Welcome to Groton ...
The Town of Groton is located in Tompkins County<1>.
The location of Groton has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
From the Census Estimates for 2019, the Town of Groton has a population of 5,763 people<3> (see below for details).
Groton is 1,160 feet [354 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Groton lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Groton: (607)
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Groton had an population of 5,763 people. This is a decrease of 3.14% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 0.54% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, the Town of Groton had a population of 5,950 people (or 5.86% of the total population of Tompkins County). This makes Groton the county's 5th most populous community.
The population of Groton represents 0.03% of the total population of New York (which has 19,378,102 people), making it the state's 409th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 5,950 people, the population of Groton increased 2.69% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 5,794 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Groton.
Communities Also Named Groton ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 2 communities that are also named Groton - they are located in Connecticut and Vermont.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Groton.
Communities near Groton ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Groton.
- Ithaca
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ithaca
- Ithaca lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<5> to the southwest of Groton.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 30,981 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ithaca<6>
- Ithaca
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- Ithaca lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<5> to the southwest of Groton.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 19,345 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ithaca have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Cortland
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- Cortland lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<5> to the east of Groton.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 18,455 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cortland<6>
- Dryden
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- Dryden lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<5> to the south of Groton.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 13,904 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dryden have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Lansing
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- Lansing lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<5> to the west of Groton.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 11,767 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lansing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Cortlandville
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- Cortlandville lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<5> to the east of Groton.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,067 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cortlandville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Homer
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- Homer lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<5> to the northeast of Groton.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,133 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homer have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Ulysses
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- Ulysses lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<5> to the west of Groton.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,737 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ulysses have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Lansing
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- Lansing lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<5> to the southwest of Groton.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,866 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lansing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lansing<6>
- Cayuga Heights
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- Cayuga Heights lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<5> to the southwest of Groton.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,526 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cayuga Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Groton. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Groton.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Groton. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Groton.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Groton. See our Newspapers Page for Groton.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Groton ...
Looking for more information about Groton? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Groton, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Groton.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Groton. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Tompkins County: www.co.tompkins.ny.us/
The official website for State of New York: https://www.ny.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of New York's counties, including Tompkins, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Groton. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Groton - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Groton) to Point B.If you need the driving distance (or directions), we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Groton. Since we usually use Google Maps, we've provided the following link for your convenience: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from GrotonOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Groton. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.5842, Longitude: -76.3591 In this case, the coordinates for Groton have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |