Groton, Connecticut
Groton: town in Connecticut
About
Groton is a town located in the county of New London in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 40,115. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 38,258 inhabitants.
The town was created 321 years ago in 1704.
Quick Facts about Groton
| Population | 38,258 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Connecticut (United States) |
| County | New London County |
| Different from | Groton |
| Postal code | 06340 |
| Water as percent of area | 54.39% |
| Land as percent of area | 45.61% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.3501,-72.0784 |
| Altitude | 79 feet / 24 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1705 (321 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 22:02:40 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | -4.85% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 59℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Groton is located at 41°21'0"N 72°4'42"W (41.3501000, -72.0784100).
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Weather
59°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
7 to 10 mph SW
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A slight chance of rain showers after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Groton decreased by 4.85% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40,115 | - | census |
| 2011 | 39,826 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 40,231 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 40,100 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 39,735 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 39,288 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 39,093 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 38,880 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 38,644 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 38,358 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 38,258 | -0.26% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 9,895 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 10,650 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -7.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 9,210 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,650 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 13.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 27.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.8% |
| White only, percent : | 80.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 9.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 16.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 67.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 607 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 20.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.4% |
Groton zip code is 06340.
County name: New London, County
fips: 09011
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $273,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,248 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,061 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,163 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,366 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.31 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.0% |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 85,154 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,022 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $59,219 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $38,448 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 968 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 566 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 281 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 119 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 831 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 37 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 859 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 5,457.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.95 |
Best Things to Do in Groton
1Eastern Point Beach
Rating: 4.6 (648)
1 Beach Pond Rd, Groton, CT 06340, United States View details
Phone: +18604464128 | Website available
2Esker Point Beach
Rating: 4.1 (491)
900 Groton Long Point Rd, Groton, CT 06340, United States View details
Phone: +18605365680
3Submarine Force Library & Museum
Rating: 4.8 (349)
1 Crystal Lake Rd, Groton, CT 06340, United States View details
Phone: +18003430079 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Groton
1Groton Town Hall Annex
Rating: 2.5 (4)
134 Groton Long Point Rd, Groton, CT 06340 View details
Phone: +18604465982 | Website available
People born in Groton (36)
People born in Groton, including astronaut Pierre J. Thuot, explorer and adventurer John Ledyard, politician James Y. Smith, .
More notable people
- Silas Deane (American politician (1737-1789)) he was born in 24/12/1737
- Elisha Haley (American politician (1776-1860)) he was born in 21/01/1776
- Nelson Tift (Confederate Navy officer and politician (1810-1891)) he was born in 23/07/1810
- Noyes Barber (American politician) he was born in 28/04/1781
- Daniel Avery (American politician) he was born in 18/09/1766
- Eddie Lucas (American basketball player) he was born in 14/07/1975
- Ron Athey (American performance artist) he was born in 16/12/1961
- Asa Whitney (American businessman) he was born in 01/01/1797
- Costa Dillon (American filmmaker) he was born in 01/01/1953
- Dave Campo (American football player and coach) he was born in 18/07/1947
- Elijah F. Smith (American politician) he was born in 01/12/1792
- George Hall (American football player) he was born in 02/08/1984
- Lorenzo Burrows (American politician) he was born in 15/03/1805
- Nathan Daboll (American mathematician) he was born in 24/04/1750
- Nathan Daboll (American politician) he was born in 14/11/1780
- Robert P. Anderson (United States federal judge) he was born in 27/03/1906
- Thomas Rogers (American mechanical engineer) he was born in 01/01/1792
- Waightstill Avery (American politician) he was born in 10/05/1741
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Groton, CT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129774 | Mitchell College | New London (CT) | 06320 |
| 130624 | United States Coast Guard Academy | New London (CT) | 06320-4195 |
| 443483 | Cortiva Institute-Groton | Groton (CT) | 06340 |
| 128902 | Connecticut College | New London (CT) | 06320-4196 |
| 436827 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | Groton (CT) | 06340-6097 |
Nearby Transit Stations (20)
Rail and bus stations connected to Groton, CT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NLC | New London Union Station | 27 Water Street | RAIL |
| MYS | Mystic station | 2 Roosevelt Avenue | RAIL |
| FOX | Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut | 39 Norwich Westerley Rd. | BUS |
| WLY | Westerly station | 14 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| OSB | Old Saybrook station | 455 Boston Post Road | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Groton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Borough Post Office | Groton (CT) | 06340 |
| Groton Post Office | Groton (CT) | 06340 |
| New London Post Office | New London (CT) | 06320 |
| Groton Naval Ba Post Office | Groton (CT) | 06349 |
| Groton Long Poin Post Office | Groton (CT) | 06340 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Groton, Massachusetts town in Connecticut with a population of 11,256 people.
- Groton, New York town in Tompkins County, New York, United States with a population of 2,156 people.
- Groton, Vermont town in Caledonia County, Vermont with a population of 954 people.
- Groton, New Hampshire human settlement in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America with a population of 610 people.
- Groton, South Dakota city in Brown County, South Dakota, United States with a population of 121 people.
Other cities in New London County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in New London County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich | 38,619 | City in Connecticut, USA |
| New London | 26,870 | City in Connecticut, United States |
| Montville | 18,463 | Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States |
| Colchester | 15,774 | Town in the U. |
| Ledyard | 14,579 | Town of the United States |
| Old Lyme | 7,280 | Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States |
| Lebanon | 7,112 | Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States |
| Pawcatuck | 5,624 | City in Connecticut, United States of America |
| North Stonington | 5,197 | City in New London County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Preston City | 5,000 | Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States |
| Lisbon | 4,238 | Town in Connecticut, USA |
| Mystic | 4,205 | Village in Connecticut |
| Long Hill | 4,205 | Census designated place |
| Salem | 4,083 | Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States |
| Old Mystic | 3,554 | Village in the United States |
| Jewett City | 3,396 | City in Griswold, Connecticut, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Groton distances to largest Connecticut cities