Groton
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Groton is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with 11,315 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 322 ft (98 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ayer, 3.2 miles S.
- 11,315residents (2020 Census)
- 322 ftelevation · 98 m
- 32.8 sq miland area · 84.9 km²
- 345 / sq mipopulation density
- 01450main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Groton
Groton is a town in northwestern Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, within the Greater Boston metropolitan area. The population was 11,315 at the 2020 census. It contains the census-designated place of the same name. An affluent bedroom community roughly 45 miles from Boston, Groton has a large population of professional workers, many of whom work in Boston's tech industry. It is loosely connected to Boston by highways (Route 2) and commuter rail (the MBTA Fitchburg Line).
The town has a long history dating back to the colonial era. It was a battlefield in King Philip's War and Queen Anne's War, and several Grotonians played notable roles in the American Revolution (including William Prescott, the American commander at the Battle of Bunker Hill) and Shays' Rebellion. Groton is home to two college-preparatory boarding schools: Lawrence Academy at Groton, founded in 1793; and Groton School, founded in 1884. Notable Groton residents include former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, sports writers Peter Gammons and Dan Shaughnessy, and NBC political correspondent Steve Kornacki.
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Living in Groton
- Median household income
- $192,958
- Median home value
- $743,400
- Median rent
- $1,458/mo
- Median age
- 41.4
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Groton had 11,315 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,315 |
|---|---|
| Density | 345 per sq mi (133 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Groton at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 11,315 (2020) |
| Land area | 32.77 sq mi (84.9 km²) |
| Water area | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km²) |
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6116° N, 71.5647° W |
| ZIP codes | 01450, 01432 |
| Official website | townofgroton.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2501727480 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Groton
- Ayer3.2 mi S
- East Pepperell3.5 mi N
- Pepperell4.5 mi NW
- Shirley4.7 mi SW
- Devens5.3 mi SW
- Dunstable5.5 mi NE
- Littleton6.4 mi SE
- Westford6.6 mi E
- Littleton Common7.1 mi SE
- Harvard7.5 mi S
- Tyngsborough7.9 mi NE
- Lunenburg8.2 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Groton
What county is Groton in?
Groton is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Groton, MA?
11,315 people lived in Groton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Groton, MA?
The main ZIP code is 01450. Other ZIP codes: 01432.
What is the elevation of Groton?
322 feet (98 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Groton?
Ayer (3.2 mi), East Pepperell (3.5 mi), Pepperell (4.5 mi), Shirley (4.7 mi), Devens (5.3 mi).
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