Time Zone: New London County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
New London County is one of the original counties of Connecticut and was founded in 1666.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> New London had a population of 266,830 people. This is an increase of 2.99% since the last Census (which gave a population of 259,088 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, New London represented 7.61% of the total population of Connecticut, making it the state's 4th most populous county (out of 8 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 274,055 | +5.78% | +2.71% since 2009 |
2009 | 266,830 | +2.99% | +0.38% since 2008 |
2008 | 265,830 | +2.6% | +0.51% since 2007 |
2007 | 264,481 | +2.08% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 259,088 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the New London County Census Page for New London County. .
Below are some of the communities located in New London County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for New London County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Groton | 39,551 | 39,907 | 0.89% decrease |
Norwich | 36,639 | 36,117 | 1.45% increase |
Norwich | 36,639 | 36,117 | 1.45% increase |
New London | 26,184 | 25,671 | 2% increase |
New London | 26,184 | 25,671 | 2% increase |
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