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Groton Long Point

Connecticut · 522 residents (2025 est.) · 0.427 sq mi
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Groton Long Point is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $172,500. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 121 residents. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $969,600. With a median age of 62.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
546
−18%since 2000
from 667 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
1,279 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,562 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.7
+31%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:522 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
4234895566236892000201020202024Groton Long Point
2024546
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$172,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,027 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$139,955
+174%since 2000
from $51,066 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.565
+24%since 2010
from 0.454 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services17.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$969,600
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,295
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,138 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.6%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
8.4% rent
Vacancy rate
56.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+38%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(623)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(23)
Asian0.9%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.1%(74)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(521)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(14)
Diversity Score11.1%(60)
Diversity Score
11
Unchangedsince 2000
from 11 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
78.6%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 98.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
39.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 34.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+69%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2011
from 46.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.6%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 7.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.7%
−98.4 ptssince 2013
from 99.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2017
from 90.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2016
from 92.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Groton Long Point, Connecticut?

Groton Long Point, Connecticut has about 546 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Groton Long Point, Connecticut?

The typical household in Groton Long Point, Connecticut earns about $172,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Groton Long Point, Connecticut expensive?

In Groton Long Point, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $969,600, and the typical rent is about $2,295 a month.

How educated are people in Groton Long Point, Connecticut?

About 78.6% of adults age 25 and over in Groton Long Point, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Groton Long Point, Connecticut?

About 9.2% of people in Groton Long Point, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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