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Groton

New York · 2,363 residents · 1.737 sq mi
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Groton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,441. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $99,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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
2,363
−4%since 2000
from 2,470 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,360 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,422 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+4%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Groton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,441
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,047 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,199
+23%since 2000
from $18,108 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$543
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.5%
−20.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
39.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+9%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(2,225)
Black1.6%(38)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(43)
Asian0.7%(17)
Other3.5%(83)
Diversity Score17.8%(422)
Diversity Score
18
+596%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+47%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.0%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Groton, New York?

Groton, New York has about 2,363 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Groton, New York earns about $45,441 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 $99,000, and the typical rent is about $543 a month.

How educated are people in Groton, New York?

About 19.5% 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 13.1% 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 35 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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