New London, Connecticut

New London: city in Connecticut, United States

About

New London is a city located in the county of New London in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 27,620. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 26,870 inhabitants.

The city was created 380 years ago in 1645.

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Location of New London on Connecticut map.

Quick Facts about New London

Population 26,870 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Connecticut (United States)
County New London County
Postal code 06320
Phone Area Codes 860
Water as percent of area 47.06%
Land as percent of area 52.94%
Latitude & Longitude 41.3557,-72.0995
Altitude 56 feet / 17 meters
Capital city New London is capital of New London County
Establishment January 01, 1646 (380 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 22:02:02 (17th April 2026)
Population growth -2.79% (2010-2020)
Weather 75℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather
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Geography

New London is located at 41°21'20"N 72°5'58"W (41.3556500, -72.0995200).

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Weather

75°F
Chance Rain Showers
2 to 6 mph W Friday

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Official website of New London

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of New London decreased by 2.79% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 27,620 - census
2011 27,621 0% estimation process
2012 27,565 -0.2% estimation process
2013 27,352 -0.78% estimation process
2014 27,203 -0.55% estimation process
2015 27,014 -0.7% estimation process
2016 27,001 -0.05% estimation process
2017 26,953 -0.18% estimation process
2018 27,012 0.22% estimation process
2019 26,858 -0.57% estimation process
2020 26,870 0.04% estimation process
New London zip code is 06320. County name: New London, County fips: 09011
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Best Things to Do in New London

1Ocean Beach Park

Rating: 4.4 (4475)

98 Neptune Ave, New London, CT 06320, United States View details

Phone: +18604473031 | Website available

2US Coast Guard Museum

Rating: 4.6 (55)

15 Mohegan Ave Pkwy, New London, CT 06320, United States View details

Phone: +18604448511

3Monte Cristo Cottage (Boyhood home of playwright Eugene O'Neill)

Rating: 3.9 (15)

325 Pequot Ave, New London, CT 06320, United States View details

Phone: +18604435378 | Website available

Services and Civic Places in New London

1New London City Hall

Rating: 4.8 (8)

181 State St, New London, CT 06320 View details

Phone: +18604475201 | Website available

People born in New London (147)

People born in New London, including recording artist, dancer, actress and model Cassie Ventura, politician John Law, actress Amy Brenneman, .

More notable people

  • Elizabeth Kostova (American writer) she was born in 26/12/1964
  • Zygmund Przemyslaw Rondomanski (American composer) he was born in 22/10/1908
  • Mary Philips (American stage actor (1901-1975)) she was born in 23/01/1901
  • Gurdon S. Mumford (American politician (1764-1831)) he was born in 29/01/1764
  • Theresa Andrews (American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist) she was born in 25/08/1962
  • Valerie Azlynn (American actress) she was born in 25/11/1980
  • Hannah Ocuish (12-year-old Pequot Native Ameican sentenced to death and executed in Connecticut in 1786) she was born in 01/03/1774
  • Glenne Headly (American actress (1955-2017)) she was born in 13/03/1955
  • Stephen P. Hempstead (American politician (1812-1883)) he was born in 01/10/1812
  • Dawn Robinson (Anerican singer) she was born in 24/11/1965
  • Wende Wagner (American actress (1941-1997)) she was born in 06/12/1941
  • Jan Merrill (American distance runner) she was born in 18/06/1956
  • Lana Gordon (American singer) she was born in 01/01/2000
  • Augustus Brandegee (American lawyer and politician (1828-1904)) he was born in 12/07/1828
  • Samuel Seabury (American activist) he was born in 01/01/1801
  • Samson Occom (American writer and saint) he was born in 01/01/1723
  • John McDonald (American Major League Baseball player, born 1974) he was born in 24/09/1974
  • Richard C. Parsons (American politician (1826-1899)) he was born in 10/10/1826

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to New London, CT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
130624 United States Coast Guard Academy New London (CT) 06320-4195
128902 Connecticut College New London (CT) 06320-4196
129774 Mitchell College New London (CT) 06320
436827 University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton (CT) 06340-6097
443483 Cortiva Institute-Groton Groton (CT) 06340

Nearby Transit Stations (20)

Rail and bus stations connected to New London, CT. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
NLC New London Union Station 27 Water Street RAIL
MYS Mystic station 2 Roosevelt Avenue RAIL
FOX Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut 39 Norwich Westerley Rd. BUS
WLY Westerly station 14 Railroad Avenue RAIL
OSB Old Saybrook station 455 Boston Post Road RAIL

Closest post offices linked to New London.

Post Office Name City ZIP
New London Post Office New London (CT) 06320
Borough Post Office Groton (CT) 06340
Groton Naval Ba Post Office Groton (CT) 06349
Groton Post Office Groton (CT) 06340
Quaker Hill Post Office Quaker Hill (CT) 06375

Other places with the same name (9)

Other cities in New London County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in New London County , CT. (more)

City Name Population Title
Norwich 38,619 City in Connecticut, USA
Groton 38,258 Town in Connecticut
Montville 18,463 Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
Colchester 15,774 Town in the U.
Ledyard 14,579 Town of the United States
Old Lyme 7,280 Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
Lebanon 7,112 Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
Pawcatuck 5,624 City in Connecticut, United States of America
North Stonington 5,197 City in New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
Preston City 5,000 Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
Lisbon 4,238 Town in Connecticut, USA
Long Hill 4,205 Census designated place
Mystic 4,205 Village in Connecticut
Salem 4,083 Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
Old Mystic 3,554 Village in the United States
Jewett City 3,396 City in Griswold, Connecticut, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

New London distances to largest Connecticut cities