Groton Long Point, Connecticut Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 546, Groton Long Point's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Groton Long Point is a small community located in Connecticut. The total population is 546. It ranks as the 178th most populous out of 214 Census-designated places in Connecticut.

Age Demographics

The median age in Groton Long Point is 62.7 years. This is 53% higher than the state median of 41.1 years. Only 8.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 18.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Groton Long Point is $172,500. This is 80% higher than the state median of $95,781. It is also 114% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.2%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 5.6%. The median home value is $969,600. Housing costs are 164% higher than the state median of $366,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.6x. 91.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 38% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Groton Long Point has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (95.4% vs 61.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 18.3%.

Education

78.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 85% higher than the state rate of 42.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 39.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Groton Long Point, Connecticut is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Connecticut state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 214 Census-designated places in Connecticut. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.