City profile · Texas · Census ACS 2023

New London, TX

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for New London - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

1,198
Residents
$50,909
Median income
$169,400
Median home
$1,175
Median rent (state)

New London - the verdict

New London ranks in the 21st percentile for household income and the 55th percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

21st
percentile, household income
33rd
percentile, home value
34th
percentile, median rent
55th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: New London, TX

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 1,198 residents in New London, a small town within Texas. The typical household in New London brings in $50,909 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 5.7%. Typical homes in New London are valued around $169,400, and the median resident age is 51.5 years. About 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 31.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

New London reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 1214.6 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score).

Texas tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 97.1 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,175 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $223 across Texas, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Natural-hazard exposure scores 54.0 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Low).

Population

1,198 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Texas

Median Household Income

$50,909 /yr

Poverty 5.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Texas average

How does New London compare to other US cities?

Here's how New London stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 21% higher than other cities
Home value 33% pricier than other cities
Median rent 34% pricier than other cities
Safety 55% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Texas, New London ranks #281 of 624 Texas cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares New London against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Texas only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Texas-relative analysis

Poverty Rate sits close to the middle of Texas's city distribution

Among the 1,663 Texas cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, New London ranks #1,056 - the 36th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares New London only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#1,116 of 1,520
27th percentile in Texas
Median Gross Rent
#765 of 1,663
53rd percentile in Texas
Median Home Value
#696 of 1,505
54th percentile in Texas
Poverty Rate
#1,056 of 1,663
36th percentile in Texas
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#1,024 of 1,663
38th percentile in Texas

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Texas only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

21stIncome percentile
55thSafety percentile

21st percentile nationally for median household income · 55th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

New London's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

New London's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 48 Avg. percentile National median
New London's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How New London's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$169,400 Among the most affordable more affordable than 67% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. New London $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - New London, TX New London, TX's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not New London, TX-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution New London, TX median $50,909/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
New London, TX's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for New London, TX. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 13.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 5.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 31.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
1,198
Median Income
$50,909
Median Home Value
$169,400
Median Age
51.5
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Labor force participation
31.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1214.6
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
0.0
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1214.6
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
5
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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960 residents970 residents980 residents990 residents1,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 964 residents 993 residents ▲ +3.0%
New London's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
94.7%
Carpool
2.2%
Public Transit
1.2%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
1.9%

Based on 323 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Texas - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$45
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Texas state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Texas state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county New London sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,175/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
54.0 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Texas

Lake Medina Shores
1,198 people
Harper
1,199 people
Runge
1,196 people
Stockdale
1,201 people
Wolfe City
1,201 people
Plains
1,190 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to New London's 1,198 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Discovery Harbour, HI
1,198 people
Hagerman, ID
1,198 people
Algodones, NM
1,198 people
North Collins, NY
1,198 people
Millbury, OH
1,198 people
Waymart, PA
1,198 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to New London's $50,909 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Wheatfields, AZ
$50,909 median income
West Union, IA
$50,909 median income
Lodi, NY
$50,909 median income
Suring, WI
$50,909 median income
Parlier, CA
$50,910 median income
Fort Oglethorpe, GA
$50,902 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - New London, TX Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition New London, TX - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 82.7% 11.8% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 2.0% White 82.7% Black or African American 3.0% Asian 0.2% American Indian 2.1% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.3% Two or more races 11.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How New London compares to nearby Texas cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
New London (this city) 1,198 $50,909
Lake Medina Shores 1,198 $44,926
Harper 1,199 $69,653
Runge 1,196 $35,313
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TX FBI UCR NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about New London, TX?

What is the population of New London, TX? +

The population of New London, TX stands at 1,198 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in New London, TX? +

In New London, the typical household earns $50,909 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in New London? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for New London; the closest available measure is the Texas state average, a cost of living index of 97.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Texas vary by metro area.

Is New London, TX safe? +

New London has a total crime rate of 1214.6 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in New London, TX? +

A typical home in New London is worth $169,400, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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