Griffin, GA

Census Place

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2023 Population

23,650

0.703% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

35.5

6.93% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

25.5%

0.456% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$44,021

4.69% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$195,100

5.18% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

10,234

1.56% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Griffin, GA had a population of 23.7k people with a median age of 35.5 and a median household income of $44,021. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Griffin, GA grew from 23,485 to 23,650, a 0.703% increase and its median household income grew from $42,047 to $44,021, a 4.69% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Griffin, GA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (54.6%), White (Non-Hispanic) (36.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.37%), Other (Hispanic) (1.81%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.06%).

None of the households in Griffin, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98% of the residents in Griffin, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Griffin, GA are Southern Crescent Technical College (3,906 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Griffin, GA was $195,100, and the homeownership rate was 39.5%.

Most people in Griffin, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Griffin, GA was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Griffin, GA is home to a population of 23.7k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.84% of Griffin, GA residents were born outside of the country (907 people).

In 2023, there were 1.51 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.9k people) in Griffin, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.58k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.03k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98%

2023 Citizenship

98.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98% of Griffin, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Griffin, GA was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Griffin, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Griffin, GA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.9k ± 915
White (Non-Hispanic)
8.58k ± 843
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.03k ± 484

3.46%

Hispanic Population

818 people

3.46% of the people in Griffin, GA are hispanic (818 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Griffin, GA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Georgia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
222,301 ± 11,455 people
India
103,637 ± 7,865 people
Jamaica
49,864 ± 5,470 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 222,301 Georgia residents, followed by India with 103,637 and Jamaica with 49,864.

Foreign-Born Population

3.84%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

907 people

3.3%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

775 people

As of 2023, 3.84% of Griffin, GA residents (907 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Griffin, GA was 3.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Griffin, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
383 ± 200
Gulf War (2001-)
274 ± 144
Gulf War (1990s)
261 ± 148

Griffin, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.4 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Griffin, GA employs 10.2k people. The largest industries in Griffin, GA are Manufacturing (2,235 people), Retail Trade (1,384 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,074 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($146,250), Utilities ($86,851), and Finance & Insurance ($80,417).

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,988. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

10.2k

2023 Value

± 944

1.56%

1 Year growth

± 13.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Griffin, GA grew at a rate of 1.56%, from 10.1k employees to 10.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Griffin, GA, are Production Occupations (1,777 people), Material Moving Occupations (1,038 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (996 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Griffin, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

10.2k

2023 Value

± 944

1.56%

1 Year growth

± 13.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Griffin, GA grew at a rate of 1.56%, from 10.1k employees to 10.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Griffin, GA, are Manufacturing (2,235 people), Retail Trade (1,384 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,074 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Griffin, GA, though some of these residents may live in Griffin, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,450

Median earning men ± $2,205

$33,621

Median earning women ± $3,395

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($161,094), Public Administration ($61,765), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($54,828).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($64,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,250), and Public Administration ($41,902).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.94%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.87M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.94% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Georgia.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.5%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.394%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Georgia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Georgia

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Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the runoff election.

Raphael Warnock

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Georgia

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Georgia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Griffin, GA awarded 3,906 degrees. The student population of Griffin, GA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,442 male students and 3,576 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Griffin, GA are Black or African American (1,839 and 47.2%), followed by White (1,664 and 42.7%), Hispanic or Latino (228 and 5.85%), and Two or More Races (102 and 2.62%).

The largest universities in Griffin, GA by number of degrees awarded are Southern Crescent Technical College (3,906 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Griffin, GA are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (1,055 and 27%), Professional, Technical, Business, & Scientific Writing (326 and 8.35%), and General Business Administration & Management (262 and 6.71%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 5,018 students enrolled in Griffin, GA, 28.7% men and 71.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 2,645 records, of which 75.2% were women and 24.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
59 degrees awarded
Health Information & Medical Records Technology
48 degrees awarded
Other Science Technologies
46 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Griffin, GA was General Business Administration & Management with 59 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Griffin, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Southern Crescent Technical College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

3,906 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southern Crescent Technical College with 3,906 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 1,155 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Griffin, GA, which is 0.42 times less than the 2,751 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 1,839 degrees mean that there were 1.11 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,664 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($726) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,350) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.33M), Some college (1.78M), and Bachelors Degree (1.56M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Griffin, GA was $195,100 in 2023, which is 0.643 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $185,500 to $195,100, a 5.18% increase. The homeownership rate in Griffin, GA is 39.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Griffin, GA have an average commute time of 24.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Griffin, GA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Griffin, GA is $44,021. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Griffin, GA was Census Tract 1611 with a value of $80,833, followed by Census Tract 1605 and Census Tract 1603, with respective values of $68,872 and $53,169.

Housing

Property

$195,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$18,204

$3,837

Median Property Taxes

±$533

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Griffin, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Griffin, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

39.5%

Homeownership

2023

59.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 39.5% of the housing units in Griffin, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 37.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Griffin, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1611
Census Tract 1605
Census Tract 1603

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Griffin, GA was Census Tract 1611 with a value of $80,833, followed by Census Tract 1605 and Census Tract 1603, with respective values of $68,872 and $53,169.

The following map shows all of the places in Griffin, GA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$44,021

Median Household Income

± $5,604

9.72k

Number of Households

± 943

In 2023, the median household income of the 9.72k households in Griffin, GA grew to $44,021 from the previous year's value of $42,047.

The following chart displays the households in Griffin, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Griffin, GA is from Georgia.

0.474

2022 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.475

2021 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2022, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.224% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Georgia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (82.4%)
Carpooled (9.28%)
Worked At Home (5.97%)

In 2023, 82.4% of workers in Griffin, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.28%) and those who worked at home (5.97%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Griffin, GA have a shorter commute time (24.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.73% of the workforce in Griffin, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Griffin, GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Griffin, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Griffin, GA have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

25.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Griffin, GA (5.96k out of 23.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Griffin, GA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

85.8% of the population of Griffin, GA has health coverage, with 35.6% on employee plans, 26.8% on Medicaid, 8.62% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 1.84% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Spalding County, GA see 2325 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.04% increase from the previous year (2152 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2612 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 641 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,325 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Spalding County, GA

Primary care physicians in Spalding County, GA see an average of 2,325 patients per year. This represents a 8.04% increase from the previous year (2,152 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Spalding County, GA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.1% under 18 years, 23.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

14.2%

Uninsured

35.6%

Employer Coverage

26.8%

Medicaid

8.62%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

1.84%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Griffin, GA grew by 6.78% from 13.3% to 14.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Griffin, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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