Groton City, South Dakota
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1356 people, 524 households, and 372 families residing in the city. The population density was 796.5 people per square mile (307.53/kmē), making its South Dakota's 137th most densely populated city. There were 581 housing units at an average density of 341.8 per square mile (131.97/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.45 persons, and the average family size was 2.99 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 22% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 88.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83 males. The median age of the city's population was 38.6 years, The median age of males was 37.6 years, for females the median age was 39.9 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 1343 White, Black or African American, 7 American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 5 from two or more races and 1 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $38125, making it the 45th highest city by median household income in South Dakota. The median income for a family in the city was $47788, it is the 33rd highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of South Dakota. The per capita income for the city was $17248, making its South Dakota's 85th highest city by per capita income. The median income was $21412, Median income for males is $27399, compared with $15583 for females.
In 2000, 360 pupils and students, of which 166 are male and 194 are female, 26.55% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 30 nursery or pri school, 17 kindergarten, 185 elementary school, 99 high school and 29 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1356 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1356 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1353 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1344 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1342 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1347 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1355 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1371 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1375 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1399 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1408 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| Elementary school | 88 | 97 | 185 |
| High school | 46 | 53 | 99 |
| College or graduate school | 12 | 17 | 29 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groton city, South Dakota | $38125 | $47788 | $17248 |
| Brown County, South Dakota | $35017 | $44788 | $18464 |
| South Dakota, United States | $35282 | $43237 | $17562 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |