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Groton

Massachusetts · 1,113 residents · 1.672 sq mi
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Groton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $58,409. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $282,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,113
+1%since 1990
from 1,107 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
666 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 662 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.0
+11%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8201K1K1K2K1990201020202024Groton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,409
−28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,447 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,044
+54%since 1990
from $21,515 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.4%
+10.9 ptssince 1990
from 0.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$282,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $225,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
−41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $688 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
56.1%
−21.2 ptssince 1990
from 77.3% in 1990
43.9% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+32%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(1,058)
Black1.5%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.9%(32)
Diversity Score10.7%(118)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,047)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(16)
Asian1.1%(12)
Diversity Score8.1%(90)
Diversity Score
8
−24%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.3%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 48.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.1%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 95.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
31.0%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 21.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
−17%since 1990
from 26.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Groton, Massachusetts?

Groton, Massachusetts has about 1,113 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Groton, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Groton, Massachusetts earns about $58,409 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 $282,700, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Groton, Massachusetts?

About 55.3% 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 11.4% 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 6 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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