Norwich, Connecticut
Norwich: city in Connecticut, USA
About
Norwich is a city located in the county of New London in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 40,493. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 38,619 inhabitants.
The city was created 367 years ago in 1658.
Quick Facts about Norwich
| Population | 38,619 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Connecticut (United States) |
| County | New London County |
| Different from | Norwich |
| Phone Area Codes | 860 |
| Water as percent of area | 4.57% |
| Land as percent of area | 95.43% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.5243,-72.0759 |
| Named for | Norwich |
| Altitude | 56 feet / 17 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1659 (367 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 22:46:39 (14th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 06360 |
| Population growth | -4.85% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Norwich is located at 41°31'27"N 72°4'33"W (41.5242600, -72.0759100).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Norwich decreased by 4.85% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40,493 | - | census |
| 2011 | 40,461 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 40,507 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 40,313 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 40,093 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 39,742 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 39,442 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 39,290 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 39,082 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 38,768 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 38,619 | -0.39% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 26,467 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 26,570 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 26,659 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 26,570 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.4% |
| White only, percent : | 95.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 15.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 81.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,694 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.8% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 16,300 |
Norwich zip code is 06360.
County name: New London, County
fips: 09011
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 16,300 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 82.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $118,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,026 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $406 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $729 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 94 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 10,156 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.53 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 73.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 29,275 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 44,704 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 473,245 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 160,477 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,099 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $50,104 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,345 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.8% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 484 |
| 2019 total employment : | 4,959 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 193,801 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -0.9% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,652 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,721 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 949 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 495 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 205 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,452 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 182 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,348 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 51.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 512.07 |
Best Things to Do in Norwich
1Mohegan Park
Rating: 4.6 (912)
189 Mohegan Park Rd, Norwich, CT 06360, United States View details
Phone: +18608233798 | Website available
2Slater Memorial Museum
Rating: 4.6 (116)
108 Crescent St, Norwich, CT 06360, United States View details
Phone: +18604255563 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Norwich
1Norwich City Hall
Rating: 4.4 (20)
Norwich City Hall Building, 100 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360 View details
Phone: +18608233700 | Website available
2USDA Rural Development
238 W Town St UNIT 8, Norwich, CT 06360, United States View details
Phone: +18608595218 | Website available
3U.S. Department Of Agriculture
236 W Town St, Norwich, CT 06360, United States View details
Phone: +18608595218 | Website available
People born in Norwich (147)
People born in Norwich, including politician Abel Huntington, journalist Daniel Coit Gilman, novelist, short story and non-fiction author Annie Proulx, .
More notable people
- Benedict Arnold (army officer and merchant) he was born in 14/01/1741
- Albert Schatz (American microbiologist (1920-2005)) he was born in 02/02/1920
- Jack Cohen (British biologist and author) he was born in 19/09/1933
- John J. Kelley (American marathon runner) he was born in 24/12/1930
- Benjamin Huntington (American politician (1736-1800)) he was born in 19/04/1736
- Bernard Widrow (American artificial intelligence researcher) he was born in 24/12/1929
- Bertram Turetzky (American musician) he was born in 14/02/1933
- Edward Tarr (American trumpet player) he was born in 15/06/1936
- William Woodbridge (American politician (1780-1861)) he was born in 20/08/1780
- Jonas Galusha (American politician) he was born in 11/02/1753
- Thomas Sterry Hunt (United States geologist and chemist; first chemist and later mineralogist, Geological Survey of Canada) he was born in 05/09/1826
- Robert J. Papp, Jr. (U.S. Coast Guard Commandant) he was born in 25/03/1953
- James Lanman (American politician (1767-1841)) he was born in 14/06/1767
- Mark Finley (American writer) he was born in 01/01/1945
- David Hough (American politician (1753-1831)) he was born in 13/03/1753
- Dorothy O’Neil (badminton player) she was born in 01/01/1930
- Ebenezer Huntington (American politician (1754-1834)) he was born in 26/12/1754
- Steve Merrill (American politician and lawyer) he was born in 21/06/1946
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Norwich, CT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129808 | Three Rivers Community College | Norwich (CT) | 06360 |
| 128902 | Connecticut College | New London (CT) | 06320-4196 |
| 130624 | United States Coast Guard Academy | New London (CT) | 06320-4195 |
| 443483 | Cortiva Institute-Groton | Groton (CT) | 06340 |
| 129774 | Mitchell College | New London (CT) | 06320 |
Nearby Transit Stations (21)
Rail and bus stations connected to Norwich, CT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOX | Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut | 39 Norwich Westerley Rd. | BUS |
| NLC | New London Union Station | 27 Water Street | RAIL |
| MYS | Mystic station | 2 Roosevelt Avenue | RAIL |
| WLY | Westerly station | 14 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| OSB | Old Saybrook station | 455 Boston Post Road | RAIL |
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- Norwich, Kansas city in Kingman County, Kansas, United States of America with a population of 427 people.
- Norwich, North Dakota unincorporated community in North Dakota with a population of 152 people.
- Norwich, Ohio human settlement in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 100 people.
Other cities in New London County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in New London County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Groton | 38,258 | Town in Connecticut |
| New London | 26,870 | City in Connecticut, United States |
| Montville | 18,463 | Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States |
| Colchester | 15,774 | Town in the U. |
| Ledyard | 14,579 | Town of the United States |
| Old Lyme | 7,280 | Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States |
| Lebanon | 7,112 | Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States |
| Pawcatuck | 5,624 | City in Connecticut, United States of America |
| North Stonington | 5,197 | City in New London County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Preston City | 5,000 | Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States |
| Lisbon | 4,238 | Town in Connecticut, USA |
| Long Hill | 4,205 | Census designated place |
| Mystic | 4,205 | Village in Connecticut |
| Salem | 4,083 | Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States |
| Old Mystic | 3,554 | Village in the United States |
| Jewett City | 3,396 | City in Griswold, Connecticut, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Norwich distances to largest Connecticut cities