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New London

Connecticut · 28,003 residents (2025 est.) · 5.607 sq mi
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New London has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,098. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $253,300. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,625
+8%since 2000
from 25,671 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,927 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 4,578 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.7
+11%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:28,003 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
25K26K27K28K29K1990201020202024New London
202428K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,098
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,809 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,687
+83%since 2000
from $18,437 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
+8%since 2010
from 0.403 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,300
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,340
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $592 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 37.9% in 2000
63.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+43%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.1%(14,394)
Black17.1%(4,393)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(5,061)
Asian2.1%(537)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.9%(18,469)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.4%(12,266)
Black12.9%(3,562)
Hispanic / Latino35.5%(9,800)
Asian2.6%(706)
Other4.7%(1,291)
Diversity Score82.2%(22,706)
Diversity Score
82
+14%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+61%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.7%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
18.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 16.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2017
from 73.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 70.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
27.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2016
from 23.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New London, Connecticut?

New London, Connecticut has about 27,625 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New London, Connecticut?

The typical household in New London, Connecticut earns about $59,098 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New London, Connecticut expensive?

In New London, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $253,300, and the typical rent is about $1,340 a month.

How educated are people in New London, Connecticut?

About 28.5% of adults age 25 and over in New London, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New London, Connecticut?

About 21.6% of people in New London, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has New London, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, New London, Connecticut has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 915 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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