Groton is a city located in Brown County South Dakota. Groton has a 2024 population of 1,344. Groton is currently declining at a rate of -0.81% annually and its population has decreased by -3.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,386 in 2020.
The average household income in Groton is $95,447 with a poverty rate of 3.41%. The median age in Groton is 34 years: 33.9 years for males, and 34.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Groton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,627 | 96.39% |
| Two or more races | 40 | 2.37% |
| Other race | 21 | 1.24% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 653 | 2.52 | 76 | 24 |
| Married | 340 | 3.48 | 92.4 | 7.6 |
| Non Family | 239 | 1.14 | 52.3 | 47.7 |
| Male | 46 | 2.48 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Female | 28 | 2.64 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
76.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 23 | 2.07% |
| Associates Degree | 202 | 18.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 185 | 16.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 96 | 8.63% |
| High School Graduate | 377 | 33.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 1.44% |
| Some College | 214 | 19.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,062 | 1,023 | 261 |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 32 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 29 | 29 | 20 |
| Other Race | 16 | 16 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,688 | $86,071 | $47,009 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,408 | $67,955 | $59,145 |
| High School Graduate | $67,250 | $65,250 | $77,717 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,167 | $58,214 | $50,132 |
| Some College | $41,375 | $42,500 | $38,125 |
$54,167
Average Earnings
$58,214
Average Male
$50,132
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.19% of Groton residents speak only English, while 1.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,572 | 38 | 2.42% |
| Multiple | 40 | 15 | 37.5% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 5 | 12.2% |
3.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.62%
Male Poverty Rate
1.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Groton is Multiple, with 37.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Groton is White, with 2.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 6.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.35% |
| High School | 4.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 1.23% |
| Male Employed | 0.61% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $105,455 | $115,023 |
| Households | $82,841 | $95,447 |
| Married Families | $112,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,104 | $54,307 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.6%
Male Marriage Rate
51.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
81
Number of Veterans
78
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 29 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 75+ | 20 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77 | 6.71% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 10% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.6%
Labor Force Participation
71%
Employment Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.87%
Born in Groton
98.82%
Native Born
1.18%
Foreign Born
1.18%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.82% of Groton residents were born in the United States, with 81.87% having been born in South Dakota. 1.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,293 | -10 | -0.77% |
| 2028 | 1,303 | -10 | -0.76% |
| 2027 | 1,313 | -11 | -0.83% |
| 2026 | 1,324 | -10 | -0.75% |
| 2025 | 1,334 | -10 | -0.74% |
| 2024 | 1,344 | -11 | -0.81% |
| 2023 | 1,355 | -22 | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 1,377 | -7 | -0.51% |
| 2021 | 1,384 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 1,386 | -96 | -6.48% |
| 2019 | 1,482 | -14 | -0.94% |
| 2018 | 1,496 | -18 | -1.19% |
| 2017 | 1,514 | 14 | 0.93% |
| 2016 | 1,500 | 5 | 0.33% |
| 2015 | 1,495 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 2014 | 1,493 | -6 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 1,499 | 5 | 0.33% |
| 2012 | 1,494 | 22 | 1.49% |
| 2011 | 1,472 | 12 | 0.82% |
| 2010 | 1,460 | 0 | 0% |