Griffith, Indiana is a small town located in Lake County, approximately 25 miles southeast of downtown Chicago. The city has an estimated population of 16,213 as of 2020 and its population density is 2,073 people per square mile. Despite its relatively small size, Griffith is a vibrant community with a variety of local businesses, outdoor activities, organizations and sporting events.
The town boasts several restaurants such as Kozo Japanese Cuisine and Little Mexico Restaurant & Cantina. It also has many small businesses including the Griffith Flower Shop and Southlake Auto Care Center. There are plenty of year-round outdoor activities for residents to enjoy such as hiking at the Deep River County Park or visiting Linda’s Garden Center for gardening supplies.
Griffith also offers many opportunities for involvement through community organizations such as volunteer opportunities with Habitat for Humanity or Community Action Agency Lake County; youth sports leagues; and adult sports leagues such as softball and basketball. The area is also home to many local sporting events like the Griffith High School football games at Miller Stadium or the annual Cupid Shuffle 5K Road Race.
The population in Griffith is 16,213. There are 2,096 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Griffith is 37.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Griffith is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Griffith
- 45.4% are married
- 13.0% are divorced
- 25.0% are married with children
- 22.7% have children, but are single
Race in Griffith
- 67.0% are White
- 14.8% are Black
- 1.5% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 15.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander