Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

New London, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,675

Median Agei

37.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.4%2,391

Two or More

5.7%152

Black

3.2%86

Hispanic/Latino

1.7%46

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.8%115

High School Diploma

41.3%698

Some College (<1 yr)

12.9%218

Some College (1+ yr)

4%68

Associate's Degree

10.4%176

Bachelor's Degree

5.2%87

Master's Degree

4.1%69

Professional Degree

0.7%11

HS or Higher

85.4%

BA or Higher

9.9%

Graduate+

4.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$114,200

Median Renti

$805

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.9%712

Renter-Occupied

32.1%337

Total Units

1,184

Homeownership

67.9%

Vacancy Rate

11.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.6%97

$50K–$100K

29.9%213

$100K–$150K

21.5%153

$150K–$200K

23.7%169

$200K–$300K

9.7%69

$300K–$500K

1.5%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

146

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

1.1%13

2000–2009

5.2%62

1990–1999

7%83

1980–1989

4.7%56

1970–1979

11.7%138

1960–1969

7.1%84

1950–1959

10.2%121

1940–1949

3.6%43

1939 or earlier

49.3%584

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.8%785

Electricity

21.4%224

Other

2.5%26

Wood

1%11

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,114

Mean Household Incomei

$65,205

Per Capita Incomei

$26,115

Poverty Ratei

14.6%

Unemploymenti

8.2%

Labor Forcei

1,198

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.3%77

$10K–$15K

10.6%111

$15K–$20K

6.5%68

$20K–$25K

3.1%32

$25K–$30K

7.4%78

$30K–$35K

3%31

$35K–$40K

6.1%64

$40K–$45K

3.2%34

$45K–$50K

2.8%29

$50K–$60K

11.8%124

$60K–$75K

3.5%37

$75K–$100K

13%136

$100K–$125K

7.4%78

$125K–$150K

6.7%70

$150K–$200K

4.9%51

$200K+

2.8%29

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$477/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

25 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers39 homes67% occupied$443/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

202/PRAC36 homes98% occupied$514/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $50,114/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

61.3%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

29.9%

Low income$25K–$40K/yr

5.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $40K/yr

3.5%

Who Receives This Housing

74.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

7% of subsidized households are minority

23.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

60.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,062

Avg. Commutei

27.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,100

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

119(6.2% of civilian adults)