New London Population 2026
New London has a population of 27,179, making it the #1726 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Connecticut. It is about 324× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,179
Rank in United States
#1726
Coordinates
41.36°N, 72.10°W
~17 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
501 km
311 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Connecticut
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 147,629 | #189 |
| New Haven | 130,322 | #218 |
| Stamford | 128,874 | #225 |
| North Stamford | 121,230 | #240 |
| Hartford | 121,054 | #241 |
| Waterbury | 108,802 | #287 |
| Norwalk | 88,485 | #384 |
| Danbury | 84,657 | #423 |
Cities near New London
- Waterford19,281 people · ~3 km away
- Montville Center20,180 people · ~14 km away
- Norwich39,899 people · ~19 km away
- Westerly17,936 people · ~23 km away
- Windham23,072 people · ~39 km away
- Plainfield15,498 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of New London?
New London has a population of 27,179 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1726 biggest city in United States.
What state is New London in?
New London is located in Connecticut, United States.
Is New London the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 501 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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