Groton (city), Connecticut
Encyclopedia
The City of Groton is a dependent political subdivision of the Town of Groton
in New London County
, Connecticut
, United States
. The population was 10,010 at the 2000 census. The city is located in the western edge of the town, west of Plain Creek and south of Grove Avenue.
First settled in 1655 as Groton Bank
, the area occupied by the present city of Groton developed into the principal village of the town of Groton. The village of Groton incorporated as a borough
in 1903. In 1964, the residents of the borough of Groton reincorporated as the city of Groton. It is the only remaining city in the state of Connecticut that is not governmentally and areally consolidated with its parent town.
, the city has a total area of 6.7 square miles (17.5 km²), of which, 3.2 square miles (8.3 km²) of it is land and 3.5 square miles (9.2 km²) of it (52.67%) is water.
of 2000, there were 10,010 people, 4,230 households, and 2,444 families residing in the city. The population density
was 3,138.0 people per square mile (1,211.6/km²). There were 4,569 housing units at an average density of 1,432.3 per square mile (553.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 77.72% White, 10.18% Black or African American
, 0.93% Native American, 3.55% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 2.84% from other races
, and 4.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.72% of the population.
There were 4,230 households out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.2% were married couples
living together, 17.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.2% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.77.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.5% under the age of 18, 15.7% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 111.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $40,515, and the median income for a family was $43,859. Males had a median income of $32,476 versus $28,510 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $22,239. About 10.3% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.9% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.
Groton, Connecticut
Groton is a town located on the Thames River in New London County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 39,907 at the 2000 census....
in New London County
New London County, Connecticut
New London County is a county located in the southeastern corner of the U.S. state of Connecticut. As of 2010 the population was 274,055. The total area of the county is , including inland and coastal waters....
, Connecticut
Connecticut
Connecticut is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, and the state of New York to the west and the south .Connecticut is named for the Connecticut River, the major U.S. river that approximately...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 10,010 at the 2000 census. The city is located in the western edge of the town, west of Plain Creek and south of Grove Avenue.
First settled in 1655 as Groton Bank
Groton Bank Historic District
The Groton Bank Historic District, also known as Groton Heights, is a historic district located in the City of Groton in Connecticut...
, the area occupied by the present city of Groton developed into the principal village of the town of Groton. The village of Groton incorporated as a borough
Borough (Connecticut)
In the U.S. state of Connecticut, a borough is an incorporated section of a town. Borough governments are not autonomous and are subordinate to the government of the town to which they belong...
in 1903. In 1964, the residents of the borough of Groton reincorporated as the city of Groton. It is the only remaining city in the state of Connecticut that is not governmentally and areally consolidated with its parent town.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 6.7 square miles (17.5 km²), of which, 3.2 square miles (8.3 km²) of it is land and 3.5 square miles (9.2 km²) of it (52.67%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 10,010 people, 4,230 households, and 2,444 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 3,138.0 people per square mile (1,211.6/km²). There were 4,569 housing units at an average density of 1,432.3 per square mile (553.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 77.72% White, 10.18% Black or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.93% Native American, 3.55% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 2.84% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 4.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.72% of the population.
There were 4,230 households out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.2% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 17.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.2% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.77.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.5% under the age of 18, 15.7% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 111.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $40,515, and the median income for a family was $43,859. Males had a median income of $32,476 versus $28,510 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $22,239. About 10.3% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.9% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.
Notable residents
- Husband Edward Kimmel (February 1882 - May 1968) was a 4-star AdmiralAdmiralAdmiral is the rank, or part of the name of the ranks, of the highest naval officers. It is usually considered a full admiral and above vice admiral and below admiral of the fleet . It is usually abbreviated to "Adm" or "ADM"...
in the United States NavyUnited States NavyThe United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
. He served as Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet during the Japanese attack on Pearl HarborPearl HarborPearl Harbor, known to Hawaiians as Puuloa, is a lagoon harbor on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, west of Honolulu. Much of the harbor and surrounding lands is a United States Navy deep-water naval base. It is also the headquarters of the U.S. Pacific Fleet...
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- Joseph Ned Shaw (1927–2009) – an award-winning model airplane maker. As of 2009, two of his models are displayed in the Smithsonian InstitutionSmithsonian InstitutionThe Smithsonian Institution is an educational and research institute and associated museum complex, administered and funded by the government of the United States and by funds from its endowment, contributions, and profits from its retail operations, concessions, licensing activities, and magazines...
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