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New London

Minnesota · 1,252 residents · 1.293 sq mi
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New London has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,006. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,252
+17%since 2000
from 1,066 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
968 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 824 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+6%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9241K1K1K1K1990201020202024New London
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,006
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,018 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,133
+86%since 2000
from $16,216 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$789
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
30.0% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+21%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,039)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(16)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(42)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(1,160)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(39)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other3.8%(47)
Diversity Score17.9%(224)
Diversity Score
18
+352%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+36%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New London, Minnesota?

New London, Minnesota has about 1,252 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New London, Minnesota earns about $56,006 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New London, Minnesota expensive?

In New London, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $163,500, and the typical rent is about $789 a month.

How educated are people in New London, Minnesota?

About 28.1% of adults age 25 and over in New London, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New London, Minnesota?

About 11.3% of people in New London, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has New London, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, New London, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 281 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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