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Norwich, Connecticut
Norwich, city, in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. Norwich had 40,001 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 40,125 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 39,973 (±44). GEOID 0956200.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
40,001
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 40,125 · ACS 2020-2024: 39,973 ±44
Median household income
$65,024
±$5,019 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$242,300
±$10,854 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$1,253
±$68 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is Norwich and what county is it in?
Norwich is a city in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 28.1 square miles of land, 1,430 residents per square mile in 2020.
Norwich is in the Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Norwich, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 40,001 people lived in Norwich on July 1, 2025, down 0.4% since 2020, while Connecticut grew 2.2%. The 2020 Census counted 40,125 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 39,973 (±44).
| Measure | Norwich | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 39,973 ±44 | 279,971 | +713 |
| Households | 17,092 ±554 | 115,768 | +971 |
| Average household size | 2.32 ±0.07 | 2.32 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 19,059 ±558 | 126,425 | no clear change |
Norwich's population since 2000
From 36,117 in 2000 to 40,001 in 2025: up 10.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Norwich as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Norwich?
The median resident of Norwich is 38.5 years old; 20.9% are under 18 and 16.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 55.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 21.9%. 13.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Norwich | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.5 ±1.7 | 41.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.9% ±1.5 pts | 19.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.9% ±1.5 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Male | 50.4% ±1.5 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21.9% ±2.5 pts | 15.0% | +7.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 55.0% ±3.3 pts | 70.6% | −6.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.6% ±1.8 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.9% ±1.7 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.2% ±1.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.6% ±1.8 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.8% ±3.2 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.7% ±1.0 pts | 8.0% | – |
| With a disability | 15.5% ±1.5 pts | 14.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.8% ±1.6 pts | 4.7% | +2.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.5% ±2.1 pts | 92.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.1% ±2.7 pts | 35.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.0% ±1.7 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.0% ±2.5 pts | 88.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6% ±0.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Norwich earn?
Half of Norwich's 17,092 households earn less than $65,024 a year (±$5,019), against $86,586 in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut. In 2015-2019 it was $70,214 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Norwich | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,024 ±$5,019 | $86,586 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $86,553 ±$4,679 | $111,769 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,378 ±$1,795 | $47,133 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.7% ±3.1 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 26.1% ±7.0 pts | 15.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.1% ±2.6 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% ±2.1 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.3% ±2.2 pts | 91.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Norwich?
Owners occupy 53.8% of Norwich's occupied homes and renters 46.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $242,300 by its owner (±$10,854). The median renter pays $1,253 a month including utilities, and 42.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Norwich | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $242,300 ±$10,854 | $323,400 | +$40,220 |
| Median gross rent | $1,253 ±$68 | $1,365 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.9% ±5.6 pts | 40.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,957 ±$85 | $2,140 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.8% ±3.4 pts | 65.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.2% ±3.4 pts | 34.9% | – |
| Housing units | 19,059 ±558 | 126,425 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.8% ±2.9 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 43.1% ±3.4 pts | 61.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.5% ±1.0 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.2% ±1.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 38.0% ±3.2 pts | 23.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.5% ±2.0 pts | 7.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Norwich building?
Builders took permits for 79 new housing units in Norwich in 2025 (13 in single-family houses), 2.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Connecticut.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Norwich work and get to work?
75.9% of Norwich's workers drive alone and 7.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.2%.
| Measure | Norwich | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.3% ±2.2 pts | 64.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.2% ±1.9 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.9% ±3.0 pts | 75.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.5% ±2.6 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.7% ±1.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±0.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.2% ±2.0 pts | 11.7% | +5.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.0 min ±1.3 | 23.9 min | +1.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Norwich?
9 census tracts lie mostly in Norwich (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $33,091 (Tract 6967.01) to $106,528 (Tract 6966).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6964.01Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 5,771 | $49,693 |
| Tract 6967.01Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 5,479 | $33,091 |
| Tract 6961Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 5,308 | $64,373 |
| Tract 6962Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 5,030 | $92,227 |
| Tract 6970Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 4,457 | $59,183 |
| Tract 6966Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 4,176 | $106,528 |
| Tract 6968Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 3,748 | $50,614 |
| Tract 6963Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 3,088 | $104,464 |
| Tract 6965Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 2,916 | $67,541 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Norwich) · Census block assignment files
How does Norwich compare with other places in Connecticut?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Norwich is the 1,038th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 15th-most populous of 30 in Connecticut.
Norwich ranks 276th of 294 places in Connecticut with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 15th | 30 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 160th | 167 |
| Residents per square mile | 95th | 303 |
| Median household income | 276th | 294 |
| Per capita income | 271st | 303 |
| Median home value | 276th | 300 |
| Median gross rent | 195th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 19th | 202 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 270th | 297 |
| Median age | 258th | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 268th | 300 |
| Work from home | 267th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 221st | 302 |
Norwich's figures with every place in Connecticut (CSV)
Every place in Connecticut, sortable · Compare Norwich with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Norwich?
5 of the 57 figures for Norwich on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Norwich are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Norwich.