New London, CT

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2022 Population

27,596

0.0399% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

35.5

8.23% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

21.5%

11.6% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$56,237

10.7% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$220,300

16.4% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

12,927

2.58% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, New London, CT had a population of 27.6k people with a median age of 35.5 and a median household income of $56,237. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of New London, CT grew from 27,585 to 27,596, a 0.0399% increase and its median household income grew from $50,819 to $56,237, a 10.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in New London, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (49%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.2%), Other (Hispanic) (12.6%), White (Hispanic) (7.23%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (6.26%).

None of the households in New London, CT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89.6% of the residents in New London, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in New London, CT are Connecticut College (562 degrees awarded in 2022), United States Coast Guard Academy (260 degrees), and Mitchell College (114 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in New London, CT was $220,300, and the homeownership rate was 41.1%.

Most people in New London, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.1 minutes. The average car ownership in New London, CT was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

New London, CT is home to a population of 27.6k people, from which 89.6% are citizens. As of 2022, 17.4% of New London, CT residents were born outside of the country (4.8k people).

In 2022, there were 3.45 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.5k people) in New London, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.92k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.49k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89.6%

2022 Citizenship

89%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 89.6% of New London, CT residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in New London, CT was 89%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in New London, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in New London, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
13.5k ± 857
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.92k ± 619
Other (Hispanic)
3.49k ± 719

29.4%

Hispanic Population

8.1k people

29.4% of the people in New London, CT are hispanic (8.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in New London, CT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Connecticut.

Most Common Origin

Jamaica
41,700 ± 4,984 people
India
40,990 ± 4,942 people
Dominican Republic
28,698 ± 4,143 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Connecticut was Jamaica, the natal country of 41,700 Connecticut residents, followed by India with 40,990 and Dominican Republic with 28,698.

Foreign-Born Population

17.4%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.8k people

18.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.08k people

As of 2022, 17.4% of New London, CT residents (4.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in New London, CT was 18.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in New London, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
417 ± 171
Vietnam
272 ± 114
Gulf War (1990s)
191 ± 108

New London, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.53 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of New London, CT employs 12.9k people. The largest industries in New London, CT are Manufacturing (2,137 people), Retail Trade (2,054 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,914 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($117,026), Wholesale Trade ($82,865), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($73,153).

Males in Connecticut have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $78,304. The income inequality in Connecticut (measured using the Gini index) is 0.501, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

12.9k

2022 Value

± 1,012

2.58%

1 Year growth

± 11%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in New London, CT grew at a rate of 2.58%, from 12.6k employees to 12.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in New London, CT, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,365 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,206 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,154 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of New London, CT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Connecticut (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

12.9k

2022 Value

± 1,012

2.58%

1 Year growth

± 11%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in New London, CT grew at a rate of 2.58%, from 12.6k employees to 12.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in New London, CT, are Manufacturing (2,137 people), Retail Trade (2,054 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,914 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of New London, CT, though some of these residents may live in New London, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,726

Median earning men ± $3,225

$28,383

Median earning women ± $4,888

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($80,191), Manufacturing ($78,706), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($71,926).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,944), Wholesale Trade ($66,836), and Public Administration ($46,042).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

Y-Axis

1.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.67M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 1.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 17.2%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Connecticut.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing the state of Connecticut. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for New London, CT. Showing the available data for Connecticut.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (59.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Connecticut for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Connecticut

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Richard Blumenthal

Senator from Connecticut

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Chris Murphy

Senator from Connecticut

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing Connecticut.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Connecticut over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Connecticut

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Connecticut have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in New London, CT awarded 936 degrees. The student population of New London, CT in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,646 male students and 1,878 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in New London, CT are White (592 and 68.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (98 and 11.3%), Two or More Races (55 and 6.34%), and Asian (51 and 5.88%).

The largest universities in New London, CT by number of degrees awarded are Connecticut College (562 and 60%), United States Coast Guard Academy (260 and 27.8%), and Mitchell College (114 and 12.2%).

The most popular majors in New London, CT are General Political Science & Government (85 and 9.08%), General Economics (56 and 5.98%), and General Psychology (51 and 5.45%).

The median tuition cost in New London, CT for private four year colleges is $48,621.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in New London, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 41.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 3,524 (46.7% men and 53.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 3,524 students enrolled in New London, CT, 46.7% men and 53.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,237 records, of which 55.3% were women and 44.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Political Science & Government
85 degrees awarded
General Economics
56 degrees awarded
General Psychology
51 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in New London, CT was General Political Science & Government with 85 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in New London, CT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Connecticut College
562 degrees awarded
United States Coast Guard Academy
260 degrees awarded
Mitchell College
114 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Connecticut College with 562 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 431 men were awarded degrees from institutions in New London, CT, which is 0.853 times less than the 505 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 592 degrees mean that there were 6.04 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 98 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($48,621) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,315) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

Measure

In 2022, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.962% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (765k), Bachelors Degree (631k), and Some college (550k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in New London, CT was $220,300 in 2022, which is 0.781 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $189,200 to $220,300, a 16.4% increase. The homeownership rate in New London, CT is 41.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in New London, CT have an average commute time of 20.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in New London, CT is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$220,300

Median Property Value 2022

±$11,485

$4,572

Median Property Taxes

±$507

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In New London, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in New London, CT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

41.1%

Homeownership

2022

59.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 41.1% of the housing units in New London, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 38.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in New London, CT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in New London, CT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,237

Median Household Income

± $5,881

11.1k

Number of Households

± 910

In 2022, the median household income of the 11.1k households in New London, CT grew to $56,237 from the previous year's value of $50,819.

The following chart displays the households in New London, CT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for New London, CT is from Connecticut.

0.501

2022 Wage GINI in Connecticut

0.502

2021 Wage GINI in Connecticut

In 2022, the income inequality in Connecticut was 0.501 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0861% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Connecticut was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Connecticut in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Connecticut across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (63%)
Worked At Home (12%)
Walked (9.89%)

In 2022, 63% of workers in New London, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12%) and those who walked to work (9.89%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in New London, CT have a shorter commute time (20.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.09% of the workforce in New London, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in New London, CT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in New London, CT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in New London, CT have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in New London, CT (5.11k out of 23.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in New London, CT is Hispanic, followed by Other and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.4% of the population of New London, CT has health coverage, with 36.4% on employee plans, 32.4% on Medicaid, 9.4% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 1.19% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New London County, CT see 1587 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.32% increase from the previous year (1551 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1268 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 230 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,587 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New London County, CT

Primary care physicians in New London County, CT see an average of 1,587 patients per year. This represents a 2.32% increase from the previous year (1,551 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New London County, CT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.3% under 18 years, 27.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.9% were men and 54.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.62%

Uninsured

36.4%

Employer Coverage

32.4%

Medicaid

9.4%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

1.19%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in New London, CT declined by 3.75% from 8.96% to 8.62%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in New London, CT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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