Groton, South Dakota facts for kids
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Groton, South Dakota
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Location in Brown County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Brown |
| Incorporated | 1888 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.75 sq mi (4.54 km2) |
| • Land | 1.75 sq mi (4.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,303 ft (397 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,380 |
| • Density | 788.12/sq mi (304.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57445
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-26340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267410 |
Groton is a city in the state of South Dakota, United States. It is located in the southeastern part of Brown County. In 2020, about 1,380 people lived there.
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History of Groton
Groton was first planned out in 1881. It was named after a town called Groton, Massachusetts. A post office has been open in Groton since 1881, helping people send and receive mail. The city was officially formed in 1888.
Geography of Groton
Groton is a small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers an area of about 1.75 square miles (4.54 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population Changes in Groton
Groton's population has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived in the city during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 684 | — | |
| 1900 | 700 | 2.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,108 | 58.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,273 | 14.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,009 | −20.7% | |
| 1940 | 946 | −6.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,084 | 14.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,063 | −1.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,021 | −4.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,230 | 20.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,196 | −2.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,356 | 13.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,458 | 7.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,380 | −5.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2017 Estimate |
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Groton's Population in 2010
In 2010, the city of Groton had 1,458 people living there. There were 576 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. The city had about 833 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Groton were White.
Famous People from Groton
- Robert A. Johnson was a farmer and businessman. He also served as a state senator for South Dakota and lived in Groton.
- Earl Sande was a very famous jockey and horse trainer. He was born in Groton and is now in the Hall of Fame for his achievements in horse racing.
See also
In Spanish: Groton (Dakota del Sur) para niños
