New London, CT Demographics

A map of New London's Population by Race

New London, Connecticut has an estimated population of 27,625, a less than 1% change from the 27,367 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.4% White, 35.5% Hispanic, 12.9% Black, 3.9% Multiracial, 2.6% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of New London, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

New London has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Connecticut overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In New London, that probability was 68.3% in 2020 and 65.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

New London is ranked the 23rd most populous place in Connecticut, out of 215 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). New London was ranked the 23rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

New London's White Population

12,266 residents of New London, or 44.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in New London is significantly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. New London ranks 206th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New London's White population has grown by an estimated 7.3%. White residents' share of New London's population has increased from 41.8% to 44.4%.

New London is less White than neighboring Groton (67% White), Waterford (62.9% White), Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) (56.6% White), Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (60.5% White), and Poquonock Bridge (51.7% White).

New London's Black Population

3,562 residents of New London, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in New London is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. New London ranks 9th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New London's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.0%. Black residents' share of New London's population has decreased from 15.1% to 12.9%.

New London is more Black than neighboring Groton (8% Black), Waterford (6.6% Black), Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) (4.1% Black), Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (6.5% Black), and Poquonock Bridge (11% Black).

New London's Asian Population

706 residents of New London, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in New London is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. New London ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New London's Asian population has grown by an estimated 9.6%. Asian residents' share of New London's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

New London is more Asian than neighboring Poquonock Bridge (0.5% Asian). New London is less Asian than neighboring Groton (6% Asian), Waterford (4.6% Asian), Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) (20.9% Asian), and Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (3.2% Asian).

New London's Hispanic Population

9,800 residents of New London, or 35.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in New London is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. New London ranks 8th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New London's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.1%. Hispanic residents' share of New London's population has increased from 34.1% to 35.5%.

New London is more Hispanic than neighboring Groton (12.4% Hispanic), Waterford (18.7% Hispanic), Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) (11.7% Hispanic), Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (19.1% Hispanic), and Poquonock Bridge (31.4% Hispanic).

New London's Native American/Other Population

223 residents of New London, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in New London is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. New London ranks 28th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New London's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 34.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of New London's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

New London is more Native American/Other than neighboring Groton (0.7% Native American/Other), Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) (0% Native American/Other), Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (0.2% Native American/Other), and Poquonock Bridge (0% Native American/Other). New London is less Native American/Other than neighboring Waterford (1.9% Native American/Other).

New London's Multiracial Population

1,068 residents of New London, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in New London is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. New London ranks 35th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New London's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 27.6%. Multiracial residents' share of New London's population has decreased from 5.4% to 3.9%.

New London is less Multiracial than neighboring Groton (5.9% Multiracial), Waterford (5.3% Multiracial), Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) (6.7% Multiracial), Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (10.5% Multiracial), and Poquonock Bridge (5.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.