State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
4,723.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.58%
Growth Since 2010
-3.87%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
263,048
World Population Review
New London, Connecticut Population 2021
26,550
New London is a city located in New London County Connecticut. It is also the county seat of New London County. With a 2020 population of 26,550, it is the 18th largest city in Connecticut and the 1457th largest city in the United States . New London is currently declining at a rate of -0.58% annually and its population has decreased by -3.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,620 in 2010. New London reached it's highest population of 34,182 in 1960. Spanning over 11 miles, New London has a population density of 4,723 people per square mile.
The average household income in New London is $62,493 with a poverty rate of 24.51%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $987 per month, and the median house value is $181,900. 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 London was:
- White: 57.38%
- Other race: 16.42%
- Black or African American: 15.05%
- Two or more races: 8.52%
- Asian: 2.39%
- Native American: 0.15%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.10%
The current population of New London, Connecticut is 26,550 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 27,012.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 27,620.
New London, Connecticut Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 263,048 | -1,079 | -0.41% |
| 2020 | 264,127 | -1,079 | -0.41% |
| 2019 | 265,206 | -1,079 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 266,285 | -1,134 | -0.43% |
| 2017 | 267,419 | -984 | -0.37% |
| 2016 | 268,403 | -1,233 | -0.46% |
| 2015 | 269,636 | -1,826 | -0.68% |
| 2014 | 271,462 | -1,514 | -0.56% |
| 2013 | 272,976 | -1,115 | -0.41% |
| 2012 | 274,091 | 1,054 | 0.38% |
| 2011 | 273,037 | -967 | -0.35% |
| 2010 | 274,004 | 0.00% |
New London Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,472 | 57.38% |
| Some Other Race | 4,427 | 16.42% |
| Black or African American | 4,058 | 15.05% |
| Two or More Races | 2,297 | 8.52% |
| Asian | 645 | 2.39% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.10% |
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New London Population by Race
New London Population Pyramid $2021
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New London Population by Age
New London Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,732 | 2.15 | 36.9 |
| Non Family | 4,917 | 1.17 | 25.8 |
| Married | 2,892 | 3.02 | 64.1 |
| Female | 2,264 | 2.98 | 27.7 |
| Male | 659 | 2.75 | 31.7 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
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New London Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 915 | 5.70% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,637 | 10.20% |
| High School Graduate | 4,892 | 30.49% |
| Some College | 3,337 | 20.80% |
| Associates Degree | 1,255 | 7.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,305 | 14.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,702 | 10.61% |
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New London Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
New London Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,556 | 7,069 | 2,782 |
| Hispanic | 4,790 | 3,311 | 558 |
| Black | 2,699 | 2,139 | 328 |
| Other Race | 2,498 | 1,782 | 228 |
| 2+ Races | 939 | 857 | 256 |
| Asian | 380 | 363 | 139 |
| Native American | 40 | 8 | |
| Islander | 27 | 27 |
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 white people with a rate of 36.82%.
New London Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,435
Average Earnings
$41,128
Average Male
$27,374
Average Female
New London Earnings by Educational Attainment
New London Language by Age
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New London Language
66.10% of New London residents speak only English, while 33.90% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.18% of the population.
New London Language
New London Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,521 | 3,011 | 35.34% |
| Other | 4,372 | 1,936 | 44.28% |
| Black | 3,775 | 1,394 | 36.93% |
| White | 9,269 | 1,086 | 11.72% |
| Multiple | 2,067 | 311 | 15.05% |
| Asian | 521 | 103 | 19.77% |
| Native | 40 | 27 | 67.50% |
24.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.67%
Male Poverty Rate
26.16%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in New London
The race most likely to be in poverty in New London is Native, with 67.50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New London is White, with 11.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.39%.
New London Poverty
New London Poverty Rate by Education
New London Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
29.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.0%
Male Marriage Rate
27.3%
Female Marriage Rate
New London Married by Age and Sex
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New London Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
New London Marital Status by Race
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New London Marital Status
New London Veterans by War
New London Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 966 | 7.87% |
| Black | 309 | 10.18% |
| Hispanic | 258 | 4.32% |
| 2+ Races | 166 | 13.15% |
| Other Race | 78 | 2.42% |
| Asian | 9 | 1.56% |
New London Veterans by Race
New London Veterans by Education
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7.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
New London Veterans by Education
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67%
Labor Force Participation
55.7%
Employment Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
New London Employment by Age
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New London Employment by Race
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New London Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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81.71%
Native Born
18.29%
Foreign Born
12.05%
Non Citizen
6.24%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
81.71% of New London residents were born in the United States, with 36.97% having been born in Connecticut. 12.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
New London Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,550 | -154 | -0.58% |
| 2020 | 26,704 | -154 | -0.57% |
| 2019 | 26,858 | -154 | -0.57% |
| 2018 | 27,012 | 59 | 0.22% |
| 2017 | 26,953 | -48 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 27,001 | -13 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 27,014 | -189 | -0.69% |
| 2014 | 27,203 | -149 | -0.54% |
| 2013 | 27,352 | -213 | -0.77% |
| 2012 | 27,565 | -56 | -0.20% |
| 2011 | 27,621 | 9 | 0.03% |
| 2010 | 27,612 | 1,941 | 0.73% |
| 2000 | 25,671 | -2,869 | -1.05% |
| 1990 | 28,540 | -302 | -0.11% |
| 1980 | 28,842 | -2,788 | -0.92% |
| 1970 | 31,630 | -2,552 | -0.77% |
| 1960 | 34,182 | 3,631 | 1.13% |
| 1950 | 30,551 | 95 | 0.03% |
| 1940 | 30,456 | 816 | 0.27% |
| 1930 | 29,640 | 3,952 | 1.44% |
| 1920 | 25,688 | 6,029 | 2.71% |
| 1910 | 19,659 | 2,111 | 1.14% |
| 1900 | 17,548 | 3,791 | 2.46% |
| 1890 | 13,757 | 3,220 | 2.70% |
| 1880 | 10,537 | 961 | 0.96% |
| 1870 | 9,576 | -539 | -0.55% |
| 1860 | 10,115 | 1,124 | 1.18% |
| 1850 | 8,991 | 3,472 | 5.00% |
| 1840 | 5,519 | 1,184 | 2.44% |
| 1830 | 4,335 | 1,005 | 2.67% |
| 1820 | 3,330 | 92 | 0.28% |
| 1810 | 3,238 | -1,912 | -4.53% |
| 1800 | 5,150 | 0.00% |