FACTOID # 147: France is the top destination in the world for tourists, accounting for 11 percent of all tourist arrivals worldwide.
 
 Home   Encyclopedia   Statistics   Countries A-Z   Flags   Maps   Education   Forum   FAQ   About 
 
WHAT'S NEW
RECENT ARTICLES
More Recent Articles »
 

FACTS & STATISTICS    Simple view

  1. Select countries to view: (hold down Control key and click to select several)

     

     

    Compare:

     

     

  1. Select fact or statistic: (* = graphable)

     

     

     

  2. (OPTIONAL) Compare to statistic: (both need to be graphable)

     

     

     

  3. View result as:

     

       
(OR) SEARCH ALL encyclopedia, stats & forums:   

Encyclopedia > Groton Long Point, Connecticut

Groton Long Point is a borough located in New London County, Connecticut. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 667.


Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.2 km˛ (0.4 mi˛). 1.1 km˛ (0.4 mi˛) of it is land and 0.1 km˛ (0.04 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 4.44% water.


Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 667 people, 306 households, and 205 families residing in the borough. The population density is 585.3/km˛ (1,529.6/mi˛). There are 589 housing units at an average density of 516.9/km˛ (1,350.8/mi˛). The racial makeup of the borough is 95.65% White, 0.15% African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.90% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.45% from other races, and 2.40% from two or more races. 3.45% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.


There are 306 households out of which 20.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% are married couples living together, 6.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% are non-families. 30.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.18 and the average family size is 2.70.


In the borough the population is spread out with 18.9% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 33.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 48 years. For every 100 females there are 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.9 males.


The median income for a household in the borough is $87,027, and the median income for a family is $101,217. Males have a median income of $62,426 versus $40,313 for females. The per capita income for the borough is $51,066. 0.3% of the population and 0.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.


  Results from FactBites:
 
Groton: Weather and Much More from Answers.com (1189 words)
A branch of the Univ. of Connecticut is in Groton.
Groton is the home of the Electric Boat Corporation, which is the major contractor for submarine work for the United States Navy, and the Navy's SUBASE New London.
The Avery Point campus in Groton is a branch of the University of Connecticut.
  More results at FactBites »


 

COMMENTARY     


Share your thoughts, questions and commentary here
Your name
Your comments
Please enter the 5-letter protection code

Want to know more?
Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:

 


Lesson Plans | Student Area | Student FAQ | Reviews | Press Releases |  Feeds | Contact
The Wikipedia article included on this page is licensed under the GFDL.
Images may be subject to relevant owners' copyright.
All other elements are (c) copyright NationMaster.com 2003-5. All Rights Reserved.
Usage implies agreement with terms.