Griffith, IN Demographics

A map of Griffith's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	9,554	9,805	58.7%	59.3%
Hispanic	3,103	3,064	19.1%	18.5%
Black	2,364	2,784	14.5%	16.8%
Multiracial	847	662	5.2%	4.0%
Asian	321	135	2.0%	0.8%
Native American/Other	84	78	0.5%	0.5%

Griffith, Indiana has an estimated population of 16,273, a slight decrease from the 16,528 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.7% White, 19.1% Hispanic, 14.5% Black, 5.2% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Griffith, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Griffith has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Griffith, that probability was 58.4% in 2020 and 59.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Griffith is ranked the 58th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Griffith was ranked the 57th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Griffith's White Population

9,554 residents of Griffith, or 58.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Griffith is significantly lower than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Griffith ranks 678th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Griffith's White population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of Griffith's population has decreased from 59.3% to 58.7%.

Griffith is less White than neighboring Highland (65.7% White), Schererville (70% White), Munster (69.6% White), Dyer (78.6% White), and St. John (78.7% White).

Griffith's Black Population

2,364 residents of Griffith, or 14.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Griffith is higher than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Griffith ranks 14th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Griffith's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.1%. Black residents' share of Griffith's population has decreased from 16.8% to 14.5%.

Griffith is more Black than neighboring Highland (8.7% Black), Schererville (7.7% Black), Munster (7.4% Black), Dyer (2.4% Black), and St. John (2.3% Black).

Griffith's Asian Population

321 residents of Griffith, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Griffith is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Griffith ranks 166th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Griffith's Asian population has grown by an estimated 137.8%. Asian residents' share of Griffith's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.0%.

Griffith is more Asian than neighboring Highland (1.8% Asian). Griffith is less Asian than neighboring Schererville (2.1% Asian), Munster (6.3% Asian), and Dyer (3.1% Asian).

Griffith's Hispanic Population

3,103 residents of Griffith, or 19.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Griffith is considerably higher than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Griffith ranks 29th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Griffith's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Griffith's population has increased from 18.5% to 19.1%.

Griffith is more Hispanic than neighboring Schererville (16.2% Hispanic), Munster (14.5% Hispanic), Dyer (12.7% Hispanic), and St. John (13.6% Hispanic). Griffith is less Hispanic than neighboring Highland (20.3% Hispanic).

Griffith's Native American/Other Population

84 residents of Griffith, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Griffith is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Griffith ranks 307th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Griffith's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 7.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Griffith's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Griffith is more Native American/Other than neighboring Highland (0.4% Native American/Other), Schererville (0.3% Native American/Other), Munster (0.3% Native American/Other), and Dyer (0.2% Native American/Other). Griffith is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. John (2.2% Native American/Other).

Griffith's Multiracial Population

847 residents of Griffith, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Griffith is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Griffith ranks 241st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Griffith's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 27.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Griffith's population has increased from 4.0% to 5.2%.

Griffith is more Multiracial than neighboring Highland (3.1% Multiracial), Schererville (3.7% Multiracial), Munster (1.9% Multiracial), Dyer (3% Multiracial), and St. John (1.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.