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Norwich

New York · 7,051 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 $36,427. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $96,400. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,051
−4%since 2000
from 7,355 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,320 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 3,463 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+7%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Norwich
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,427
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,485 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,682
+71%since 2000
from $17,339 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$693
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 48.2% in 2000
56.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+25%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(7,071)
Black1.4%(102)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(50)
Asian0.7%(51)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(503)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(6,179)
Black1.5%(103)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(265)
Asian1.4%(98)
Other2.8%(196)
Diversity Score22.7%(1,598)
Diversity Score
23
+231%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+37%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
27.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.9%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norwich, New York?

Norwich, New York has about 7,051 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Norwich, New York earns about $36,427 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 $96,400, and the typical rent is about $693 a month.

How educated are people in Norwich, New York?

About 21.9% 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 21.6% 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 562 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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