New London (CDP), New Hampshire facts for kids
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New London, New Hampshire
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 New London (CDP), New Hampshire
Location in New Hampshire
New London (CDP), New Hampshire
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Merrimack |
| Town | New London |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.11 sq mi (2.88 km2) |
| • Land | 1.11 sq mi (2.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,291 ft (393 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,266 |
| • Density | 1,139.51/sq mi (440.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
03257
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| Area code(s) | 603 |
| FIPS code | 33-52020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629733 |
New London is a small community in New Hampshire, United States. It's like the main village within the larger town of New London. This area is in Merrimack County. In 2020, about 1,266 people lived here. The total town had about 4,400 residents. New London is also home to Colby–Sawyer College, a local college.
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Exploring New London's Location
New London is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place the government counts for population, but it's not an official city or town on its own. It's part of the bigger town of New London.
Where is New London Located?
The New London CDP is right in the middle of the larger town of New London. It stretches out in different directions.
- To the northwest, it reaches County Road.
- To the southeast, it goes past Squires Lane.
- Northward, it extends beyond Seamans Road.
- To the south, it reaches Lion Brook.
Roads and Travel in New London
New Hampshire Route 114 is the main road that goes through the village. It's called Main Street.
- If you drive northwest on Route 114, you'll reach Grantham in about 13 miles (21 km).
- If you drive south, you'll get to Bradford in about 12 miles (19 km).
Interstate 89, a major highway, is about 2 miles (3.2 km) southwest of the community. You can get onto it from Exits 11 and 12.
Water and Land Features
The New London CDP covers about 1.11 square miles (2.88 square kilometers) of land. There is very little water in this specific area. The community sits on a wide ridge, which is like a high area of land. This ridge helps decide where water flows.
- Water on the southwest side of the community flows towards Lion Brook. This brook is part of the Warner River system.
- Water on the northeast side flows into Pleasant Lake. The water from this lake eventually joins the Blackwater River.
Both the Warner River and the Blackwater River are part of the larger Contoocook River system, which then flows into the Merrimack River.
People of New London
The number of people living in New London changes over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 1,403 | — | |
| 2020 | 1,266 | −9.8% | |
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In 2010, there were 1,403 people living in the New London CDP. By 2020, the population had changed to 1,266 people.
Who Lives in New London?
In 2010, there were 309 households in the community. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
- About 13% of households had children under 18.
- Many households (about 58%) were "non-families," meaning they didn't have a married couple or parent-child group.
- About 49% of all households had just one person living there.
- Many people (about 32%) lived alone and were 65 years old or older.
The average number of people in a household was about 1.8.
Age and Diversity
The median age in New London in 2010 was about 20.9 years old. This is quite young because many people living here were students at Colby–Sawyer College.
- A large group, about 64% of the population, was between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 15% of residents were 65 years or older.
Most people in New London are white (about 94%). There are also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Income in the Community
From 2011 to 2015, the estimated average yearly income for a household in New London was about $31,985. For families, the average income was higher, around $68,950. The average income per person was about $18,052.
