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Norwich, KS


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Norwich, Kansas

Norwich, Kansas, in Kingman county, is 32 miles SW of Wichita, Kansas. As of the year 2000 census, 551 people lived in Norwich.

The People and Families of Norwich

In Norwich, about 61% of adults are married.

In Norwich, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Norwich had a median family income of $47,857.

Norwich Housing

An estimated 73% of living spaces in Norwich are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Norwich, 88% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

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

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Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyNorwich Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Norwich, KS

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens97
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Well-Paid Single Women77
Age of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Men64
Racial Diversity22
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
Median Family Income88
People in Middle Class or Better78
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times52
Public Transportation Use56
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
People Living Alone54
Housing Recently Built34
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