Demographics & People — New London, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,402 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,200 |
| Median Age | 35.5 |
| Total Households | 841 |
| Family Households | 561 |
| Average Household Size | 2.81 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0759 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,255 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 830 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 715 |
| English | 395 |
| Other groups | 234 |
| Irish | 223 |
| Norwegian | 175 |
| American | 129 |
| Swiss | 129 |
| Swedish | 91 |
| Italian | 82 |
Language
| English Only | 2,180 |
| Spanish | 27 |
| Population 5+ | 2,224 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 112 |
| Population 18+ | 1,926 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for New London, Iowa.