Norwich, Connecticut Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Norwich, CT Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Norwich | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,494 | 3,347,044 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1173.0 | 603.7 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.71% | -0.35% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.9 | 42.1 | 37.3 |
| Households | 14,586 | 1,316,506 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Norwich declined by 5.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 34,494 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Norwich is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 22.4% of residents. That is 2.3 points above Connecticut as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 7,725 22.4% +2.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 7,180 20.8% +0.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 7,305 21.2% -1.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 5,685 16.5% -2.1 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Connecticut, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.5% of the people living in Norwich and men 49.5%.
- Women 50.5% Connecticut 51.0%
- Men 49.5% Connecticut 49.0%
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Economy
Norwich has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Norwich | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,032 | $97,098 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.97% | 3.67% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Norwich is about 27% lower than in Connecticut.
Housing
| Metric | Norwich | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $221,748 | $281,244 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,268 | $1,481 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 56.1% | 67.4% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Norwich is about 14.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,268 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Norwich spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 184 hours, about 7.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Norwich | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.1 | 22.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.2 | 44.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 184 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,710 | $5,704 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 7.4% | 16.2% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,849 | 10,657 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,943 | 1,748 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Norwich is about the same as in Connecticut.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Norwich has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Norwich | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.6% | 38.6% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | 2.47 | 2.53 |
Health
Norwich has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Norwich | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.6 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.6% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.2% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Norwich, Connecticut.
How many people live in Norwich, Connecticut?
About 34,494 people live in Norwich, Connecticut, in 14,586 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 36.9, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Norwich, Connecticut?
Averaged over its land area, Norwich, Connecticut has 1,173 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 14 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Norwich, Connecticut?
The median home costs 3.1 times the median household income ($221,748 against $71,032), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,268 a month takes about 21% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Norwich, Connecticut?
Unemployment in Norwich, Connecticut is 6.8%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What share of adults in Norwich, Connecticut have a college degree?
22.6% of adults in Norwich, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 4), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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