Griffith

Also known as Griffith, Indiana, Griffith, Lake County, Indiana, Griffith, IN

town in Calumet and St. John townships in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Key facts

Country: United States
State: Indiana
County: Lake
Townships: North and St. John
Named after: Benjamin Griffith
Type: Town
Body: Town Council
President: Rick A. Ryfa ( R , 3rd)
Members: James A. Marker ( R , 1st ) Larry Ballah ( R , 2nd) Melissa Robbins ( R , 4th) Tony Hobson ( R , 5th)
Clerk treasurer: Gina Smith ( R )
Total: 7.77 sq mi (20.12 km )
Land: 7.77 sq mi (20.12 km )
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Griffith is a town in North and St. John townships in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is a part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 16,420 in 2020. The town's population is currently declining at a rate of 0.69% annually. Griffith has the 11th largest population and 17th largest area by size of incorporated municipalities in Lake County, Indiana.

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