Groton, CT
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
8,999
Unemployment
5.9%
Poverty
13.1%
Median Home
$223,300
Median Income
$51,941
Median Rent
$971
Groton SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
9.5
Safety
7
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
9
Groton, CT Crime Report
116
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,309.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-44.20%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Groton / 100k People |
Connecticut / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 116 | 1,309.1 | 1,746.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 23 | 259.6 | 181.6 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 11.3 | 3.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 11.3 | 57.2 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 18 | 203.1 | 103.8 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 93 | 1,049.5 | 1,565.1 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 18 | 203.1 | 187.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 64 | 722.3 | 1,141.2 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 11 | 124.1 | 236.8 | 246.0 |
Groton, CT Cost Of Living
112
Groton's Overall Cost Of Living
Groton's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Groton | Connecticut | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 124 | 100 | |
| Services | 120 | 121 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 108 | 112 | 100 | |
| Housing | 104 | 138 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 112 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 125 | 134 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Groton in Connecticut
Map Of Groton, CT
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Population over time in Groton
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,999 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 9,109 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 9,184 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 9,240 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 9,305 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 9,348 | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 9,569 | -1.7% |
| 2013 | 9,734 | -5.5% |
| 2012 | 10,305 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 10,225 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Groton
| Race | Groton | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.4% | 66.0% | 60.1% |
| African American | 8.9% | 9.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 7.4% | 4.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 5.7% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 21.1% | 16.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Groton
| Gender | Groton | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Groton for adults over 25
| Education | Groton | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 17.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Groton, Connecticut
| Income | Groton | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.5% | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.8% | 3.4% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.2% | 6.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.1% | 6.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.6% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.2% | 15.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.7% | 12.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.0% | 17.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.3% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.6% | 13.2% | 8.3% |
