Groton, South Dakota Population 2022
Groton is a city located in Brown County South Dakota. Groton has a 2020 population of 1,424. Groton is currently declining at a rate of -1.18% annually and its population has decreased by -2.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,460 in 2010.
The average household income in Groton is $87,423 with a poverty rate of 8.43%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $804 per month, and the median house value is $156,400. The median age in Groton is 38.5 years, 37 years for males, and 42.8 years for females.
Groton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Grotonwas:
- White: 98.27%
- Two or more races: 1.32%
- Native American: 0.42%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,644 | 98.27% |
| Two or More Races | 22 | 1.32% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7 | 0.42% |
Groton Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 638 | 2.55 | 74.6 |
| Married | 305 | 3.52 | 93.1 |
| Non Family | 235 | 1.18 | 58.3 |
| Female | 49 | 2.96 | 26.5 |
| Male | 49 | 2.61 | 85.7 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.00% | |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 38 | 3.48% |
| High School Graduate | 420 | 38.43% |
| Some College | 213 | 19.49% |
| Associates Degree | 187 | 17.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 183 | 16.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 52 | 4.76% |
Groton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,065 | 1,027 | 231 |
| Hispanic | 21 | 21 | 4 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.69%.
Groton Language by Age
Groton Language
99.12% of Groton residents speak only English, while 0.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.69% of the population.
Groton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,495 | 131 | 8.76% |
| Hispanic | 105 | 6 | 5.71% |
| Multiple | 22 | 3 | 13.64% |
| Other | NaN% |
8.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.48%
Male Poverty Rate
11.06%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Groton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Groton is White, with 8.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Groton is Hispanic, with 5.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.53%.
Groton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.2%
Male Marriage Rate
47.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Groton Married by Age and Sex
Groton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Groton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65 | 5.62% |
Groton Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
67%
Labor Force Participation
65.9%
Employment Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
74.96%
Born in Groton
99.82%
Native Born
0.18%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.18%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.82% of Groton residents were born in the United States, with 74.96% having been born in South Dakota. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,424 | -17 | -1.18% |
| 2021 | 1,441 | -17 | -1.17% |
| 2020 | 1,458 | -17 | -1.15% |
| 2019 | 1,475 | -17 | -1.14% |
| 2018 | 1,492 | -18 | -1.19% |
| 2017 | 1,510 | 14 | 0.94% |
| 2016 | 1,496 | 5 | 0.34% |
| 2015 | 1,491 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 2014 | 1,489 | -9 | -0.60% |
| 2013 | 1,498 | 7 | 0.47% |
| 2012 | 1,491 | 19 | 1.29% |
| 2011 | 1,472 | 12 | 0.82% |
| 2010 | 1,460 | 0.00% |