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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Groton

New York · 2,470 residents · 1.737 sq mi
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Groton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,047. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $72,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,470
+3%since 1990
from 2,398 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,422 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 1,381 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.5
+14%since 1990
from 33.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Groton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,047
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,273 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,108
+69%since 1990
from $10,684 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.2%
−5.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$72,100
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$425
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $325 in 1990
US average: $602
62.5%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 63.6% in 1990
37.5% rent
2.0
−13%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(2,367)
Black0.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(15)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score4.7%(113)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(2,395)
Black0.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(9)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score2.6%(63)
3
−46%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.6%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.0%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 77.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−30%since 1990
from 21.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Groton, New York?

Groton, New York has about 2,470 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Groton, New York earns about $36,047 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 $72,100, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Groton, New York?

About 17.6% 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 5.2% of people in Groton, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Groton, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Groton, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 72 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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