Census Bureau data for New London city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — New London city
- What is the median household income in New London city?
- The median household income in New London city is $50,909 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in New London city?
- The poverty rate in New London city is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in New London city?
- $169,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in New London city?
- The median gross rent in New London city is $581 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of New London city residents have a college degree?
- 13.9% of adults in New London city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,198
Median Income
$50,909
Median Home Value
$169,400
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.4%
Median Age
51.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-341 (-0.7%)
Home Value:
+$49,400 (+41.2%)
Poverty Rate:
-9.1 pp (-61.5%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.3 pp (+31.1%)
Unemployment:
-2.2 pp (-25.6%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,198
Median Age
51.0
Female
44.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
White (non-Hisp.) 82.3%
Black 3.0%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 11.8%
Other 0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$50,909
±$17,680
-$25,383 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$77,853
Median Family Income
$54,297
Poverty Rate
5.7%
-4.8 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
9.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
35.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
20.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
0.9%
$10–15k
2.0%
$15–25k
11.9%
$25–35k
22.2%
$35–50k
11.2%
$50–75k
21.7%
$75–100k
4.9%
$100–150k
11.9%
$150–200k
12.3%
$200k+
0.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
507
Owner-Occupied
93.3%
Renter-Occupied
6.7%
Vacancy Rate
12.0%
Median Home Value
$169,400
-$91,000 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$581
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
15.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
57.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
10.8%
$50–100k
5.0%
$100–200k
25.0%
$200–300k
34.4%
$300–500k
1.4%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
$1M+
2.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
23.8%
$500–1k
57.1%
$1–1.5k
19.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
0.7%
1 vehicle
34.1%
2 vehicles
49.6%
3+
15.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
82.4%
Single-fam. att.
0.8%
2–4 units
0.6%
Mobile home
15.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
9.3%
1940–1969
6.7%
1970–1999
18.9%
2000–2009
9.9%
2010+
1.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
85.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
13.9%
-19.2 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
6.0%
Some College / Associate
24.9%
Less Than High School
2.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
33.8%
Unemployment Rate
6.4%
+1.3 pp vs. state
Work from Home
1.9%
Self-Employed
0.9%
Government Workers
8.0%
Private For-Profit
91.0%
Industry
Agriculture
18.9%
Edu/Health
16.7%
Construction
15.5%
Prof. Services
12.1%
Arts/Entmt.
10.2%
Retail
5.6%
Manufacturing
5.0%
Transportation
5.0%
Finance
3.1%
Wholesale
0.6%
Public Admin
0.3%
Occupation
Management
35.3%
Construction
22.6%
Sales
16.4%
Production
15.5%
Food Prep
10.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
32.9 min
Drove Alone
94.7%
Carpool
2.2%
Public Transit
1.2%
Work from Home
1.9%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
446
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
59.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
16.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.8%
5–9
4.4%
10–14
4.5%
15–19
7.7%
20–24
3.3%
25–34
6.6%
35–44
10.9%
45–54
10.9%
55–64
7.3%
65–74
5.4%
75–84
9.1%
85+
21.9%
Under 18: 20.7%
Working age (18–64): 79.3%
65 and over: 33.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.0%
Naturalized Citizen
75.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
83.3%
Asia
16.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
9.7%
With a Disability
26.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
89.7%
Uninsured
10.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
63.5%
Has a Computer
92.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
84.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023