New London City, Connecticut
As of the census of 2000, there were 25671 residents, 10181 households, and 5386 families in the city. The population density was 4635.5 people per square mile (1789.78/kmē), making it the eighth most densely populated city in Connecticut. There were 11560 housing units at an average density of 2086.6 per square mile (805.64/kmē). The average household size was 2.26 people, and the average family size was 3 people. In the city the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 17.6% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 104.7 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 106.6 females. The median age was 31.2 years, The median age of males was 30 years, for females the median age was 32.4 years. The racial makeup of the city was 16299 White, 4784 Black or African American, 225 American Indian, 544 Asian, 21 Native Hawaiian, 1455 from two or more races and 2343 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $33809, it is Connecticut's 12th poorest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $38942, it is Connecticut's tenth poorest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $18437, making its Connecticut's 17th lowest city by per capita income. The median income was $20004, Median income for males is $22830, compared with $16926 for females.
In 2000, 8163 pupils and students, of which 48.49% are male and 51.51% are female, 31.8% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.3% nursery or pri school, 5.18% kindergarten, 34.53% elementary school, 13.17% high school and 41.81% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 25671 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 26185 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 26178 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 26189 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 26321 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 26364 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 26298 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 26198 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 26053 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 25880 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 25891 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 237 | 196 | 433 |
| Kindergarten | 257 | 166 | 423 |
| Elementary school | 1375 | 1444 | 2819 |
| High school | 480 | 595 | 1075 |
| College or graduate school | 1609 | 1804 | 3413 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| New London city, Connecticut | $33809 | $38942 | $18437 |
| New London County, Connecticut | $50646 | $59857 | $24678 |
| Connecticut, United States | $53935 | $65521 | $28766 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |