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East Norwich

New York · 2,792 residents · 1.052 sq mi
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East Norwich is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $162,143. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $646,400. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 128% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,792
+4%since 2000
from 2,675 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,654 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,543 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+10%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024East Norwich
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$162,143
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$75,267
+104%since 2000
from $36,910 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
82.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services19.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$646,400
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,267
+134%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $645 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
6.5% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+13%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(2,490)
Black0.6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(85)
Asian2.5%(66)
Other0%
Diversity Score15%(402)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(2,362)
Black0.9%(26)
Hispanic / Latino8%(222)
Asian4%(111)
Other2.5%(69)
Diversity Score34.3%(959)
Diversity Score
34
+129%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 45.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.8 min
+63%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.5%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−94.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Norwich, New York?

East Norwich, New York has about 2,792 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Norwich, New York?

The typical household in East Norwich, New York earns about $162,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Norwich, New York expensive?

In East Norwich, New York, the median home is worth about $646,400, and the typical rent is about $2,267 a month.

How educated are people in East Norwich, New York?

About 59.8% of adults age 25 and over in East Norwich, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Norwich, New York?

About 2.4% of people in East Norwich, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Norwich, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, East Norwich, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 94 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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