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Griffin, GA


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Griffin, Georgia

Griffin, Georgia, in Spalding county, is 35 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Atlanta metropolitan area. Griffin contains a population of approximately 23,451.

The People and Families of Griffin

In Griffin, about 40% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Griffin. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Griffin has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Griffin had a median family income of $33,963.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Griffin favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $28,170. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Griffin Housing

Griffin has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 43% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Georgia, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Griffin, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Griffin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 9%Griffin Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Griffin Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Griffin, GA

Comparing Griffin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Female Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity97
Senior Citizens56
Well-Paid Single Women36
Age of the Population34
Male Share of the Population25
Well-Paid Single Men26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults48
People Above Poverty25
People in Middle Class or Better25
Median Family Income25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use810
Walking and Biking to Work68
Short Commute Times56
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Affordability of Rents63
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime24
Low Violent Crime23

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