Norwich, Connecticut

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.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Norwich, CT

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Norwich Almanac

Norwich Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Norwich Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Norwich residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Norwich Hospitals

WILLIAM W BACKUS HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
326 WASHINGTON ST
(860) 889-8331
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Norwich

Norwich High Schools (2004)

NORWICH FREE ACADEMY
305 BROADWAY
860-887-2505
Serves 2,341 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

NORWICH V-T SCHOOL
590 NEW LONDON TPKE.
860-889-8453
A Vocational School
Serves 547 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9.5

NORWICH HIGH SCHOOL
191 HICKORY ST.
860-823-4256
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 48 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9.6

DEBORAH-TENNANT ZINEWICZ SCHOOL
30 CASE ST.
860-892-4354
Serves 34 students.

HOMEBOUND
90 TOWN STREET
860-823-4200
A Non-traditional School
Serves 1 students.

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