New London, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
27,199
Population
4,848/sq mi density
$60,123
Median Income
$33,888 per capita
$234,800
Home Value
$331,435 Zillow
$1,303
Median Rent
32.6% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
201
Violent Crime/100K
1,400 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$60,123 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$234,800 home value, $1,303/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
201 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
27,199
Census 2023
Population Density
4,848
per square mile
Land Area
5.6
square miles (14.5 km²)
Median Age
35.1 yrs
10% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 51.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 14.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 34.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.6% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
51.8%
Black
14.5%
Hispanic
34.4%
Asian
2.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 66.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 28.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
66.9%
Spanish
28.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
19.1%
Veterans
5.7%
5% below US avg (6%)
Disability
17.4%
34% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
91.2%
0% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
8.8%
2% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.436
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 27,199 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 4,848 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 35.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.5% |
| Female | 52.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 51.8% |
| Black or African American | 14.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34.4% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
Language
| English Only | 66.9% |
| Spanish | 28.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 19.1% |
| Veterans | 5.7% |
| Disability | 17.4% |
| Health Insurance | 91.2% |
| Uninsured | 8.8% |
| Broadband Access | 86.6% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.436 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |