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New London

Connecticut · 27,367 residents · 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 $47,424. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $186,900. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,367
+7%since 2000
from 25,671 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,881 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 4,578 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.5
+7%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K26K27K28K29K1990201020202024New London
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,424
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,809 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,242
+42%since 2000
from $18,437 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,900
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,034
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $592 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
35.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 37.9% in 2000
64.5% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+31%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.8%(11,435)
Black15.1%(4,144)
Hispanic / Latino34.1%(9,326)
Asian2.4%(644)
Other5.2%(1,411)
Diversity Score84.2%(23,040)
Diversity Score
84
+17%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+62%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
18.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New London, Connecticut?

New London, Connecticut has about 27,367 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New London, Connecticut earns about $47,424 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 $186,900, and the typical rent is about $1,034 a month.

How educated are people in New London, Connecticut?

About 27.2% 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 23.9% 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 1,173 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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