Population 36,883 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Norwich
Household size in Norwich
| Period | Norwich | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
Norwich is a place of small households, averaging 2.40 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Norwich
| Period | Norwich | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.5 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.8 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.3 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
At 39.3, the median age in Norwich is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is younger than in Connecticut as a whole, where the median age is 42.1. The median age has climbed from 37.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Norwich
| Period | Norwich | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.0% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Norwich: 17.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 2.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only six of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Norwich
Renters in Norwich
| Period | Norwich | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 47.2% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.7% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.5% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Norwich than nationally: 45.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 44.4% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the west. The renter share is up 2.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Norwich
| Period | Norwich | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.2% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in Norwich than nationally: 11.8%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.5 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Norwich
| Period | Norwich | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Norwich is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1958, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1954 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center. Of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Norwich
| Period | Norwich | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $912 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $921 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,113 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,231 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$319 | +$575 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Norwich costs $1,231 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $319 a month since 2006–10, up 35%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Norwich
Bachelor's degrees in Norwich
| Period | Norwich | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.7% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Norwich: 22.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Norwich
| Period | Norwich | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.2% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.4% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.4% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in seven adults in Norwich never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.2 points, as it has nationally. Only seven of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Norwich
| Period | Norwich | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Norwich: 8.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people, only five have higher unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Norwich compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich | 2.40 | 39.3 | 17.7% | 45.5% | 11.8% | 1958 | $1,231 | 22.2% | 86.4% | 8.7% |
| Taftville | 2.26 | 40.4 | 17.0% | 51.9% | 14.8% | 1961 | $1,383 | 25.8% | 92.1% | 4.3% |
| Preston | 2.48 | 46.3 | 6.0% | 8.6% | 6.8% | 1969 | $1,387 | 31.4% | 95.3% | 5.0% |
| Bozrah | 2.44 | 47.8 | 9.2% | 11.4% | 13.4% | 1971 | $1,468 | 32.3% | 94.8% | 2.5% |
| Uncasville | 2.64 | 42.6 | 13.0% | 24.4% | 8.2% | 1971 | $1,278 | 21.1% | 91.3% | 6.4% |
| Montville | 3.15 | 33.2 | 7.5% | 11.3% | 2.6% | 1976 | $1,139 | 28.8% | 95.9% | 4.0% |
| Baltic | 2.58 | 46.7 | 10.7% | 32.3% | 8.5% | 1959 | $1,339 | 18.6% | 88.0% | 3.8% |
| North Franklin | 2.65 | 41.5 | 7.2% | 17.3% | 2.6% | 1973 | $688 | 29.6% | 95.5% | 7.3% |
| Oxoboxo River | 2.95 | 38.0 | 9.5% | 13.9% | 6.5% | 1970 | $1,132 | 24.3% | 96.9% | 5.6% |
| Newent | 2.48 | 42.0 | 15.0% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 1977 | $1,045 | 17.7% | 91.8% | 3.2% |
| Gilman | 2.60 | 43.1 | 8.0% | 18.5% | 11.1% | 1971 | $1,560 | 45.4% | 99.3% | 1.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Norwich. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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