Population 6,551 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in New London
Household size in New London
| Period | New London | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.49 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.50 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.49 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.46 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
New London is a place of small households, averaging 2.36 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.44, mirroring the country. 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
| Period | New London | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.8 | 39.1 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.9 | 40.2 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.7 | 41.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.9 | 41.5 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.9, New London is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 43.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the northeast.
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
| Period | New London | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 12.1% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 12.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 11.8% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in New London (8.9%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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
Renters in New London
| Period | New London | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 29.2% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 31.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.7% | 33.2% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 30.8% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
New London is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 51.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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
| Period | New London | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.1% | 11.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.6% | 11.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 33.8% | 11.4% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.4% | 9.9% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 28.4% of the housing in New London, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.7 points, in line with the national trend.
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
| Period | New London | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1980 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1980 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1982 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1985 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in New London are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west has the oldest housing.
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
| Period | New London | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $571 | $700 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $647 | $751 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $744 | $830 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $788 | $1,102 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$217 | +$403 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in New London costs $788 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $217 a month since 2006–10, up 38%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 21.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the west.
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
Bachelor's degrees in New London
| Period | New London | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.3% | 25.2% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 25.9% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.3% | 27.2% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.4% | 31.2% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +6.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in New London have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 20.4%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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
| Period | New London | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.7% | 83.9% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.5% | 84.4% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.4% | 87.0% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.1% | 89.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in New London is above the national rate: 94.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 10.4 points, in line with the national trend. New London has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of North Carolina cities.
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
| Period | New London | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 8.4% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 10.3% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −3.5 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in New London runs below the national rate: 3.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New London | 2.36 | 47.9 | 8.9% | 14.8% | 28.4% | 1985 | $788 | 20.4% | 94.1% | 3.7% |
| Isenhour | 2.64 | 35.3 | 11.1% | 22.2% | 12.4% | 1982 | $636 | 10.5% | 94.4% | 7.6% |
| Palmerville | 2.80 | 32.1 | 11.7% | 28.1% | 11.8% | 1982 | $678 | 9.2% | 93.2% | 9.1% |
| Badin | 2.61 | 42.4 | 15.4% | 25.6% | 11.4% | 1956 | $834 | 14.2% | 84.9% | 5.3% |
| Newsom | 2.23 | 47.1 | 3.2% | 9.4% | 17.9% | 1983 | $877 | 28.8% | 83.9% | 2.0% |
| Richfield | 2.53 | 41.1 | 7.0% | 16.9% | 16.7% | 1980 | $901 | 18.6% | 89.5% | 3.8% |
| Misenheimer | 2.09 | 26.4 | 3.0% | 18.2% | 15.7% | 1967 | $961 | 17.6% | 78.3% | 2.1% |
| Albemarle | 2.39 | 41.3 | 14.4% | 34.3% | 13.9% | 1970 | $959 | 19.4% | 88.1% | 5.5% |
| Jackson Hill | 2.28 | 57.7 | 5.6% | 6.5% | 14.0% | 1994 | $902 | 35.5% | 89.6% | 0.0% |
| Millingport | 2.63 | 40.6 | 12.6% | 15.5% | 7.9% | 1983 | $772 | 20.2% | 88.4% | 1.7% |
| Handy | 2.31 | 46.5 | 6.8% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 1980 | $946 | 18.8% | 90.6% | 0.0% |
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. 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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