Groton town, New York
Groton town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Groton town is a geographic entity located in Tompkins County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,397. The land area covers 49.41 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 5,397 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43 yrs | ±7.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,352 | ±174 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,445 | ±187 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,352 | ±174 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 93 | ±67 |
| Median Home Value | $163,900 | ±$9,286 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,018 | ±$239 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $69,113 | ±$11,526 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,583 | ±$4,985 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% | ±4.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 505 | ±262 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | ±3.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,965 | ±329 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.4% | ±9.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 5,539 (2024)
ID: 171038
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CLERK
PO BOX 36, GROTON NY 13073-0036
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GUS Population: 105,602 (2024)
ID: 208804
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY LEGISLATIVE CHAIR
121 E COURT STREET, GOVERNOR DANIEL D THOMPKINS BLDG, ITHACA NY 14850
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ITHACA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ITHACA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ITHACA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | SLATERVILLE SPRINGS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | MCLEAN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ITHACA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | TRUMANSBURG, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CORTLAND, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | CORTLAND, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ITHACA, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tompkins Cortland Community College
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College | 6.7 mi away | 170 North St, Dryden, NY, 13053-0139 |
6078448211
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GROTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.6 mi away | 112 EAST CORTLAND STREET, GROTON, NY, 13073 |
(607) 898-5055
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State University of New York at Cortland
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College | 8.8 mi away | Miller Building, Cortland, NY, 13045-0900 |
6077532011
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THE SOUTHWORTH LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 24 WEST MAIN STREET, DRYDEN, NY, 13053 |
(607) 844-4782
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Cornell University
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College | 11.3 mi away | 300 Day Hall, Ithaca, NY, 14853 |
6072552000
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LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 27 AUBURN RD, LANSING, NY, 14882 |
(607) 533-4939
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Ithaca College
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College | 13.1 mi away | 953 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY, 14850-7002 |
6072743011
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POWERS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 29 CHURCH STREET, MORAVIA, NY, 13118 |
(315) 497-1955
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CORTLAND FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 32 CHURCH STREET, CORTLAND, NY, 13045 |
(607) 753-1042
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PHILLIPS FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 37 SOUTH MAIN STREET, HOMER, NY, 13077 |
(607) 749-4616
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at FREEVILLE 1 NE, NY US, located 4.7 miles from Groton town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.8° | 11.6° | 20.7° | 2.20" | 16.1" |
| February | 32.5° | 12.2° | 22.4° | 2.02" | 14.5" |
| March | 40.4° | 20.2° | 30.3° | 2.66" | 13.0" |
| April | 53.2° | 32.6° | 42.9° | 3.19" | 2.4" |
| May | 66.2° | 43.7° | 54.9° | 3.51" | 0.0" |
| June | 74.5° | 52.9° | 63.7° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.3° | 57.5° | 68.4° | 4.09" | 0.0" |
| August | 77.6° | 55.2° | 66.4° | 4.09" | 0.0" |
| September | 70.5° | 48.6° | 59.5° | 4.12" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.0° | 37.9° | 48.0° | 3.90" | 0.1" |
| November | 46.1° | 29.2° | 37.6° | 2.84" | 5.6" |
| December | 34.9° | 21.2° | 28.1° | 2.66" | 12.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Groton village | Village | 0.0 mi | — |
| McLean CDP | CDP | 4.2 mi | — |
| Freeville village | Village | 5.3 mi | — |
| Cortland West CDP | CDP | 6.9 mi | — |
| Dryden village | Village | 7.1 mi | — |
| South Lansing CDP | CDP | 7.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3610930972. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.