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New London

Texas · 993 residents (2025 est.) · 8.607 sq mi
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New London has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,036. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $150,000. The poverty rate of 20.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,085
+10%since 2000
from 987 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
126 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 115 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
+7%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:993 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7148861K1K1K1990201020202024New London
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,036
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,984 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,644
+54%since 2000
from $16,009 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.2%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
−5%since 2010
from 0.395 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing17.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,000
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
6.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+65%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
81
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(877)
Black4.9%(48)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(48)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.1%(228)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(880)
Black2.9%(31)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(23)
Asian2%(22)
Other11.9%(129)
Diversity Score40.8%(443)
Diversity Score
41
+77%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+96%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
1.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.6%
−17.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.4%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2012
from 16.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.1%
−66.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.2%
+23.0 ptssince 2017
from 59.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 4.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New London, Texas?

New London, Texas has about 1,085 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New London, Texas earns about $63,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New London, Texas expensive?

In New London, Texas, the median home is worth about $150,000.

How educated are people in New London, Texas?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in New London, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New London, Texas?

About 20.5% of people in New London, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has New London, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, New London, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 173 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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