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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

New London

Texas · 987 residents · 8.607 sq mi
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New London has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,984. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $41,700. Households here earn about 27% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

987
+8%since 1990
from 912 in 1990
1990 – 2025
115 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 106 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.0
−5%since 1990
from 41.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7148861K1K1K1990201020202024New London
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,984
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,009
+56%since 1990
from $10,275 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.3%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 19.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$41,700
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$463
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $355 in 1990
US average: $602
87.5%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 82.7% in 1990
12.5% rent
1.4
−16%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(816)
Black8.8%(80)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(14)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score26.9%(246)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(877)
Black4.9%(48)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(48)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score23.1%(228)
23
−14%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.0%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.0%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 63.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
−31%since 1990
from 22.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in New London, Texas?

New London, Texas has about 987 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in New London, Texas earns about $28,984 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 $41,700, and the typical rent is about $463 a month.

How educated are people in New London, Texas?

About 12.0% 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 16.3% 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 75 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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