Griffith, Indiana
Griffith: Town in Calumet and St. John townships in Lake County, Indiana, United States
About
Griffith is a township located in the county of Lake in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 16,893 and a population density of 843 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 16,032 inhabitants.
The township was created 171 years ago in 1853.
Quick Facts about Griffith
| Population : | 16,032 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Lake County |
| Postal code : | 46319 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 219 |
| Area : | 20.03 km2 |
| Altitude : | 630 feet / 192 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1854 (171 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 07:53:07 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 800 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.37% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Griffith is located at 41°31'42"N 87°25'25"W (41.5283700, -87.4236500).
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Official website of Griffith
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Griffith decreased by 5.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 16,893 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,832 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,732 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,629 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,542 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,374 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,251 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,138 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,078 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,060 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,032 | -0.17% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Griffith
1 Central Park
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3 Tot Park
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4 Griffith Park Department
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5 Griffith Train Museum
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People born in Griffith (1)
baseball player Loretta Janowski was born in Griffith
Schools in Griffith
College & universities near Griffith, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150303 | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Highland | Highland (IN) | 46322 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Griffith, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DYE | Dyer station | 913 Sheffield Avenue | RAIL |
| GRY | Gary, IN | 100 West 4th Avenue | BUS |
| HMI | Hammond–Whiting station | 1135 South Calumet Ave. | RAIL |
| HMW | Homewood | 18015 Park Ave. | RAIL |
| CHI | Chicago Union Station | 225 South Canal Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Griffith
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Griffith Post Office | Griffith (IN) | 46319 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Griffith , New South Wales with a population of 18,154 people.
- Griffith , Australian Capital Territory with a population of 4,856 people.
Other cities in Lake County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lake County , IN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| City of Gary | 80,294 | The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana. |
| Hammond | 75,342 | The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana. |
| Gary | 74,693 | The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana. |
| Merrillville | 34,916 | Town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana |
| Crown Point | 30,906 | City in Indiana, USA |
| Schererville | 28,593 | Town in northwest Indiana, USA |
| Hobart | 27,913 | City in Lake County, Indiana, United States of America |
| East Chicago | 27,742 | City in Lake County, Indiana, United States |
| Munster | 22,483 | Town in the U. |
| Highland | 22,283 | Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States |
| Dyer | 15,955 | Town in Indiana |
| Cedar Lake | 13,588 | Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States |
| Lake Station | 11,850 | City in Indiana, United States |
| Lowell | 9,450 | Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States |
| Winfield | 5,486 | Town of the United States |
| Whiting | 4,814 | City in Lake County, Indiana, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Griffith distances to largest Indiana cities
