Fun In New England - Connecticut

Groton

Official Website: www.town.groton.ct.us
County: New London
Region: Southeastern CT (Groton-New London & Norwich Areas)
Incorporated as a Town: 1705
Incorporated as a City: 1964
Land Area: 31.3 sq. miles
Population Density: 1,275 people/sq mile
Population from Census 2000: 39,907
Estimated Population for 2006: 39,520
Racial makeup of population: [+] show
81.3%White
6.5%Black
5.0%Hispanic
3.3%Asian
0.8%Native American
3.1%Other
Median Household Income (2005): $52,000
Median Housing Unit Value in 2000: $134,000
Median Single Family House Sale Price in 2006: $260,000
Poverty: 6.1%
Violent Crime Index: 26 (average)
Property Crime Index: 32 (average)
Crime compared to USA: Low
Nearest Hospital (ER): Lawrence & Memorial Hospital (New London)

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