Groton Long Point, CT Demographics
A map of Groton Long Point's Population by Race
Groton Long Point, Connecticut has an estimated population of 546, an increase from the 530 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.4% White, 2.2% Native American/Other, 2.0% Hispanic, 0.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Groton Long Point, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Groton Long Point has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Connecticut overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Groton Long Point, that probability was 17.4% in 2020 and 8.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Groton Long Point is ranked the 178th most populous place in Connecticut, out of 215 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Groton Long Point was ranked the 185th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Groton Long Point's White Population
521 residents of Groton Long Point, or 95.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Groton Long Point is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Groton Long Point ranks 23rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Groton Long Point's White population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. White residents' share of Groton Long Point's population has increased from 90.8% to 95.4%.
Groton Long Point is more White than neighboring Noank (84.6% White), Poquonock Bridge (51.7% White), Fishers Island (66.7% White), Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) (56.6% White), and Groton (67% White).
Groton Long Point's Black Population
0 residents of Groton Long Point, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Groton Long Point is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Groton Long Point ranks 184th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Groton Long Point's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Groton Long Point's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.
Groton Long Point is less Black than neighboring Noank (0.6% Black), Poquonock Bridge (11% Black), Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) (4.1% Black), and Groton (8% Black).
Groton Long Point's Asian Population
0 residents of Groton Long Point, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Groton Long Point is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Groton Long Point ranks 184th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Groton Long Point's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Groton Long Point's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.
Groton Long Point is less Asian than neighboring Noank (2.7% Asian), Poquonock Bridge (0.5% Asian), Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) (20.9% Asian), and Groton (6% Asian).
Groton Long Point's Hispanic Population
11 residents of Groton Long Point, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Groton Long Point is significantly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Groton Long Point ranks 189th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Groton Long Point's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 42.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Groton Long Point's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.0%.
Groton Long Point is less Hispanic than neighboring Noank (10.6% Hispanic), Poquonock Bridge (31.4% Hispanic), Fishers Island (8.3% Hispanic), Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) (11.7% Hispanic), and Groton (12.4% Hispanic).
Groton Long Point's Native American/Other Population
12 residents of Groton Long Point, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Groton Long Point is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Groton Long Point ranks 31st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Groton Long Point's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Groton Long Point's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.2%.
Groton Long Point is more Native American/Other than neighboring Noank (0% Native American/Other), Poquonock Bridge (0% Native American/Other), Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) (0% Native American/Other), and Groton (0.7% Native American/Other). Groton Long Point is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fishers Island (15.3% Native American/Other).
Groton Long Point's Multiracial Population
2 residents of Groton Long Point, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Groton Long Point is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Groton Long Point ranks 170th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Groton Long Point's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 86.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Groton Long Point's population has decreased from 2.8% to 0.4%.
Groton Long Point is less Multiracial than neighboring Noank (1.5% Multiracial), Poquonock Bridge (5.3% Multiracial), Fishers Island (9.7% Multiracial), Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) (6.7% Multiracial), and Groton (5.9% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.