Niantic is a cdp located in New London County, in the state of Connecticut (CT), United States. Nestled in the New England division of the North-east region, it covers an area of 1.5 square miles (4.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 25 ft. With a population of approximately 3,085 residents, Niantic offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 47.71% males and 52.29% females, and it has a population density of 113.01 people per square mile (815.84/km²). Niantic lies at a latitude of 41.33 and a longitude of -72.19, operating in the UTC-5.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (0%), followed by English (24.8%), German (14%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 06357.