New London, NC Demographics

A map of New London's Population by Race

New London, North Carolina has an estimated population of 608, a less than 1% change from the 607 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.7% White, 14.0% Hispanic, 6.4% Asian, 3.0% Multiracial, 2.6% Black, and 0.3% 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina 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 28.7% in 2020 and 43.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

New London is ranked the 551st most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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 535th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

New London's White Population

448 residents of New London, or 73.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in New London is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. New London ranks 197th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New London's White population has declined by an estimated 12.2%. White residents' share of New London's population has decreased from 84.0% to 73.7%.

New London is more White than neighboring Albemarle (62.1% White), Misenheimer (73.3% White), and Badin (52.1% White). New London is less White than neighboring Richfield (81% White), and Millingport (93.5% White).

New London's Black Population

16 residents of New London, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in New London is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. New London ranks 495th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New London's Black population has declined by an estimated 54.3%. Black residents' share of New London's population has decreased from 5.8% to 2.6%.

New London is more Black than neighboring Richfield (2.2% Black), and Millingport (0% Black). New London is less Black than neighboring Albemarle (25.2% Black), Misenheimer (15.8% Black), and Badin (37.2% Black).

New London's Asian Population

39 residents of New London, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in New London is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. New London ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New London's Asian population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of New London's population has increased from 4.3% to 6.4%.

New London is more Asian than neighboring Albemarle (3.5% Asian), Misenheimer (0% Asian), Badin (0% Asian), and Millingport (2.9% Asian). New London is less Asian than neighboring Richfield (11.7% Asian).

New London's Hispanic Population

85 residents of New London, or 14.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in New London is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. New London ranks 692nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New London's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 608.3%. Hispanic residents' share of New London's population has increased from 2.0% to 14.0%.

New London is more Hispanic than neighboring Richfield (3% Hispanic), Albemarle (6.2% Hispanic), Misenheimer (5.2% Hispanic), Badin (7.4% Hispanic), and Millingport (0% Hispanic).

New London's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of New London, or 0.3% 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 North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. New London ranks 580th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New London's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of New London's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

New London is more Native American/Other than neighboring Richfield (0% Native American/Other), Misenheimer (0% Native American/Other), and Millingport (0% Native American/Other). New London is less Native American/Other than neighboring Albemarle (1% Native American/Other), and Badin (0.5% Native American/Other).

New London's Multiracial Population

18 residents of New London, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in New London is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. New London ranks 446th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New London's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Multiracial residents' share of New London's population has decreased from 3.5% to 3.0%.

New London is more Multiracial than neighboring Richfield (2% Multiracial), Albemarle (1.9% Multiracial), and Badin (2.8% Multiracial). New London is less Multiracial than neighboring Misenheimer (5.8% Multiracial), and Millingport (3.6% 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.