Groton, Massachusetts
Groton: town in Connecticut
About
Groton is a town located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,646. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,256 inhabitants.
The town was created 321 years ago in 1704.
Quick Facts about Groton
| Population | 11,256 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Different from | Groton |
| Postal code | 06340 |
| Water as percent of area | 54.39% |
| Land as percent of area | 45.61% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.6112,-71.5745 |
| Altitude | 79 feet / 24 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1705 (321 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:12:40 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 5.42% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 52℉ Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Groton is located at 42°36'40"N 71°34'28"W (42.6112000, -71.5745100).
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Groton increased by 5.42% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 40,115 | - | census |
| 2010 | 10,646 | -276.81% | census |
| 2011 | 10,916 | 2.47% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,032 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,117 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,217 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,267 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,307 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,335 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,349 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,325 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,256 | -0.61% | estimation process |
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, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 382416 | Greater Lowell Technical School | Tyngsboro (MA) | 01879 |
Nearby Transit Stations (29)
Rail and bus stations connected to Groton, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSH | Nashua, NH | 8 North Southwood Drive | BUS |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| WOR | Union Station | 2 Washington Square | RAIL |
| MHT | Manchester, New Hampshire | 119 Canal St. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Groton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Groton Post Office | Groton (MA) | 01450 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Groton, Connecticut town in Connecticut with a population of 38,258 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 Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 119,192 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Lowell | 110,904 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| Newton | 87,803 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Somerville | 80,935 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Framingham | 73,892 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Framingham Center | 65,413 | A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts. |
| Waltham | 62,069 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Medford | 60,847 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Malden | 59,922 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Everett | 46,107 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Arlington | 45,169 | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Billerica | 43,021 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Woburn | 40,135 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Marlborough | 39,290 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Watertown | 36,125 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Natick | 35,766 | Town in Massachusetts |
Distance to Other Cities
Groton distances to largest Massachusetts cities