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Norwich, Connecticut


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Norwich, Connecticut

Norwich, Connecticut, in New London county, is 28 miles SE of Manchester, Connecticut (center to center) and 77 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The city is included in the New London - Norwich metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 36,117 people lived in Norwich.

The People and Families of Norwich

In Norwich, about 45% of adults are married. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in Norwich; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Norwich had a median family income of $49,155.

Political Inclinations

Norwich residents donated more money ($2,300) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Norwich Housing

An estimated 52% of living spaces in Norwich are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.

Commuting

In Norwich, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Norwich strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 14%Norwich Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Norwich, CT

Comparing Norwich to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population73
Well-Paid Single Women64
Well-Paid Single Men63
Racial Diversity59
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better53
Median Family Income53
People Above Poverty53
College Educated Adults42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work45
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing96
People Living Alone86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Affordability of Rents78
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Housing Recently Built13

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