New London, CT Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | New London | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,111 | 3,353,625 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2654.5 | 604.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.00% | -0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.1 | 42.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 11,569 | 1,298,936 | 128,459,983 |
Population in New London grew by 19.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 27,199 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
New London has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | New London | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,136 | $95,363 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 8.59% | 4.09% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.5% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in New London is about 37% lower than in Connecticut.
Housing
| Metric | New London | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $502,315 | $290,235 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,320 | $1,419 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 40.1% | 67.2% | 65.1% |
The median home price in New London is about 31.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,320 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in New London spend about 33 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 138 hours, about 5.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | New London | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.6 | 22.1 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 33.2 | 44.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 138 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,282 | $5,715 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.0% | 14.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 15,432 | 10,657 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,975 | 1,748 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in New London is 17 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Connecticut.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
New London has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | New London | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.3% | 38.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.07 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
New London has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | New London | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.5 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.2% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.0% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about New London, Connecticut.
What is the population of New London, Connecticut?
The population of New London, Connecticut is 28,111, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of New London, Connecticut?
The population density of New London, Connecticut is 2654.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in New London, Connecticut?
The median household income in New London, Connecticut is $60,136, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in New London, Connecticut?
The median home price in New London, Connecticut is $502,315, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in New London, Connecticut?
The unemployment rate in New London, Connecticut is 7.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.