Groton
City in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
Groton is a city in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with 9,387 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 79 ft (24 m) above sea level. The nearest town is New London, 1.6 miles W.
- 9,387residents (2020 Census)
- 79 ftelevation · 24 m
- 3.1 sq miland area · 8.0 km²
- 3,044 / sq mipopulation density
- 06340ZIP code
About Groton
The City of Groton is a dependent political subdivision of the town of Groton, Connecticut, United States. The city was settled in 1655 as Groton Bank, and the area developed into the principal village of the town of Groton. The village of Groton incorporated as a borough in 1903, and the residents of the borough of Groton reincorporated as the city of Groton in 1964. It is the only remaining city in the state of Connecticut that is not governmentally consolidated with its parent town. The city is part of the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. The population was 10,389 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Groton
- Median household income
- $79,577
- Median home value
- $306,600
- Median rent
- $1,250/mo
- Median age
- 39
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Groton had 9,387 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,387 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,044 per sq mi (1,175 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Groton at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region |
| Type | City |
| Population | 9,387 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.08 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Water area | 3.68 sq mi (9.53 km²) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3249° N, 72.0669° W |
| ZIP code | 06340 |
| Official website | cityofgroton.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0934180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Groton
- New London1.6 mi W
- Long Hill2.0 mi NE
- Poquonock Bridge2.9 mi E
- Groton Long Point3.0 mi E
- Noank3.7 mi E
- Conning Towers-Nautilus Park4.4 mi N
- Waterford4.5 mi NW
- Fishers Island, NY5.5 mi SE
- Old Mystic5.8 mi NE
- Mystic6.1 mi E
- Gales Ferry6.7 mi N
- Niantic7.1 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Groton
What county is Groton in?
Groton is in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Groton, CT?
9,387 people lived in Groton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Groton, CT?
The ZIP code of Groton is 06340.
What is the elevation of Groton?
79 feet (24 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Groton?
New London (1.6 mi), Long Hill (2.0 mi), Poquonock Bridge (2.9 mi), Groton Long Point (3.0 mi), Noank (3.7 mi).
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