Groton, CT

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Groton

Neighborhood

Southeastern Connecticut, CT

Osprey Beach / Neptune Park

Southeastern Connecticut, CT

Southeastern Connecticut, CT

Noank / Groton Long Point

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Groton

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

38.7%

Households with Children

18.7%

School Enrollment K-12

746

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.9%
School Age (5-17): 10.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 29.0%
Working Age (35-54): 20.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 18.4%
Seniors (65+): 16.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 5.9%
High School / GED: 24.5%
Some College or Associate's: 30.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 38.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 9.4%
Single Parents: 9.3%
Couples & Adults: 34.1%
Living Alone: 47.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 67.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 12.4%
Asian: 6.0%
Black or African American: 8.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 13.0%
South Asian: 40.3%
Southeast Asian: 46.8%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 2.0%
Puerto Rican: 70.0%
Cuban: 1.3%
Dominican: 19.5%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 2.9%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 39.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.1%
Other White: 59.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 35.8%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 2.4%
Other Black: 61.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 50.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 38.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 91.5%
Spanish: 3.5%
European & Indo-European: 3.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 3.5%
Middle School (5-8): 4.1%
High School (9-12): 3.1%
College / Graduate: 4.4%
Not Enrolled: 82.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources