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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Groton

Connecticut · 10,010 residents · 3.083 sq mi
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Groton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,515. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $123,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,010
+2%since 1990
from 9,837 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,247 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 3,191 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.6
+6%since 1990
from 29.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Groton
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,515
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,952 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,239
+45%since 1990
from $15,314 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.9%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$123,500
−33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $140,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$620
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $585 in 1990
US average: $602
39.9%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 36.2% in 1990
60.1% rent
3.0
−33%since 1990
from 4.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(8,619)
Black8.3%(819)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(425)
Asian1.5%(146)
Diversity Score35.7%(3,513)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(7,485)
Black9.4%(939)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(773)
Asian3.5%(353)
Diversity Score46%(4,606)
46
+29%since 1990
from 36 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.8%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.5%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 82.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
−34%since 1990
from 18.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Groton, Connecticut?

Groton, Connecticut has about 10,010 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Groton, Connecticut?

The typical household in Groton, Connecticut earns about $40,515 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Groton, Connecticut expensive?

In Groton, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $123,500, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Groton, Connecticut?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Groton, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Groton, Connecticut?

About 9.9% of people in Groton, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Groton, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Groton, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 173 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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