New London, Iowa facts for kids
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New London, Iowa
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New London, Iowa
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Location of New London, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Henry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.04 sq mi (2.70 km2) |
| • Land | 1.04 sq mi (2.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,910 |
| • Density | 1,834.77/sq mi (708.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52645
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-56325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395204 |
| Mayor | Kirk Miller |
New London is a small city located in Henry County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,910 people lived there.
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History of New London
New London was first settled in 1833 by a man named Abraham C. Dover. He came to the area from Illinois. Because of him, the city was originally called Dover.
Geography of New London
New London is located in Iowa. The city covers a total area of about 1.01 square miles (2.70 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 658 | — |
| 1890 | 580 | −11.9% |
| 1900 | 1,003 | +72.9% |
| 1910 | 1,144 | +14.1% |
| 1920 | 1,144 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 1,336 | +16.8% |
| 1940 | 1,340 | +0.3% |
| 1950 | 1,510 | +12.7% |
| 1960 | 1,694 | +12.2% |
| 1970 | 1,900 | +12.2% |
| 1980 | 2,043 | +7.5% |
| 1990 | 1,922 | −5.9% |
| 2000 | 1,937 | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 1,897 | −2.1% |
| 2020 | 1,910 | +0.7% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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How Many People Live Here? (2020 Census)
In 2020, the city of New London had 1,910 people living in it. There were 797 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
Most of the people in New London are White (about 92.7%). There are also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 4.3% of the population includes people from two or more racial backgrounds. Around 2.0% of the people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
The average age of people in New London was about 41 years old. About 26.3% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, 20.4% of the people were 65 years old or older. The city has a nearly equal number of males and females.
Population in 2010
Back in 2010, New London had 1,897 people. The city had 769 households.
The racial makeup was similar to 2020. About 96.5% of the people were White. There were also small numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1.1% of the people were from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people made up about 0.9% of the population.
The average age in 2010 was 38.7 years. About 26.1% of residents were under 18. Around 17.6% were 65 or older.
Education in New London
The schools in New London are part of the New London Community School District. This district manages the public schools for children living in the area.
Notable People from New London
- Silas Reynolds Barton: He was a politician who served in Nebraska.
- William Hale: He was a governor of the Wyoming territory. A territorial governor is like a leader for an area that is not yet a state.
See also
- In Spanish: New London (Iowa) para niños
