New London, CT Demographics
A map of New London's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 11,435 | 41.8% |
Hispanic | 9,326 | 34.1% |
Black | 4,144 | 15.1% |
Multiracial | 1,476 | 5.4% |
Asian | 644 | 2.4% |
Native American/Other | 342 | 1.2% |
New London, Connecticut had a population of 27,367 in 2020. It was 41.8% White, 15.1% Black, 2.4% Asian, 34.1% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 5.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of New London, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 215 places in Connecticut, New London is the 23rd most populous. 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's White Population
11,435 residents of New London identify as White, or 41.8%. This makes the White share of the population of New London considerably less than the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, New London is ranked #206 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
New London is less White than neighboring Groton (57.6% White), Waterford (74.8% White), Long Hill (67.8% White), Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (68.5% White), and Poquonock Bridge (43.7% White).
New London's Black Population
4,144 residents of New London identify as Black, or 15.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of New London slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, New London is ranked #9 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
New London is more Black than neighboring Groton (8% Black), Waterford (3.7% Black), Long Hill (6.6% Black), Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (6.8% Black), and Poquonock Bridge (10.1% Black).
New London's Asian Population
644 residents of New London identify as Asian, or 2.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of New London roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, New London is ranked #121 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
New London is less Asian than neighboring Groton (6.1% Asian), Waterford (4% Asian), Long Hill (9.4% Asian), Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (3.4% Asian), and Poquonock Bridge (11.2% Asian).
New London's Hispanic Population
9,326 residents of New London identify as Hispanic, or 34.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of New London larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, New London is ranked #8 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
New London is more Hispanic than neighboring Groton (19.3% Hispanic), Waterford (11.6% Hispanic), Long Hill (9.9% Hispanic), Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (13.1% Hispanic), and Poquonock Bridge (23.7% Hispanic).
New London's Native American/Other Population
342 residents of New London identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of New London roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, New London is ranked #28 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
New London is more Native American/Other than neighboring Long Hill (0.7% Native American/Other). New London is less Native American/Other than neighboring Groton (1.8% Native American/Other), Waterford (1.3% Native American/Other), Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (1.3% Native American/Other), and Poquonock Bridge (2.2% Native American/Other).
New London's Multiracial Population
1,476 residents of New London identify as Multiracial, or 5.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of New London roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, New London is ranked #33 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
New London is more Multiracial than neighboring Waterford (4.6% Multiracial). New London is less Multiracial than neighboring Groton (7.2% Multiracial), Long Hill (5.5% Multiracial), Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (6.9% Multiracial), and Poquonock Bridge (9.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.