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New London

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
5.607
State:
Connecticut

New London is a city located in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. New London has a 2026 population of 28,727. New London is currently growing at a rate of 1.14% annually and its population has increased by 7.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,789 in 2020.

The median household income in New London is $59,098 with a poverty rate of 21.56%. The median age in New London is 34.7 years: 34.6 years for males, and 34.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.2 males.

28.7K
Total Population
5,124
Density (mi²)
323 1.14%
Growth

New London Population

New London Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202628,7273231.14%
202528,4043231.15%
202428,081450.16%
202328,036910.33%
202227,9456152.25%
202127,3305412.02%
202026,789-582-2.13%
201926,974-155-0.57%
201827,1291410.52%
201726,988-32-0.12%
201627,020-9-0.03%
201527,029-182-0.67%
201427,211-150-0.55%
201327,361-210-0.76%
201227,571-54-0.2%
201127,625120.04%
201027,613-7-0.03%
200025,671-2,869-10.05%
199028,540-302-1.05%
198028,842-2,788-8.81%
197031,630-2,552-7.47%
196034,1823,63111.89%
195030,551950.31%
194030,4568162.75%
193029,6403,95215.38%
192025,6886,02930.67%
191019,6592,11112.03%
190017,5483,79127.56%
189013,7573,22030.56%
188010,53796110.04%
18709,576-539-5.33%
186010,1151,12412.5%
18508,9913,47262.91%
18405,5191,18427.31%
18304,3351,00530.18%
18203,330922.84%
18103,238-1,912-37.13%
18005,15000%

Median Age

Overall: 34.7 years
Female: 34.9 years
Male: 34.6 years

New London Adults

There are 23,049 adults, (4,148 of whom are seniors) in New London.

Sex Ratio

Female: 14,078 (51%)
Male: 13,547 (49%)

Demographics

The racial composition of New London includes 47.92% White, 18.78% other race, 14.24% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White13,23947.92%
Other race5,18918.78%
Two or more races4,45916.14%
Black or African American3,93514.24%
Asian7062.56%
Native American970.35%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race5,00518.12%
Two or more races3,39112.28%
White9733.52%
Black or African American3731.35%
Native American580.21%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White12,26644.4%
Black or African American3,56212.89%
Two or more races1,0683.87%
Asian7062.56%
Other race1840.67%
Native American390.14%

New London Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

New London 's average per capita income is $44,102. Household income levels show a median of $59,098. The poverty rate stands at 21.56%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$99,898-
Families$65,859$85,181
Households$59,098$75,997
Non Families$49,748$64,480

$44,102

Average Income

$59,098

Median Household Income

21.56%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)