Groton, South Dakota
Groton: city in Brown County, South Dakota, United States
About
Groton is a city located in the county of Brown in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 118 and a population density of 26 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 121 inhabitants.
The city was created 138 years ago in 1887.
Quick Facts about Groton
| Population | 121 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Dakota (United States) |
| County | Brown County |
| Postal code | 57445 |
| Phone Area Codes | 605 |
| Area | 4.54 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.4475,-98.0987 |
| Altitude | 1,302 feet / 397 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1888 (138 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 20:05:02 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 27 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.48% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Groton is located at 45°26'51"N 98°5'55"W (45.4474600, -98.0987100).
Groton map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South southeast wind 16 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Groton increased by 2.48% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 118 | - | census |
| 2011 | 118 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 121 | 2.48% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 121 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 119 | -1.68% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 119 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 122 | 2.46% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 122 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 121 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 120 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 121 | 0.83% | estimation process |
People born in Groton (1)
American jockey Earl Sande was born in Groton
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Groton, SD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219259 | Northern State University | Aberdeen (SD) | 57401-7198 |
| 219295 | Presentation College | Aberdeen (SD) | 57401-1280 |
Closest post offices linked to Groton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Groton Post Office | Groton (SD) | 57445 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Groton, Connecticut town in Connecticut with a population of 38,258 people.
- 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.
Other cities in Brown County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Brown County , SD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 930 | City in and the county seat of Brown County, South Dakota, United States |
| Bath | 747 | Unincorporated community in South Dakota |
| Warner | 593 | Town in Brown County, South Dakota, United States |
| Ordway | 295 | Township in Brown County, South Dakota |
| Claremont | 122 | Town in Brown County, South Dakota, United States |
| Columbia | 108 | City in Brown County, South Dakota, United States |
| Westport | 107 | Town in Brown County, South Dakota, United States |
| Putney | 104 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Stratford | 74 | Town in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Frederick | 61 | Town in Brown County, South Dakota, United States |
| Hecla | 52 | Township in Brown County, South Dakota |
| Verdon | 5 | Town in South Dakota, United States of America |