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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Groton

South Dakota · 1,356 residents · 1.751 sq mi
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Groton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $38,125. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $65,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,356
+12%since 1990
from 1,212 in 1990
1990 – 2025
774 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 692 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
−4%since 1990
from 40.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Groton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,125
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,714 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,248
+72%since 1990
from $10,040 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.8%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,200
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$368
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $217 in 1990
US average: $602
73.7%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 69.3% in 1990
26.3% rent
1.7
−3%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,185)
Black1.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6.1%(74)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,338)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.1%(15)
1
−82%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.1%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.5%
+13.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
−44%since 1990
from 21.8 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, South Dakota?

Groton, South Dakota has about 1,356 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Groton, South Dakota?

The typical household in Groton, South Dakota earns about $38,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Groton, South Dakota expensive?

In Groton, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $65,200, and the typical rent is about $368 a month.

How educated are people in Groton, South Dakota?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Groton, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Groton, South Dakota?

About 5.8% of people in Groton, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Groton, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Groton, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 144 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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