Groton, CT

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2022 Population

9,364

0.332% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

0.796% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

16.1%

5.36% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$64,611

9.68% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$257,300

15.3% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

5,250

5.02% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Groton, CT had a population of 9.36k people with a median age of 38 and a median household income of $64,611. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Groton, CT grew from 9,333 to 9,364, a 0.332% increase and its median household income grew from $58,911 to $64,611, a 9.68% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Groton, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (8.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.77%), White (Hispanic) (6.71%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.79%).

None of the households in Groton, CT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.2% of the residents in Groton, CT are U.S. citizens.

In 2022, the median property value in Groton, CT was $257,300, and the homeownership rate was 45.3%.

Most people in Groton, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Groton, CT was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Groton, CT is home to a population of 9.36k people, from which 95.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 9.9% of Groton, CT residents were born outside of the country (927 people).

In 2022, there were 7.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.99k people) in Groton, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 768 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 728 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.2%

2022 Citizenship

93.6%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 95.2% of Groton, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Groton, CT was 93.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Groton, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Groton, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
5.99k ± 504
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
768 ± 327
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
728 ± 355

13.3%

Hispanic Population

1.24k people

13.3% of the people in Groton, CT are hispanic (1.24k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Groton, CT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Connecticut.

Most Common Origin

Jamaica
41,700 ± 4,984 people
India
40,990 ± 4,942 people
Dominican Republic
28,698 ± 4,143 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Connecticut was Jamaica, the natal country of 41,700 Connecticut residents, followed by India with 40,990 and Dominican Republic with 28,698.

Foreign-Born Population

9.9%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

927 people

11.9%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.11k people

As of 2022, 9.9% of Groton, CT residents (927 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Groton, CT was 11.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Groton, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
138 ± 82
Vietnam
119 ± 57
Gulf War (1990s)
109 ± 72

Groton, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.16 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Groton, CT employs 5.25k people. The largest industries in Groton, CT are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,014 people), Manufacturing (813 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (565 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($85,263), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,772), and Manufacturing ($82,641).

Males in Connecticut have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $78,304. The income inequality in Connecticut (measured using the Gini index) is 0.501, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

5.25k

2022 Value

± 608

5.02%

1 Year growth

± 15.5%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Groton, CT grew at a rate of 5.02%, from 5k employees to 5.25k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Groton, CT, are Management Occupations (565 people), Sales & Related Occupations (523 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (506 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Groton, CT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Connecticut (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

5.25k

2022 Value

± 608

5.02%

1 Year growth

± 15.5%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Groton, CT grew at a rate of 5.02%, from 5k employees to 5.25k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Groton, CT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,014 people), Manufacturing (813 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (565 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Groton, CT, though some of these residents may live in Groton, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$58,269

Median earning men ± $14,179

$35,127

Median earning women ± $3,206

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($123,000), Other Services Except Public Administration ($115,181), and Manufacturing ($84,865).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Manufacturing ($69,531), Public Administration ($61,818), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,329).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

Y-Axis

1.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.67M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 1.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 17.2%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Connecticut.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing the state of Connecticut. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Groton, CT. Showing the available data for Connecticut.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (59.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Connecticut for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Connecticut

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Richard Blumenthal

Senator from Connecticut

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Chris Murphy

Senator from Connecticut

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing Connecticut.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Connecticut over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Connecticut

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Connecticut have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

The median tuition cost in N/A for a public four year colleges is $15,672 for in-state students and $38,340 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2022 in Groton, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 97.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 493 (55.6% men and 44.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 493 students enrolled in Groton, CT, 55.6% men and 44.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 303 records, of which 40.6% were women and 59.4% men.

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($15,672) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($968) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($950) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.962% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (765k), Bachelors Degree (631k), and Some college (550k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Groton, CT was $257,300 in 2022, which is 0.913 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $223,200 to $257,300, a 15.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Groton, CT is 45.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Groton, CT have an average commute time of 17.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Groton, CT is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$257,300

Median Property Value 2022

±$15,932

$2,123

Median Property Taxes

±$349

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Groton, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Groton, CT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

45.3%

Homeownership

2022

64.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 45.3% of the housing units in Groton, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 43.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Groton, CT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Groton, CT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,611

Median Household Income

± $11,160

4.69k

Number of Households

± 584

In 2022, the median household income of the 4.69k households in Groton, CT grew to $64,611 from the previous year's value of $58,911.

The following chart displays the households in Groton, CT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Groton, CT is from Connecticut.

0.501

2022 Wage GINI in Connecticut

0.502

2021 Wage GINI in Connecticut

In 2022, the income inequality in Connecticut was 0.501 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0861% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Connecticut was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Connecticut in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Connecticut across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (75.3%)
Walked (10.1%)
Carpooled (5.69%)

In 2022, 75.3% of workers in Groton, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (10.1%) and those who carpooled to work (5.69%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Groton, CT have a shorter commute time (17.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 0.14% of the workforce in Groton, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Groton, CT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Groton, CT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Groton, CT have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Groton, CT (1.51k out of 9.33k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 12 - 14.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Groton, CT is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.2% of the population of Groton, CT has health coverage, with 47.9% on employee plans, 24.7% on Medicaid, 8.41% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.61% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New London County, CT see 1587 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.32% increase from the previous year (1551 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1268 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 230 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,587 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New London County, CT

Primary care physicians in New London County, CT see an average of 1,587 patients per year. This represents a 2.32% increase from the previous year (1,551 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New London County, CT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.6% under 18 years, 27.1% between 18 and 34 years, 39.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.2% were men and 47.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.81%

Uninsured

47.9%

Employer Coverage

24.7%

Medicaid

8.41%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.61%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Groton, CT grew by 25.6% from 4.62% to 5.81%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Groton, CT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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