Groton, Vermont Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 430, Groton'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 is a small community located in Vermont, within Caledonia County. The total population is 430. It ranks as the 85th most populous out of 179 Census-designated places in Vermont.

Age Demographics

The median age in Groton is 31.2 years. This is 28% lower than the state median of 43.1 years. Only 14.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Groton is $72,917. This is 10% lower than the state median of $81,203. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.6%. This is 46% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 43% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $165,600. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $316,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Groton is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Groton has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

43.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about the same as the state rate of 43.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.1%. Notably, 16.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Groton, Vermont 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 Vermont state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 179 Census-designated places in Vermont. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.