Groton, SD

Census Place

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2023 Population

1,794

6.28% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Thune

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Rounds

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

3.88%

13.7% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$82,083

0.915% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$173,000

10.8% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

935

4.47% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Groton, SD had a population of 1.79k people with a median age of 34 and a median household income of $82,083. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Groton, SD grew from 1,688 to 1,794, a 6.28% increase and its median household income declined from $82,841 to $82,083, a −0.915% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Groton, SD are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.6%), Other (Hispanic) (4.96%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.23%), and White (Hispanic) (0.502%).

None of the households in Groton, SD 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.

96.6% of the residents in Groton, SD are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Groton, SD was $173,000, and the homeownership rate was 76.3%.

Most people in Groton, SD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Groton, SD was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Groton, SD is home to a population of 1.79k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.01% of Groton, SD residents were born outside of the country (72 people).

In 2023, there were 18.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.63k people) in Groton, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 89 Other (Hispanic) and 43 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.6%

2023 Citizenship

98.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.6% of Groton, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Groton, SD was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Groton, SD

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.63k ± 403
Other (Hispanic)
89 ± 85
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
43 ± 48

5.8%

Hispanic Population

104 people

5.8% of the people in Groton, SD are hispanic (104 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Groton, SD 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 South Dakota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,032 ± 1,350 people
Guatemala
2,803 ± 1,298 people
Ethiopia
2,418 ± 1,206 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,032 South Dakota residents, followed by Guatemala with 2,803 and Ethiopia with 2,418.

Foreign-Born Population

4.01%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

72 people

1.18%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

20 people

As of 2023, 4.01% of Groton, SD residents (72 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Groton, SD was 1.18%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
21 ± 20
Gulf War (2001-)
11 ± 17
Vietnam
8 ± 17

Groton, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.91 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Groton, SD employs 935 people. The largest industries in Groton, SD are Health Care & Social Assistance (171 people), Manufacturing (140 people), and Retail Trade (135 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($123,125), Wholesale Trade ($77,917), and Public Administration ($71,875).

Males in South Dakota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,552. The income inequality in South Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.438, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

935

2023 Value

± 159

4.47%

1 Year growth

± 23.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Groton, SD grew at a rate of 4.47%, from 895 employees to 935 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Groton, SD, are Production Occupations (126 people), Sales & Related Occupations (114 people), and Management Occupations (109 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Groton, SD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Dakota (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

935

2023 Value

± 159

4.47%

1 Year growth

± 23.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Groton, SD grew at a rate of 4.47%, from 895 employees to 935 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Groton, SD, are Health Care & Social Assistance (171 people), Manufacturing (140 people), and Retail Trade (135 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Groton, SD, though some of these residents may live in Groton, SD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$63,929

Median earning men ± $12,452

$48,125

Median earning women ± $7,623

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($79,167), Manufacturing ($75,156), and Public Administration ($72,083).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($60,278), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,333), and Manufacturing ($48,333).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.37%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 450k people employed in South Dakota. This represents a 2.37% 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 8.96%.

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

Education

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.574% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.482% 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 (206k), Some college (148k), and Bachelors Degree (133k).

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, SD was $173,000 in 2023, which is 0.57 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $156,100 to $173,000, a 10.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Groton, SD is 76.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Groton, SD have an average commute time of 18.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Groton, SD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$173,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$29,282

$522

Median Property Taxes

±$100

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, SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

76.3%

Homeownership

2023

59.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 76.3% of the housing units in Groton, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9519

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Groton, SD 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.

$82,083

Median Household Income

± $16,461

684

Number of Households

± 126

In 2023, the median household income of the 684 households in Groton, SD declined from $82,083 from the previous year's value of $82,841.

The following chart displays the households in Groton, SD 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, SD is from South Dakota.

0.438

2022 Wage GINI in South Dakota

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in South Dakota

In 2022, the income inequality in South Dakota was 0.438 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.26% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Dakota in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (93.6%)
Walked (2.39%)
Carpooled (2.28%)

In 2023, 93.6% of workers in Groton, SD drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (2.39%) and those who carpooled to work (2.28%).

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

18.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Groton, SD have a shorter commute time (18.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.66% of the workforce in Groton, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Groton, SD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Groton, SD have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

3.88% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Groton, SD (68 out of 1.75k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 12 - 14 and then Males 65 - 74.

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

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

94.9% of the population of Groton, SD has health coverage, with 66.8% on employee plans, 2.57% on Medicaid, 10.4% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 2.17% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Brown County, SD see 1550 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.257% decrease from the previous year (1554 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1657 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 234 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,550 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Brown County, SD

Primary care physicians in Brown County, SD see an average of 1,550 patients per year. This represents a 0.257% decrease from the previous year (1,554 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 31.1% under 18 years, 21.9% between 18 and 34 years, 31.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 54.6% were men and 45.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.07%

Uninsured

66.8%

Employer Coverage

2.57%

Medicaid

10.4%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

2.17%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Groton, SD grew by 77.4% from 2.86% to 5.07%.

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

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