Population 268,596 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in New London County
Household size in New London County
| Period | New London County | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
New London County is a place of small households, averaging 2.38 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.48 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in New London County
| Period | New London County | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.4 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.9 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.4 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of New London County is 43.4 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 40.5 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in New London County
| Period | New London County | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in New London County (11.4%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in New London County
Renters in New London County
| Period | New London County | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.8% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.6% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 32.4% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in New London County rent their homes (32.4%), close to the national share of 34.8%. About four in ten owners (39.8%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the west. The renter share is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in New London County
| Period | New London County | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in New London County as nationally: 9.7%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Connecticut overall (7.9%). Vacancy is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in New London County
| Period | New London County | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +6 |
New London County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in New London County
| Period | New London County | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,017 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,121 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,216 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,478 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$461 | +$575 | +$606 |
A typical rental in New London County costs $1,478 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $461 a month since 2006–10, up 45%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in New London County
Bachelor's degrees in New London County
| Period | New London County | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.6% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.5% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.0% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.6% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in New London County as nationally: 36.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in Connecticut as a whole (42.3%). The share with a degree has risen 6.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in New London County
| Period | New London County | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.8% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.0% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.4% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.5% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in New London County is above the national rate: 93.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.7 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in New London County
| Period | New London County | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in New London County is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in Connecticut overall (5.6%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
New London County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New London County | 2.38 | 43.4 | 11.4% | 32.4% | 9.7% | 1968 | $1,478 | 36.6% | 93.5% | 4.9% |
| Middlesex County | 2.35 | 45.3 | 8.8% | 25.0% | 9.5% | 1970 | $1,540 | 44.7% | 95.2% | 3.9% |
| Washington County | 2.38 | 46.0 | 7.7% | 22.5% | 16.6% | 1976 | $1,461 | 53.6% | 95.8% | 4.6% |
| Newport County | 2.25 | 46.8 | 6.9% | 32.1% | 14.5% | 1965 | $1,760 | 54.1% | 95.6% | 5.6% |
| New Haven County | 2.53 | 41.7 | 13.5% | 37.6% | 8.0% | 1964 | $1,584 | 38.5% | 90.6% | 6.4% |
| Dukes County | 2.86 | 50.5 | 12.4% | 17.9% | 51.7% | 1981 | $1,542 | 53.3% | 96.2% | 5.5% |
| Putnam County | 2.72 | 44.4 | 7.9% | 16.2% | 8.6% | 1968 | $1,962 | 45.3% | 92.8% | 4.5% |
| Orange County | 3.09 | 37.6 | 10.4% | 32.2% | 8.9% | 1976 | $1,781 | 30.9% | 88.8% | 5.3% |
| Pike County | 2.54 | 48.4 | 8.7% | 13.0% | 31.0% | 1984 | $1,426 | 30.0% | 92.9% | 7.6% |
| Wayne County | 2.35 | 49.3 | 9.3% | 19.5% | 28.3% | 1977 | $1,056 | 24.3% | 92.4% | 5.8% |
| Lackawanna County | 2.40 | 42.6 | 12.5% | 34.6% | 11.9% | 1957 | $1,067 | 30.8% | 91.6% | 5.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up New London County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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