New London

County:: Southeastern CT Planning Region
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 28,121. New London is currently growing at a rate of 1.01% annually and its population has increased by 5.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,718 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.

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, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Other race

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	14,097	51.83%
Other race	4,731	17.39%
Black or African American	3,949	14.52%
Two or more races	3,644	13.4%
Asian	697	2.56%
Native American	81	0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

New London Marital Status

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