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New London

North Carolina · 600 residents · 1.98 sq mi
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New London is home to 600 people in North Carolina. Since 2000 the city has more than doubled, up 274 people. Owners hold 82% of the housing stock. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 28% national rate. 0% of locals were born outside the United States. Home values have risen by half since 2000, reaching $127,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

600
+84%since 2000
from 326 in 2000
1990 – 2025
40.2
+11%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Land area
1.98 sq mi
Population, 19902024
28840151462774019902000201020202024New London
2024608
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 56%(36)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.5%(45)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.8%(41)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197.2%(43)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.2%(31)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3410.2%(61)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4413.7%(82)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5414.2%(85)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6414.7%(88)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 748%(48)
US avg: 7%
75 to 845%(30)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.7%(10)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$56,161
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,188 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$33,132
+79%since 2000
from $18,520 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
7.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information24.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$127,000
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$771
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
82.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
17.6% rent
7.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
2.71 people
+7%since 2009
from 2.54 people in 2009
US average: 2.60
31.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
12.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.3
−2%since 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(296)
Black5.8%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0.9%(3)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic90%(540)
Black4.8%(29)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian3.8%(23)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American18.4%(114)
English18%(112)
German13.7%(85)
Irish5.6%(35)
Scotch-Irish2.1%(13)
Dutch1.6%(10)
Polish1.3%(8)
Scottish1.3%(8)
Swedish0.5%(3)
Section 05

Education

15.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
2.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.4 min
+11%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
95.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
2.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
22.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

56.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
43.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
11.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married40.3%(89)
Married51.6%(114)
Widowed1.4%(3)
Divorced6.8%(15)
Women 15+
Never married32.8%(89)
Married51.7%(140)
Widowed13.3%(36)
Divorced2.2%(6)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Showing 2024 (the nearest year with coverage data).

7.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2013
from 9.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
52.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.1% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
18.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
12.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
21.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
69.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 76.0% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
34.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.6% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)13.3%(2)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)40%(6)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era40%(6)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 15 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New London, North Carolina?

New London, North Carolina has about 600 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New London, North Carolina earns about $56,161 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 $127,000, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in New London, North Carolina?

About 15.1% 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 7.7% 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 191 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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

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