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Groton is the home of the Electric Boat Corporation, the major contractor for submarine work for the US Navy, and the Navy's SUBASE New London.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 117.1 km² (45.2 mi²). 81.1 km² (31.3 mi²) of it is land and 36.0 km² (13.9 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 30.75% water.
In September 6, 1781, A battle known as the Battle of Groton Heights happened.
As of the census 2 of 2000, there are 39,907 people, 15,473 households, and 9,980 families residing in the town. The population densityIf you were linked from a country article: the density there is based on land area, see below Population density can be used as a measurement of any tangible item. However it is most frequently applied to living organisms. Population density is usually ex is 492.3/km² (1,275.2/mi²). There are 16,817 housing units at an average density of 207.4/km² (537.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 83.61% White, 6.95% Black or African AmericanThe United States Census Bureau uses the federal government's definitions of race when performing a census. These definitions have and may change between each census. The racial categories are officially described as follows:¹ The categories represent a s, 0.83% Native American, 3.33% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 1.66% from other racesThe United States Census Bureau uses the federal government's definitions of race when performing a census. These definitions have and may change between each census. The racial categories are officially described as follows:¹ The categories represent a s, and 3.45% from two or more races. 5.01% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 15,473 households out of which 33.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% are married couples living together, 10.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.5% are non-families. 29.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.41 and the average family size is 2.99.
In the town the population is spread out with 24.8% under the age of 18, 11.8% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 104.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 105.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $46,154, and the median income for a family is $51,402. Males have a median income of $36,204 versus $30,255 for females. The per capita income for the town is $23,995. 6.1% of the population and 4.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 8.0% of those under the age of 18 and 6.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.