New London County, Connecticut Population 2022
New London County, Connecticut's estimated population is 261,969 with a growth rate of -0.41% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. New London County, Connecticut is the 5th largest county in Connecticut. The 2010 Population was 274,004 and has seen a growth of -4.39% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 33,200 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 34,883 | 1,683 | 5.07% |
| 1810 | 34,707 | -176 | -0.50% |
| 1820 | 35,943 | 1,236 | 3.56% |
| 1830 | 42,201 | 6,258 | 17.41% |
| 1840 | 44,463 | 2,262 | 5.36% |
| 1850 | 51,821 | 7,358 | 16.55% |
| 1860 | 61,731 | 9,910 | 19.12% |
| 1870 | 66,570 | 4,839 | 7.84% |
| 1880 | 73,152 | 6,582 | 9.89% |
| 1890 | 76,634 | 3,482 | 4.76% |
| 1900 | 82,758 | 6,124 | 7.99% |
| 1910 | 91,253 | 8,495 | 10.26% |
| 1920 | 104,611 | 13,358 | 14.64% |
| 1930 | 118,966 | 14,355 | 13.72% |
| 1940 | 125,224 | 6,258 | 5.26% |
| 1950 | 144,821 | 19,597 | 15.65% |
| 1960 | 185,745 | 40,924 | 28.26% |
| 1970 | 230,348 | 44,603 | 24.01% |
| 1980 | 238,409 | 8,061 | 3.50% |
| 1990 | 254,957 | 16,548 | 6.94% |
| 2010 | 274,004 | 19,047 | 7.47% |
| 2011 | 273,037 | -967 | -0.35% |
| 2012 | 274,091 | 1,054 | 0.39% |
| 2013 | 272,976 | -1,115 | -0.41% |
| 2014 | 271,462 | -1,514 | -0.55% |
| 2015 | 269,636 | -1,826 | -0.67% |
| 2016 | 268,403 | -1,233 | -0.46% |
| 2017 | 267,419 | -984 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 266,285 | -1,134 | -0.42% |
| 2019 | 265,206 | -1,079 | -0.41% |
| 2020 | 264,127 | -1,079 | -0.41% |
| 2021 | 263,048 | -1,079 | -0.41% |
| 2022 | 261,969 | -1,079 | -0.41% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 213,152 | 79.87% |
| Black or African American | 15,622 | 5.85% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,632 | 0.61% |
| Asian | 10,855 | 4.07% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race | 9,357 | 3.51% |
| Two or More Races | 16,207 | 6.07% |
New London County, Connecticut Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 109,616 | 2.33 | 67.1 |
| Married | 52,397 | 2.93 | 83.1 |
| Male | 6,022 | 2.77 | 56.3 |
| Female | 13,081 | 2.92 | 49.7 |
| Non Family | 38,116 | 1.22 | 52.8 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,511 | 2.40% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 9,027 | 4.80% |
| High School Graduate | 53,519 | 28.45% |
| Some College | 40,066 | 21.30% |
| Associates Degree | 16,309 | 8.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 34,869 | 18.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 29,787 | 15.84% |
New London County, Connecticut Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 7,772 | 6,871 | 3,962 |
| White | 149,203 | 141,672 | 54,805 |
| 2+ Races | 6,980 | 6,156 | 1,848 |
| Native American | 1,072 | 1,028 | 257 |
| Black | 10,306 | 8,752 | 1,672 |
| Hispanic | 15,729 | 12,486 | 2,547 |
| Other Race | 5,445 | 4,345 | 669 |
| Islander | 43 | 43 |
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 50.98%.
$47,437
Average Earnings
$59,872
Average Male
$37,099
Average Female
New London County, Connecticut Language by Age
New London County, Connecticut Language
86.68% of New London County, Connecticut residents speak only English, while 13.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.72% of the population.
New London County, Connecticut Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 14,013 | 2,980 | 21.27% |
| Hispanic | 27,656 | 4,917 | 17.78% |
| Multiple | 15,337 | 1,878 | 12.24% |
| Islander | 43 | 5 | 11.63% |
| Asian | 10,607 | 708 | 6.67% |
| White | 192,283 | 11,897 | 6.19% |
| Native | 1,525 | 94 | 6.16% |
| Other | 2,424 | NaN% |
8.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.79%
Male Poverty Rate
9.13%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in New London County, Connecticut
The race most likely to be in poverty in New London County, Connecticut is Black, with 21.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New London County, Connecticut is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.99%.
New London County, Connecticut Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
48.9%
Female Marriage Rate
New London County, Connecticut Married by Age and Sex
New London County, Connecticut Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
New London County, Connecticut Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,180 | 10.68% |
| Black | 1,218 | 10.31% |
| Native American | 131 | 10.41% |
| Asian | 317 | 3.60% |
| Other Race | 258 | 3.88% |
| 2+ Races | 959 | 11.07% |
| Hispanic | 1,298 | 7.03% |
New London County, Connecticut Veterans by Education
4.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.10%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
51.91%
Born in New London County, Connecticut
91.35%
Native Born
8.65%
Foreign Born
3.68%
Non Citizen
4.96%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
91.35% of New London County, Connecticut residents were born in the United States, with 51.91% having been born in Connecticut. 3.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990