New London, Minnesota facts for kids
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New London
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Location of New London, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kandiyohi |
| Founded | 1865 |
| Incorporated | April 8, 1889 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.35 sq mi (3.51 km2) |
| • Land | 1.29 sq mi (3.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,221 ft (382 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,252 |
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1,282 |
| • Density | 968.29/sq mi (373.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56273
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-45682 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395203 |
New London is a city in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States. It is located along the Middle Fork of the Crow River. In 2020, about 1,252 people lived there. Sibley State Park is also very close by.
The city was named after New London, Wisconsin, by Louis Larson. He thought the two places looked similar. New London became an official city on April 8, 1889. From 1866 to 1870, New London was the main city (county seat) for Monongalia County. Then, Monongalia County joined with Kandiyohi County.
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City Location and Landscape
New London is in the state of Minnesota. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 1.24 square miles (3.21 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a small part is water.
Important roads in the city include Minnesota State Highways 9 and 23. U.S. Route 71 is also nearby.
New London's Weather
New London has a climate with warm summers and cold winters. The hottest month is usually July, with average temperatures around 71.5°F (21.9°C). The coldest month is January, with average temperatures around 10.9°F (-11.7°C).
The city gets a good amount of rain, especially in the summer months like June and July. Snowfall is common in winter, with January and February usually seeing the most snow.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 55 | — | |
| 1890 | 211 | 283.6% | |
| 1900 | 363 | 72.0% | |
| 1910 | 418 | 15.2% | |
| 1920 | 527 | 26.1% | |
| 1930 | 483 | −8.3% | |
| 1940 | 578 | 19.7% | |
| 1950 | 726 | 25.6% | |
| 1960 | 721 | −0.7% | |
| 1970 | 736 | 2.1% | |
| 1980 | 812 | 10.3% | |
| 1990 | 971 | 19.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,066 | 9.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,251 | 17.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,252 | 0.1% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 1,282 | 2.5% | |
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The population of New London has grown steadily over the years. In 1880, only 55 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 1,252 people.
People of New London (2010)
According to the census from 2010, 1,251 people lived in New London. There were 521 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 318 of these were families.
Most people living in New London were White (98.7%). A small number of people were Native American or Asian. About 2.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 31.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.28 people. The average family had 2.97 people. The median age in the city was 40.5 years old. This means half the people were younger than 40.5, and half were older.
Antique Car Run
New London is famous for being the starting point of the New London to New Brighton Antique Car Run. This is a 120-mile trip for very old cars. Only vehicles made in 1908 or earlier, or any 1 or 2 cylinder vehicles up to 1915, can join.
This event has happened every year since 1987, usually in early to mid-August. The cars drive from New London all the way to New Brighton, Minnesota. This event is inspired by a similar car run in the United Kingdom, called the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run.
Porch Fest Music Festival
New London hosts a special yearly event called Porch Fest. This one-day music festival honors the late Mayor Bill Gossman. He was a musician and artist who dreamed of a music festival where different groups would play on front porches around New London. Sadly, he passed away before his idea came true. Porch Fest is usually held on the first Saturday in June.
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