What is the population of Griffith, Indiana?

Griffith has a population of approximately 16,273 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Griffith, Indiana located?

Griffith is located in Indiana, United States, at approximate coordinates 41.5276°, -87.4239°.

What is the median household income in Griffith?

The median household income in Griffith is approximately $76,636 based on the most recent open data.

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Griffith

Total population

16,273

Median home value

$210,100

27.9%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$76,636

Griffith$77k

National$74k

Founded

1854

Air quality index

48Good

Elevation192 m

Land area20.03 km²

Weather84°F · Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Coordinates41.53°, -87.42°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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Source: NOAA National Weather Service.

City facts

Founded

1854

Elevation

192 m

Area

20.03 km²

Official website

griffith.in.gov

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Griffith is a town in North and St. John townships in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is a part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 16,420 in 2020. The town's population is currently declining at a rate of 0.69% annually. Griffith has the 11th largest population and 17th largest area by size of incorporated municipalities in Lake County, Indiana.

History & geography

History

The Griffith State Bank, E.J. and E. Griffith Interlocking Tower and Griffith Grand Trunk Depot are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. In 2018, citizens of Griffith voted by a margin of 98% to 2% to leave Calumet Township, in part because of the high property taxes they pay to the township, which also includes Gary, relative to the services received. The town is now part of North Township.

Geography

Griffith is above sea level. The town's boundaries encompass part of the ancient Calumet shorelines of Lake Michigan. Griffith has a total area of , all land. Griffith borders the town of Highland to the west, the city of Hammond to the northwest, the city of Gary to the northeast, the town of Schererville to the south, and unincorporated Calumet Township to the east. The small old downtown area of Griffith is located at the intersection of Broad and Main Streets.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

37.5

Median home value

$210,100

Housing units

7,301

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

3.8%

Race & ethnicity

White

63.2%

Black

14.7%

Asian

Hispanic

19.1%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

41.5276

Longitude

-87.4239

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Today

84°F

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Tonight

74°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

Monday

92°F

Partly Sunny

Monday Night

76°F

Mostly Clear

Tuesday

93°F

Sunny

Tuesday Night

76°F

Mostly Clear

Forecast for Griffith, IN from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

US AQI — Good

PM2.5 (µg/m³)

12.5

PM10 (µg/m³)

12.9

Ozone (µg/m³)

NO₂ (µg/m³)

7.5

Current readings from Open-Meteo Air Quality API (Copernicus CAMS European reanalysis).

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

32.3%

Diabetes

10.9%

Adult obesity

37.4%

Binge drinking

19.6%

Adult smoking

15.2%

No leisure activity

23%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

478,640

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
15,008
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
13,324
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
13,199
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
12,176
Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
11,965
American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
11,704
Downy Woodpecker
Dryobates pubescens (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
11,603
Ring-billed Gull
Larus delawarensis Ord, 1815 · Aves
11,506