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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

New London

Connecticut · 28,540 residents · 5.607 sq mi
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New London has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,336. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $127,600. At a median age of 28.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 28.4
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

28,540
+11%vs 2000
vs 25,671 in 2000
1990 – 2025
5,090 / sq mi
+11%vs 2000
vs 4,578 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
28.4
−9%vs 2000
vs 31.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$26,336
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,809 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,971
−30%vs 2000
vs $18,437 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.1%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$127,600
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $101,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$526
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $592 in 2000
US average: $450
36.9%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 37.9% in 2000
63.1% rent
4.8
+61%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(20,761)
Black16.9%(4,815)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(3,381)
Asian2.3%(669)
Other8%(2,295)
Diversity Score67.2%(19,172)
67
−7%vs 2000
vs 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.9%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.4%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.4%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.1 min
+69%vs 2000
vs 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New London, Connecticut?

New London, Connecticut has about 28,540 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in New London, Connecticut earns about $26,336 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 $127,600, and the typical rent is about $526 a month.

How educated are people in New London, Connecticut?

About 17.9% 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 15.1% of people in New London, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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