New London, Connecticut Population 2022
New London is a city located in New London County Connecticut. New London has a 2020 population of 26,396. It is also the county seat of New London County. New London is currently declining at a rate of -0.58% annually and its population has decreased by -4.40% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,612 in 2010.
The average household income in New London is $62,493 with a poverty rate of 23.93%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,034 per month, and the median house value is $186,900. The median age in New London is 31.6 years, 29.2 years for males, and 35.4 years for females.
New London Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Londonwas:
- White: 57.35%
- Other race: 16.81%
- Black or African American: 15.04%
- Two or more races: 7.81%
- Asian: 2.83%
- Native American: 0.12%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.05%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 274,004 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 273,037 | -967 | -0.35% |
| 2012 | 274,091 | 1,054 | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 272,976 | -1,115 | -0.41% |
| 2014 | 271,462 | -1,514 | -0.56% |
| 2015 | 269,636 | -1,826 | -0.68% |
| 2016 | 268,403 | -1,233 | -0.46% |
| 2017 | 267,419 | -984 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 266,285 | -1,134 | -0.43% |
| 2019 | 265,206 | -1,079 | -0.41% |
| 2020 | 264,127 | -1,079 | -0.41% |
| 2021 | 263,048 | -1,079 | -0.41% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,484 | 57.35% |
| Black or African American | 4,060 | 15.04% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 33 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 763 | 2.83% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.05% |
| Some Other Race | 4,540 | 16.81% |
| Two or More Races | 2,108 | 7.81% |
New London Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,991 | 2.11 | 39.8 |
| Married | 3,065 | 2.98 | 64.5 |
| Male | 590 | 2.54 | 47.8 |
| Female | 2,215 | 2.89 | 29.7 |
| Non Family | 5,121 | 1.19 | 28.5 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 988 | 5.98% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,339 | 8.11% |
| High School Graduate | 4,865 | 29.46% |
| Some College | 3,656 | 22.14% |
| Associates Degree | 1,176 | 7.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,634 | 15.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,857 | 11.24% |
New London Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 370 | 362 | 147 |
| White | 8,172 | 7,788 | 3,080 |
| 2+ Races | 1,032 | 881 | 330 |
| Black | 2,826 | 2,229 | 499 |
| Hispanic | 4,710 | 3,346 | 618 |
| Other Race | 2,409 | 1,780 | 198 |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | |
| Native American | 33 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 39.73%.
$34,462
Average Earnings
$41,398
Average Male
$28,388
Average Female
New London Language by Age
New London Language
67.08% of New London residents speak only English, while 32.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.89% of the population.
New London Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 33 | 21 | 63.64% |
| Black | 3,783 | 1,300 | 34.36% |
| Hispanic | 8,472 | 2,828 | 33.38% |
| Multiple | 1,885 | 376 | 19.95% |
| Asian | 651 | 94 | 14.44% |
| White | 9,776 | 1,239 | 12.67% |
| Other | 2,006 | NaN% |
23.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.62%
Male Poverty Rate
23.30%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in New London
The race most likely to be in poverty in New London is Native, with 63.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New London is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.67%.
New London Marital Status
Marriage Rates
29.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.0%
Male Marriage Rate
27.8%
Female Marriage Rate
New London Married by Age and Sex
New London Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
New London Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 978 | 7.84% |
| Black | 316 | 9.94% |
| Asian | 14 | 2.15% |
| Other Race | 72 | 2.30% |
| 2+ Races | 179 | 15.18% |
| Hispanic | 252 | 4.31% |
New London Veterans by Education
5.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
37.31%
Born in New London
81.21%
Native Born
18.79%
Foreign Born
11.25%
Non Citizen
7.54%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
81.21% of New London residents were born in the United States, with 37.31% having been born in Connecticut. 11.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 5,150 | 0.00% | |
| 1810 | 3,238 | -1,912 | -4.53% |
| 1820 | 3,330 | 92 | 0.28% |
| 1830 | 4,335 | 1,005 | 2.67% |
| 1840 | 5,519 | 1,184 | 2.44% |
| 1850 | 8,991 | 3,472 | 5.00% |
| 1860 | 10,115 | 1,124 | 1.18% |
| 1870 | 9,576 | -539 | -0.55% |
| 1880 | 10,537 | 961 | 0.96% |
| 1890 | 13,757 | 3,220 | 2.70% |
| 1900 | 17,548 | 3,791 | 2.46% |
| 1910 | 19,659 | 2,111 | 1.14% |
| 1920 | 25,688 | 6,029 | 2.71% |
| 1930 | 29,640 | 3,952 | 1.44% |
| 1940 | 30,456 | 816 | 0.27% |
| 1950 | 30,551 | 95 | 0.03% |
| 1960 | 34,182 | 3,631 | 1.13% |
| 1970 | 31,630 | -2,552 | -0.77% |
| 1980 | 28,842 | -2,788 | -0.92% |
| 1990 | 28,540 | -302 | -0.11% |
| 2000 | 25,671 | -2,869 | -1.05% |
| 2010 | 27,612 | 1,941 | 0.73% |
| 2011 | 27,621 | 9 | 0.03% |
| 2012 | 27,565 | -56 | -0.20% |
| 2013 | 27,352 | -213 | -0.77% |
| 2014 | 27,203 | -149 | -0.54% |
| 2015 | 27,014 | -189 | -0.69% |
| 2016 | 27,001 | -13 | -0.05% |
| 2017 | 26,953 | -48 | -0.18% |
| 2018 | 27,012 | 59 | 0.22% |
| 2019 | 26,858 | -154 | -0.57% |
| 2020 | 26,704 | -154 | -0.57% |
| 2021 | 26,550 | -154 | -0.58% |
| 2022 | 26,396 | -154 | -0.58% |