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New London

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

New London is a city located in Southeastern CT Planning Region, Connecticut. New London has a 2025 population of 28,404. New London is currently growing at a rate of 1.15% annually and its population has increased by 6.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,789 in 2020.

The average household income in New London is $75,979 with a poverty rate of 20.97%. The median age in New London is 35.1 years: 35.2 years for males, and 34.9 years for females.

28.4K
Total Population
5,066
Density (mi²)
323 1.15%
Growth

New London Population

New London Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of New London includes 51.83% White, 17.39% other race, 14.52% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (51.8%)

Other race (17.4%)

Black or African American (14.5%)

Two or more races (13.4%)

Asian (2.6%)

Native American (0.3%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White14,09751.83%
Other race4,73117.39%
Black or African American3,94914.52%
Two or more races3,64413.4%
Asian6972.56%
Native American810.3%

New London Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

New London's average per capita income is $46,210. Household income levels show a median of $60,123. The poverty rate stands at 20.97%.

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$99,385-
Families$71,144$87,924
Households$60,123$75,979
Non Families$48,038$62,677

$46,210

Average Income

$60,123

Median Household Income

20.97%

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)