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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Norwich

New York · 7,355 residents · 2.124 sq mi
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Norwich has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,485. Population has declined 3% since 1990. Median home value is $60,100. Households here earn about 34% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,355
−3%since 1990
from 7,613 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,463 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 3,584 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.9
+10%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Norwich
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,485
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,872 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,339
+26%since 1990
from $13,716 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.7%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 17.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,100
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$436
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $343 in 1990
US average: $602
48.2%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 50.5% in 1990
51.8% rent
2.1
−22%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(7,418)
Black1.1%(85)
Hispanic / Latino1%(77)
Asian0.3%(20)
Diversity Score8.6%(658)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(7,071)
Black1.4%(102)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(50)
Asian0.7%(51)
Diversity Score6.8%(503)
7
−21%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.9%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 20.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.5%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 76.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.5%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
+18%since 1990
from 12.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norwich, New York?

Norwich, New York has about 7,355 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Norwich, New York earns about $28,485 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norwich, New York expensive?

In Norwich, New York, the median home is worth about $60,100, and the typical rent is about $436 a month.

How educated are people in Norwich, New York?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Norwich, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norwich, New York?

About 18.7% of people in Norwich, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norwich, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Norwich, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 258 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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