| 2014 | 22,668 | -39 | -0.17% |
| 2013 | 22,707 | -133 | -0.58% |
| 2012 | 22,840 | -217 | -0.94% |
| 2011 | 23,057 | -97 | -0.42% |
| 2010 | 23,154 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 23,451 | 2,104 | 9.86% |
| 1990 | 21,347 | 619 | 2.99% |
| 1980 | 20,728 | -2,006 | -8.82% |
| 1970 | 22,734 | 999 | 4.6% |
| 1960 | 21,735 | 7,753 | 55.45% |
| 1950 | 13,982 | 760 | 5.75% |
| 1940 | 13,222 | 2,901 | 28.11% |
| 1930 | 10,321 | 2,081 | 25.25% |
| 1920 | 8,240 | 762 | 10.19% |
| 1910 | 7,478 | 621 | 9.06% |
| 1900 | 6,857 | 2,354 | 52.28% |
| 1890 | 4,503 | 883 | 24.39% |
| 1880 | 3,620 | 199 | 5.82% |
| 1870 | 3,421 | -21,764 | -86.42% |