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Groton

South Dakota · 1,458 residents · 1.751 sq mi
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Groton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,196. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $89,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% 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
1,458
+8%since 2000
from 1,356 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
833 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 774 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+4%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Groton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,196
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,234
+35%since 2000
from $17,248 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$586
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.2%
−27.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.8%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−7%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,338)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,419)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2%(29)
Diversity Score8%(117)
Diversity Score
8
+620%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+30%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% 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
8.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.5%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Groton, South Dakota?

Groton, South Dakota has about 1,458 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Groton, South Dakota earns about $56,196 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 $89,800, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Groton, South Dakota?

About 24.9% 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 4.5% 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 246 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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