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 $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.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New London was:
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% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,569 | 2.07 | 40.1 | 59.9 |
| Non Family | 5,888 | 1.23 | 29.4 | 70.6 |
| Married | 3,134 | 2.91 | 69 | 31 |
| Female | 2,036 | 3.05 | 27.3 | 72.7 |
| Male | 511 | 2.66 | 36.4 | 63.6 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.07
Average Household Size
40.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,095 | 6.26% |
| Associates Degree | 1,473 | 8.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,886 | 16.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,181 | 12.46% |
| High School Graduate | 5,171 | 29.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,000 | 5.71% |
| Some College | 3,699 | 21.13% |
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 | 8,895 | 8,512 | 3,513 |
| Hispanic | 5,104 | 3,950 | 799 |
| Black | 2,625 | 2,100 | 471 |
| Other Race | 2,457 | 1,870 | 238 |
| 2+ Races | 2,107 | 1,873 | 529 |
| Asian | 320 | 306 | 151 |
| Native American | 81 | 81 | 42 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 51.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,750 | $77,078 | $65,909 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,375 | $89,620 | $75,375 |
| High School Graduate | $44,169 | $47,110 | $37,697 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,958 | $31,377 | $13,542 |
| Overall | $46,210 | $51,171 | $39,851 |
| Some College | $37,163 | $46,853 | $33,165 |
$46,210
Average Earnings
$51,171
Average Male
$39,851
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.9% of New London residents speak only English, while 33.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,769 | 2,655 | 30.28% |
| Other | 4,474 | 1,586 | 35.45% |
| Black | 3,674 | 1,152 | 31.36% |
| White | 10,138 | 1,078 | 10.63% |
| Multiple | 3,368 | 947 | 28.12% |
| Asian | 568 | 13 | 2.29% |
| Native | 81 | 10 | 12.35% |
20.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.6%
Male Poverty Rate
20.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in New London is Other, with 35.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New London is Asian, with 2.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.08% |
| High School | 17.86% |
| Some College | 16.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.27% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 72.83% |
| Female Unemployed | 34.91% |
| Female Employed | 14.13% |
| Male Employed | 6.24% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,144 | $87,924 |
| Households | $60,123 | $75,979 |
| Married Families | $99,385 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,038 | $62,677 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.2%
Male Marriage Rate
27.5%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,201
Number of Veterans
1,129
Male Veterans
72
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 275 |
| Vietnam | 266 |
| First Gulf War | 193 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 366 |
| 75+ | 363 |
| 35 to 54 | 226 |
| 65 to 74 | 151 |
| 18 to 34 | 95 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 851 | 7.23% |
| 2+ Races | 187 | 7.18% |
| Black | 163 | 5.36% |
| Hispanic | 141 | 2.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66%
Labor Force Participation
56.1%
Employment Rate
7.3%
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
38.56%
Born in New London
80.86%
Native Born
19.14%
Foreign Born
10.79%
Non Citizen
8.35%
Naturalized
80.86% of New London residents were born in the United States, with 38.56% having been born in Connecticut. 10.79% 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% |