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Groton

Massachusetts · 1,353 residents · 1.672 sq mi
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Groton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,875. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $384,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,353
+22%since 2000
from 1,113 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
809 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 666 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+11%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8201K1K1K2K1990201020202024Groton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,875
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,409 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,132
+67%since 2000
from $33,044 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$384,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $282,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$944
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $539 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
38.2% rent
Afford Score
3.8
−22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(1,057)
Black4.9%(66)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(92)
Asian3.1%(42)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.5%(480)
Diversity Score
35
+337%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+58%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.2%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−91.5 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Groton, Massachusetts?

Groton, Massachusetts has about 1,353 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Groton, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Groton, Massachusetts earns about $101,875 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 $384,000, and the typical rent is about $944 a month.

How educated are people in Groton, Massachusetts?

About 47.5% 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 246 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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