New London, Texas facts for kids
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New London, Texas
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 New London, Texas
Location in Texas
New London, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Rusk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.62 sq mi (22.33 km2) |
| • Land | 8.61 sq mi (22.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,181 |
| • Density | 137.01/sq mi (52.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75682
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| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-51168 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411233 |
New London is a city located in Rusk County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 1,181 people lived there.
The town was first called "London." However, in 1931, its name was changed to "New London." This happened because another town in Kimble County already had a post office named London.
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History of New London
A very sad event happened in New London on March 18, 1937. This was the London School Explosion. It tragically killed 270 children and 24 adults.
This terrible disaster led to important safety changes. Texas quickly passed laws that said natural gas must have a special smell added to it. This smell, called a malodorant, helps people notice gas leaks right away. Other states soon followed this rule. Eventually, it became a law across the entire United States. This law helps keep everyone safer from gas leaks.
Geography of New London
New London is located in Texas. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers an area of about 8.6 square miles (22.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Population of New London
Every ten years, the United States counts its population in something called a census. This helps us understand how many people live in different areas.
The population of New London has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 899 | — | |
| 1980 | 942 | 4.8% | |
| 1990 | 926 | −1.7% | |
| 2000 | 987 | 6.6% | |
| 2010 | 998 | 1.1% | |
| 2020 | 958 | −4.0% | |
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People in New London in 2020
In 2020, there were 1,181 people living in New London. There were 459 households and 371 families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in New London in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 703 | 73.38% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 79 | 8.25% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 4 | 0.42% |
| Asian (NH) | 7 | 0.73% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 1 | 0.1% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 2 | 0.21% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 46 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 116 | 12.11% |
| Total | 1181 |
Life in New London in 2000
In 2000, there were 987 people living in New London. About 34.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (60.2%) were married couples living together.
The average household had about 2.65 people. The average family had about 3.09 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- 28.3% were under 18 years old.
- 19.0% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the city was 39 years.
The average income for a household was about $28,984. For a family, it was about $36,979. About 16.3% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 20.2% of those under 18.
Education in New London
Most students in New London attend schools in the West Rusk Independent School District. A very small part of the city is in the Overton ISD.
After high school, students in both the West Rusk ISD and Overton ISD areas can attend Kilgore Junior College.
New London in Culture
The 2015 historical novel Out of Darkness by Ashley Hope Pérez tells a story set in New London during the 1930s.
Notable Person from New London
- Sandy Duncan (born 1946), is an American actress, comedian, dancer, and singer.
See also
In Spanish: New London (Texas) para niños
