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New London

North Carolina · 664 residents (2025 est.) · 1.975 sq mi
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New London has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $61,875. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 87% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $296,200. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 118%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
608
+87%since 2000
from 326 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
308 / sq mi
+87%since 2000
from 165 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.0
−12%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:664 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2884015146277401990201020202024New London
2024608
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,875
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,188 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,154
+90%since 2000
from $18,520 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.452 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$296,200
+118%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,234
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.5%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
29.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.8%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.5%
+27.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+171%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(296)
Black5.8%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0.9%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.6%(57)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(448)
Black2.6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino14%(85)
Asian6.4%(39)
Other3.3%(20)
Diversity Score54%(328)
Diversity Score
54
+207%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.2%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+39%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.2%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 78.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−50.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2012
from 16.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2017
from 89.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.4%
−13.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New London, North Carolina?

New London, North Carolina has about 608 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New London, North Carolina?

The typical household in New London, North Carolina earns about $61,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New London, North Carolina expensive?

In New London, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $296,200, and the typical rent is about $1,234 a month.

How educated are people in New London, North Carolina?

About 33.2% of adults age 25 and over in New London, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New London, North Carolina?

About 18.7% of people in New London, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has New London, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, New London, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 199 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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