Griffin, Georgia
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Griffin is a city located in Spalding County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 23,451. The city is the county seat of Spalding CountyTemplate:GR. Griffin is the birthlace of several NFL players including Miami Dolphins tight end Randy McMichael, former Atlanta Falcons linebacker Jessie Tuggle, New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Johnathan Sullivan, Washington Redskins linebacker Chris Clemons and lineman Nic Clemons, Houston Texans defensive end Charlie Clemons, former Atlanta Falcons linebacker Ben Talley, and former Chicago Bears wide receiver Willie Gault. It is also the home of Collipark Music Hip Hop recording artists Homebwoi, Sho Nuff Records recording artist Jody Breeze and Hip Hop Encounter CEO Victor Walker. Western legend Doc Holliday who fought with Wyatt Earp at the OK Corral, established his dental practice in Griffin.
Geography
Image:GAMap-doton-Griffin.PNG Griffin is located at 33°14'51" North, 84°16'15" West (33.247602, -84.270891)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 37.8 km² (14.6 mi²). 37.6 km² (14.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.55% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 23,451 people, 8,876 households, and 5,955 families residing in the city. The population density was 623.6/km² (1,615.0/mi²). There were 9,636 housing units at an average density of 256.2/km² (663.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 46.98% White, 49.88% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.99% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.98% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. 2.22% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 8,876 households out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.1% were married couples living together, 24.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.7% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 86.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,088, and the median income for a family was $33,963. Males had a median income of $30,488 versus $21,352 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,563. 21.4% of the population and 17.7% of families were below the poverty line. 28.4% of those under the age of 18 and 16.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.