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Groton

Massachusetts · 1,232 residents · 1.672 sq mi
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Groton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,714. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 60% 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 $758,500. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,232
+11%since 2000
from 1,113 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
737 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 666 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
+26%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8201K1K1K2K1990201020202024Groton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,714
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,409 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,274
+52%since 2000
from $33,044 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
+28%since 2010
from 0.367 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$758,500
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $282,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$349
−64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $539 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.9%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
25.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
+42.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+15%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,047)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(16)
Asian1.1%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(90)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(980)
Black2.9%(36)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(73)
Asian3.4%(42)
Other8.2%(101)
Diversity Score44.4%(547)
Diversity Score
44
+446%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 31.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+54%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.1%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.9%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2012
from 16.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−98.9 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2017
from 80.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 89.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Groton, Massachusetts?

Groton, Massachusetts has about 1,232 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Groton, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Groton, Massachusetts earns about $135,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Groton, Massachusetts expensive?

In Groton, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $758,500, and the typical rent is about $349 a month.

How educated are people in Groton, Massachusetts?

About 59.9% of adults age 25 and over in Groton, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Groton, Massachusetts?

About 10.1% of people in Groton, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Groton, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Groton, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 125 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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