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Groton

Massachusetts · 1,124 residents · 1.672 sq mi
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Groton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,414. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $396,600. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,124
+1%since 2000
from 1,113 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
672 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 666 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
+24%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8201K1K1K2K1990201020202024Groton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,414
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,409 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,601
+8%since 2000
from $33,044 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
58.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance21%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services19.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$396,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $282,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$409
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $539 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
41.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
−6%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(1,072)
Black1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(12)
Asian1%(11)
Other1.5%(17)
Diversity Score11%(123)
Diversity Score
11
+35%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+12%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.4%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Groton, Massachusetts?

Groton, Massachusetts has about 1,124 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Groton, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Groton, Massachusetts earns about $87,414 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 $396,600, and the typical rent is about $409 a month.

How educated are people in Groton, Massachusetts?

About 50.1% 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 1.3% 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 17 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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