Norwich, CT Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Norwich | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,873 | 3,353,625 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1117.9 | 604.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -2.11% | -0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.9 | 42.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 14,319 | 1,298,936 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Norwich declined by 6.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 34,131 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
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 | $70,065 | $95,363 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.33% | 4.09% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% | 5.6% | 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 | $234,199 | $290,235 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,231 | $1,419 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 56.1% | 67.2% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Norwich is about 15.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,231 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 185 hours, about 7.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Norwich | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.2 | 22.1 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.4 | 44.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 185 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,739 | $5,715 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 6.7% | 14.5% | 13.4% |
| 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% | 38.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
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.
What is the population of Norwich, Connecticut?
The population of Norwich, Connecticut is 32,873, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Norwich, Connecticut?
The population density of Norwich, Connecticut is 1117.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Norwich, Connecticut?
The median household income in Norwich, Connecticut is $70,065, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Norwich, Connecticut?
The median home price in Norwich, Connecticut is $234,199, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Norwich, Connecticut?
The unemployment rate in Norwich, Connecticut is 5.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.