New London is a city located in Southeastern CT Planning Region Connecticut. New London has a 2024 population of 27,840. New London is currently growing at a rate of 1.02% annually and its population has increased by 4.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,718 in 2020.
The average household income in New London is $72,393 with a poverty rate of 21.51%. The median age in New London is 35.5 years: 34.8 years for males, and 36.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New London was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,512 | 56.21% |
| Black or African American | 4,694 | 17.01% |
| Other race | 3,657 | 13.25% |
| Two or more races | 2,994 | 10.85% |
| Asian | 648 | 2.35% |
| Native American | 91 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,125 | 2.12 | 41.1 | 58.9 |
| Non Family | 5,443 | 1.2 | 28.7 | 71.3 |
| Married | 3,046 | 2.93 | 68.1 | 31.9 |
| Female | 2,006 | 3.19 | 32.5 | 67.5 |
| Male | 630 | 2.79 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
41.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,212 | 6.85% |
| Associates Degree | 1,411 | 7.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,973 | 16.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,765 | 9.98% |
| High School Graduate | 5,493 | 31.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 991 | 5.6% |
| Some College | 3,849 | 21.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,549 | 9,118 | 3,485 |
| Hispanic | 4,199 | 3,003 | 526 |
| Black | 3,181 | 2,482 | 433 |
| Other Race | 1,939 | 1,413 | 65 |
| 2+ Races | 1,618 | 1,443 | 411 |
| Asian | 317 | 288 | 140 |
| Native American | 91 | 57 | 23 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.49%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 44.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,145 | $72,883 | $64,100 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,611 | $102,978 | $57,850 |
| High School Graduate | $40,486 | $41,360 | $36,696 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,059 | $23,922 | $14,089 |
| Overall | $42,820 | $45,742 | $38,613 |
| Some College | $35,296 | $43,492 | $31,297 |
$42,820
Average Earnings
$45,742
Average Male
$38,613
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.85% of New London residents speak only English, while 28.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,437 | 2,626 | 35.31% |
| Other | 3,452 | 1,481 | 42.9% |
| Black | 4,310 | 1,463 | 33.94% |
| White | 10,928 | 1,099 | 10.06% |
| Multiple | 2,728 | 733 | 26.87% |
| Native | 91 | 37 | 40.66% |
| Asian | 550 | 23 | 4.18% |
21.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.41%
Male Poverty Rate
21.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in New London is Other, with 42.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New London is Asian, with 4.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.82% |
| High School | 18.36% |
| Some College | 15.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 70.18% |
| Female Unemployed | 16.67% |
| Female Employed | 16.08% |
| Male Employed | 6.71% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,357 | $82,969 |
| Households | $56,237 | $72,393 |
| Married Families | $98,958 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,119 | $58,683 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.3%
Male Marriage Rate
25.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,591
Number of Veterans
1,481
Male Veterans
110
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 417 |
| Vietnam | 316 |
| First Gulf War | 303 |
| Korea | 53 |
| World War II | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 426 |
| 35 to 54 | 363 |
| 75+ | 342 |
| 65 to 74 | 249 |
| 18 to 34 | 211 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,110 | 8.44% |
| Black | 289 | 8.03% |
| 2+ Races | 171 | 8.26% |
| Hispanic | 165 | 3.15% |
| Other Race | 21 | 0.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
55.5%
Employment Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
39.32%
Born in New London
82.59%
Native Born
17.41%
Foreign Born
10.4%
Non Citizen
7%
Naturalized
82.59% of New London residents were born in the United States, with 39.32% having been born in Connecticut. 10.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 29,244 | 281 | 0.97% |
| 2028 | 28,963 | 281 | 0.98% |
| 2027 | 28,682 | 280 | 0.99% |
| 2026 | 28,402 | 281 | 1% |
| 2025 | 28,121 | 281 | 1.01% |
| 2024 | 27,840 | 280 | 1.02% |
| 2023 | 27,560 | -6 | -0.02% |
| 2022 | 27,566 | 238 | 0.87% |
| 2021 | 27,328 | 610 | 2.28% |
| 2020 | 26,718 | -256 | -0.95% |
| 2019 | 26,974 | -155 | -0.57% |
| 2018 | 27,129 | 141 | 0.52% |
| 2017 | 26,988 | -32 | -0.12% |
| 2016 | 27,020 | -9 | -0.03% |
| 2015 | 27,029 | -182 | -0.67% |
| 2014 | 27,211 | -150 | -0.55% |
| 2013 | 27,361 | -210 | -0.76% |
| 2012 | 27,571 | -54 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 27,625 | 12 | 0.04% |
| 2010 | 27,613 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 25,671 | -2,869 | -10.05% |
| 1990 | 28,540 | -302 | -1.05% |
| 1980 | 28,842 | -2,788 | -8.81% |
| 1970 | 31,630 | -2,552 | -7.47% |
| 1960 | 34,182 | 3,631 | 11.89% |
| 1950 | 30,551 | 95 | 0.31% |
| 1940 | 30,456 | 816 | 2.75% |
| 1930 | 29,640 | 3,952 | 15.38% |
| 1920 | 25,688 | 6,029 | 30.67% |
| 1910 | 19,659 | 2,111 | 12.03% |
| 1900 | 17,548 | 3,791 | 27.56% |
| 1890 | 13,757 | 3,220 | 30.56% |
| 1880 | 10,537 | 961 | 10.04% |
| 1870 | 9,576 | -539 | -5.33% |
| 1860 | 10,115 | 1,124 | 12.5% |
| 1850 | 8,991 | 3,472 | 62.91% |
| 1840 | 5,519 | 1,184 | 27.31% |
| 1830 | 4,335 | 1,005 | 30.18% |
| 1820 | 3,330 | 92 | 2.84% |
| 1810 | 3,238 | -1,912 | -37.13% |
| 1800 | 5,150 | -24,094 | -82.39% |