Norwich, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
39,992
Population
1,425/sq mi density
$64,185
Median Income
$37,057 per capita
$231,300
Home Value
$306,163 Zillow
$1,203
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
213
Violent Crime/100K
1,263 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$64,185 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$231,300 home value, $1,203/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
213 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
39,992
Census 2023
Population Density
1,425
per square mile
Land Area
29.4
square miles (76.2 km²)
Median Age
38.8 yrs
0% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 11.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 21.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 6.4% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
63.2%
Black
11.3%
Hispanic
21.4%
Asian
6.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 77% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 21.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
77%
Spanish
21.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
14.6%
Veterans
7.4%
23% above US avg (6%)
Disability
15.9%
22% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
93.1%
2% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
6.9%
20% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.436
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 39,992 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,425 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 29.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 38.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.9% |
| Female | 50.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.4% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
Language
| English Only | 77.0% |
| Spanish | 21.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 7.4% |
| Disability | 15.9% |
| Health Insurance | 93.1% |
| Uninsured | 6.9% |
| Broadband Access | 87.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.436 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |