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Groton

New York · 2,077 residents (2025 est.) · 1.737 sq mi
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Groton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,114. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 636 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,700. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 30% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,834
−26%since 2000
from 2,470 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,056 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 1,422 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.2
+20%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,077 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Groton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,114
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,047 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,415
+112%since 2000
from $18,108 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
+10%since 2010
from 0.370 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,700
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$832
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
36.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.2%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+30%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(2,395)
Black0.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(9)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(63)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(1,602)
Black1.3%(23)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(48)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other8.6%(157)
Diversity Score28.6%(525)
Diversity Score
29
+1016%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.6%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2012
from 16.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2017
from 78.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Groton, New York?

Groton, New York has about 1,834 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Groton, New York?

The typical household in Groton, New York earns about $60,114 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Groton, New York expensive?

In Groton, New York, the median home is worth about $156,700, and the typical rent is about $832 a month.

How educated are people in Groton, New York?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Groton, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Groton, New York?

About 8.2% of people in Groton, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Groton, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Groton, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 564 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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