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Population in 2010: 1,022.
Population change since 2000: +16.7%
 
Males: 505  (49.4%)
Females: 517  (50.6%)
Median resident age:

42.4 years
Vermont median age:

45.8 years

Zip codes: 05046.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $60,291 (it was $33,333 in 2000)
Groton:

$60,291
VT:

$73,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,041 (it was $14,659 in 2000)

Groton town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $221,142 (it was $85,900 in 2000)
Groton:

$221,142
VT:

$304,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $260,980; detached houses: $279,604; townhouses or other attached units: $224,498; in 2-unit structures: $313,991; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $254,854; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $182,529; mobile homes: $88,292; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $12,813
March 2022 cost of living index in Groton: 96.0 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Groton, VT (2010)
    • 99096.9%White alone
    • 151.5%Two or more races
    • 111.1%Hispanic
    • 50.5%Other race alone
    • 10.10%Asian alone

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According to our research of Vermont and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Groton, Vermont as of May 21, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Groton is 256 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (38.1%), French (25.5%), Irish (11.8%), Scottish (9.7%), German (8.7%), Scotch-Irish (5.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1907

Elevation: 820 feet

Land area: 54.0 square miles.

Population density: 19 people per square mile   (very low).

Groton, Vermont map

10 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.1%
Vermont:

3.8%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Groton town:

1.7% ($1,472)
Vermont:

2.0% ($2,196)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Manchester, NH (95.3 miles , pop. 107,006).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (144.8 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (249.0 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Peacham, VT (2.7 miles ),
Ryegate, VT (2.7 miles ),
Topsham, VT (2.8 miles ),
Plainfield, VT (2.9 miles ),
Barnet, VT (3.0 miles ),
Marshfield, VT (3.1 miles ),
Orange, VT (3.1 miles ),
Monroe, NH (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 44.24 N, Longitude: 72.24 W

Area code: 802

Distribution of median household income in Groton, VT in 2022
Groton satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 6 buildings, average cost: $205,800
  • 2021: 3 buildings, average cost: $135,300
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $180,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $35,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $172,800
  • 2010: 6 buildings, average cost: $84,100
  • 2009: 5 buildings, average cost: $117,300
  • 2008: 5 buildings, average cost: $182,400
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $5,500
  • 2006: 8 buildings, average cost: $78,800
  • 2005: 10 buildings, average cost: $79,000
  • 2004: 13 buildings, average cost: $78,400
  • 2003: 12 buildings, average cost: $83,900
  • 2002: 6 buildings, average cost: $67,000
  • 2001: 29 buildings, average cost: $31,900
  • 2000: 6 buildings, average cost: $72,000
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $62,600
  • 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $48,800
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $48,800
Number of permits per 10,000 Groton, VT residents
Average permit cost in Groton, VT
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
Vermont:

2.0%
Unemployment by year
Population change in the 1990s: +15 (+1.7%).
Most common industries in Groton, VT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (10.2%)
  • Construction (8.9%)
  • Health care (8.7%)
  • Public administration (6.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.4%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (10.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.0%)
  • Educational services (8.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.0%)
  • Wood products (5.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (15.8%)
  • Educational services (12.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.4%)
  • Public administration (8.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.9%)
  • Construction (4.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.5%)
Most common occupations in Groton, VT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (18.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.0%)
  • Child care workers (5.0%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.0%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.5%)

Average climate in Groton, Vermont

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2000 was 67.1. This is about average.

City:

67.1
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2000 was 26.1. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 15.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

26.1
U.S.:

33.3

Earthquake activity:

Groton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Vermont state average. It is 72% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 74.5 miles away from Groton center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 75.1 miles away from Groton center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 106.3 miles away from Groton center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 60.3 miles away from Groton center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 90.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/16/1995 at 12:13:11, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 16.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Caledonia County (24) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 21
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 19, Storms: 16, Heavy Rains: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Winds: 2, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Groton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Groton:

  • HILL ICF/MR (Hospital, about 13 miles away; BARRE, VT)
  • ROWAN COURT HEALTH AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; BARRE, VT)
  • GRAFTON COUNTY NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; NORTH HAVERHILL, NH)
  • BERLIN HEALTH AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; BARRE, VT)

Amtrak station near Groton:

  • 19 miles: MONTPELIER-BARRE (MONTPELIER, MONTPELIER JCT. RD.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Groton:

  • Norwich University (about 23 miles; Northfield, VT; Full-time enrollment: 4,221)
  • Dartmouth College (about 38 miles; Hanover, NH; FT enrollment: 6,030)
  • Plymouth State University (about 44 miles; Plymouth, NH; FT enrollment: 4,838)
  • Saint Michael's College (about 49 miles; Colchester, VT; FT enrollment: 2,336)
  • Middlebury College (about 50 miles; Middlebury, VT; FT enrollment: 3,077)
  • Community College of Vermont (about 50 miles; Winooski, VT; FT enrollment: 3,394)
  • University of Vermont (about 51 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 11,566)

Library in Groton:

  • GROTON FREE PUBLIC (Operating income: $33,833; Location: 1304 SCOTT HWY.; 8,611 books; 142 audio materials; 80 video materials; 10 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Groton: Groton Volunteer Fire Department (A), Groton-ryegate Emergency Medical Services (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Groton: First Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Groton Village Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lake: Keenam Brook (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Tannery Brook (A), North Branch Wells River (B), East Brook (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: William Scott (The Sleeping Sentinel) - Union Army soldier.

Caledonia County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Vermont:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

70.0%
Whole state:

62.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.2%
Whole state:

9.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.7% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

10.5%
Whole state:

9.4%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

4.3%
Whole state:

3.6%

For population 15 years and over in Groton:

Marital status in Groton, VT
  • Never married: 23.7%
  • Now married: 58.8%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 5.4%
  • Divorced: 9.9%

For population 25 years and over in Groton:

  • High school or higher: 82.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.6%
  • Unemployed: 5.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.7
Vermont average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Groton, VT (based on Caledonia County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic4,3556
Mainline Protestant3,81032
Evangelical Protestant1,48815
Other7809
None20,794-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 15
Caledonia County:

4.91 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
Caledonia County:

2.29 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

1.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 23
This county:

7.53 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

6.40 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 31
Here:

10.14 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

11.52 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Caledonia County:

7.9%
Vermont:

6.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Caledonia County:

24.6%
Vermont:

22.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

11.5%
Vermont:

13.3%

Strongest AM radio stations in Groton:

  • WTWN (1100 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WELLS RIVER, VT; Owner: PUFFER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDEV (550 AM; 5 kW; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WSNO (1450 AM; 1 kW; BARRE, VT; Owner: VOX VERMONT, L.L.C)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSKI (1240 AM; 1 kW; MONTPELIER, VT; Owner: GALLOWAY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WICY (1490 AM; 50 kW; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WVMT (620 AM; 5 kW; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: SISON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNTK (1020 AM; 10 kW; NEWPORT, NH; Owner: KOOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Groton:

  • WDOT (95.7 FM; DANVILLE, VT; Owner: MONTPELIER BROADCASTING INC)
  • WCVT (101.7 FM; STOWE, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT CLASSICS, L.L.C.)
  • WGMT (97.7 FM; LYNDON, VT; Owner: VERMONT BROADCAST ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WLKC (103.3 FM; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO BROADCASTING SERVICES, INC.)
  • WVPS (107.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WEZF (92.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WNCS (104.7 FM; MONTPELIER, VT; Owner: MONTPELIER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDEV-FM (96.1 FM; WARREN, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WCMD (89.9 FM; BARRE, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, INC)
  • WMTK (106.3 FM; LITTLETON, NH; Owner: VERMONT BROADCAST ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WCKJ (90.5 FM; ST. JOHNSBURY, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WKXH (105.5 FM; ST. JOHNSBURY, VT; Owner: VERMONT BROADCAST ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WVFM (105.7 FM; CAMPTON, NH; Owner: DEVON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WEBK (105.3 FM; KILLINGTON, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WORK (107.1 FM; BARRE, VT; Owner: VOX VERMONT, L.L.C)
  • WJJR (98.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZRT (97.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLTN-FM (96.7 FM; LISBON, NH; Owner: PROFILE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Groton:

  • WBVT-LP (Channel 39; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: NYN, LLC)
  • WLED-TV (Channel 49; LITTLETON, NH; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE)

Groton fatal accident list:

Nov 3, 2018 04:51 PM, Us-302, Lat: 44.219514, Lon: -72.223369, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 3, 2011 08:07 PM, Sr-232, Lat: 44.253097, Lon: -72.267203, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jan 9, 1993 03:15 AM, Us302, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 23, 1989 08:58 PM, Us 302, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Sep 24, 1985 06:45 AM, Us302, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jun 21, 1981 01:30 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 46ft / 13.9mTotal length
  • $623,000Total costs
  • 10,790Total average daily traffic
  • 820Total average daily truck traffic
  • 11,330Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Groton)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Groton, VT
  • 60.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 21.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 17.8%Wood
  • 0.7%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Groton, VT
  • 72.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 16.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 7.6%Wood
  • 3.0%Electricity


Groton compared to Vermont state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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