Griffin, Georgia
Griffin: County seat of Spalding County, Georgia, United States
About
Griffin is a city located in the county of Spalding in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 23,643. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 22,665 inhabitants.
The city was created 183 years ago in 1840.
Quick Facts about Griffin
| Population : | 22,665 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Georgia (United States) |
| County : | Spalding County |
| Postal code : | 30223–30224 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 770 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.97% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.03% |
| Altitude : | 978 feet / 298 meters |
| Capital city : | Griffin is capital of Spalding County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1841 (183 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 19:38:54 (19th April 2024) |
| Population growth : | -4.32% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Griffin is located at 33°14'48"N 84°15'51"W (33.2467800, -84.2640900).
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Official website of Griffin
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Griffin decreased by 4.32% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 23,643 | - | census |
| 2011 | 23,086 | -2.41% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 22,867 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 22,728 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 22,690 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 22,589 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 22,651 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 22,754 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 22,882 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 22,813 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 22,665 | -0.65% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,764 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,891 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,482 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,891 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.4% |
| White only, percent : | 89.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 12.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 80.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 474 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 8.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.0% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $130,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,165 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $385 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $708 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,989 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.34 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 14,024 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 91,265 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 578,771 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 114,881 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,646 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $55,473 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,190 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 535 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 281 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 152 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 27 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 464 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 102 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 365 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,533.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.15 |
Best Things to Do in Griffin
1 Griffin City Park
821 Pimento Ave, Griffin, GA 30224, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Airport Road Park
128 Airport Rd, Griffin, GA 30224, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Volunteer Park
Varsity Rd, Griffin, GA 30223, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Fairmont park
241 Blanton Ave, Griffin, GA 30223, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Third Ward Park
664-684 Bieze St, Griffin, GA 30224, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Griffin
1 La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant
1332 W Taylor St, Griffin, GA 30224, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Griffin
1 City Of Griffin
100 S Hill St, Griffin, GA 30223 ➦ Show Map
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2 Historic City Hall
201 E Solomon St, Griffin, GA 30223 ➦ Show Map
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Schools in Griffin
College & universities near Griffin, GA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 139986 | Southern Crescent Technical College | Griffin (GA) | 30223-2042 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Griffin, GA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | Peachtree Station | 1688 Peachtree Street, NW | RAIL |
Post offices near Griffin
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Griffin Post Office | Griffin (GA) | 30223 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Griffin , Indiana town in Indiana, USA with a population of 167 people.
- Griffin , North Dakota township in Stutsman County, North Dakota with a population of 49 people.
Other cities in Spalding County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Spalding County , GA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Experiment | 2,894 | Census-designated place in Spalding County, Georgia |
| East Griffin | 1,451 | Census-designated place in Spalding County, Georgia |
| Orchard Hill | 237 | Town in Spalding County, Georgia, United States |
| Sunny Side | 139 | Human settlement in Spalding County, Georgia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Griffin distances to largest Georgia cities
