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Population (year 2000): 36,117. Estimated population in July 2005: 36,598 (+1.3% change)
Males: 17,159 (47.5%), Females: 18,958 (52.5%)

New London County

Median resident age: 36.9 years
Median household income: $39,181 (year 2000)
Median house value: $110,900 (year 2000)

Norwich, CT residents, houses, and apartments details

Races in Norwich:

White Non-Hispanic (80.4%)
Black (6.8%)
Hispanic (6.1%)
Two or more races (3.9%)
Other race (2.8%)
American Indian (2.4%)
Chinese (0.8%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: Irish (15.9%), French (12.9%), Polish (12.0%), Italian (11.7%), English (10.0%), German (9.0%).Connecticut

Elevation: 100 feet

Land area: 28.3 square miles

Norwich,

For population 25 years and over in Norwich

High school or higher: 79.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.2%
Unemployed: 5.6%
Mean travel time to work: 22.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Norwich city

Never married: 30.1%
Now married: 46.5%
Separated: 2.6%
Widowed: 8.0%
Divorced: 12.8%

6.6% Foreign born (1.9% Latin America, 1.7% Europe, 1.6% Asia, 0.7% Africa, 0.7% North America).

Population change in the 1990s: -1,693 (-4.5%).

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: CT (34.3 miles Manchester, pop. 54,740).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: NY (78.0 miles Brookhaven, pop. 448,248).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: York, NY New (138.7 miles pop. 8,008,278).

Nearest cities: CT Norwich, (0.0 miles CT (6.5 miles Franklin, River, CT (7.4 miles Oxoboxo CT (7.4 miles Preston, City, CT (8.4 miles Jewett Towers-Nautilus Park, CT (10.8 miles Conning CT (11.0 miles Scotland, CT (11.2 miles Lebanon,

Single-family new house construction building permits:

1997: 28 buildings, average cost: $84,100
1998: 19 buildings, average cost: $106,100
1999: 28 buildings, average cost: $109,100
2000: 29 buildings, average cost: $92,800
2001: 31 buildings, average cost: $115,900
2002: 49 buildings, average cost: $87,200
2003: 122 buildings, average cost: $79,800
2004: 93 buildings, average cost: $88,400

Latitude: 41.54 N, Longitude: 72.08 W

Area code: 860

Norwich, Connecticut business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Industries providing employment: Arts,entertainment,recreation,accommodation and food services (23.1%), Educational,health and social services (20.4%), Retail trade (11.4%), Manufacturing (10.6%).

Daytime population change due to commuting: +906 (+2.5%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 6,583 (37.7%)

Crime in Norwich by Year
Type	1999	2000	2001	2002	2004
Murders	2	0	0	4	4
per 100,000	5.5	0.0	0.0	11.1	11.1
Rapes	7	23	19	23	28
per 100,000	19.4	63.7	52.6	63.7	77.5
Robberies	54	38	55	53	49
per 100,000	149.5	105.2	152.3	146.7	135.7
Assaults	87	88	69	71	85
per 100,000	240.9	243.7	191.0	196.6	235.3
Burglaries	245	276	259	216	222
per 100,000	678.4	764.2	717.1	598.1	614.7
Thefts	750	717	770	788	761
per 100,000	2076.6	1985.2	2132.0	2181.8	2107.0
Auto thefts	101	83	83	102	82
per 100,000	279.6	229.8	229.8	282.4	227.0
	259.2	257.1	258.8	271.6	275.3

Average climate in Norwich, Connecticut

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Norwich,

Norwich-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Connecticut state average. It is 36% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/3/1979, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 46.7 miles away from the Norwich city center killed 3 people and injured 500 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 8/21/1951, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 28.8 miles away from the city center injured 8 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Birthplace of: Annie Proulx - (fl. late 20th century and beyond), novelist, Zack Niland - College basketball player (Central Conn. Blue Devils).

Hospital/medical center in Norwich:

WILLIAM W BACKUS HOSPITAL (326 WASHINGTON ST)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Norwich:

LAWRENCE & MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; NEW LONDON, CT)
WINDHAM COMM MEM HOSP & HATCH HOSP (about 15 miles; WILLIMANTIC, CT)
NATCHAUG HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; MANSFIELD CENTER, CT)

Political contributions by individuals in Norwich, CT

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Norwich:

GROTON-NEW LONDON (about 16 miles; GROTON NEW LONDON, CT; ID: GON)
HARTFORD-BRAINARD (about 42 miles; HARTFORD, CT; ID: HFD)
THEODORE FRANCIS GREEN STATE (about 48 miles; PROVIDENCE, RI; ID: PVD)

Other public-use airports nearest to Norwich:

WINDHAM (about 15 miles; WILLIMANTIC, CT; ID: IJD)
ELIZABETH FIELD (about 21 miles; FISHERS ISLAND, NY; ID: 0B8)
DANIELSON (about 23 miles; DANIELSON, CT; ID: 5B3)

Amtrak stations near Norwich:

10 miles: FOXWOOD CASINO (LEDYARD, ROUTE 2) - Bus Station
13 miles: NEW LONDON (27 WATER ST.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.
16 miles: MYSTIC (RTE. 1). Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Local government website:

Local government employment and payroll (March 2004)
Function	Full-time employees	Monthly full-time payroll	Average yearly full-time wage	Part-time employees	Monthly part-time payroll
Parks and Recreation	22	$72,142	$39,350	9	$9,702
Housing and Community Development(Local)	3	$11,409	$45,636	1	$1,395
Natural Resources	1	$1,896	$22,752	0	$0
Water Supply	23	$130,837	$68,262	0	$0
Electric Power	52	$290,755	$67,097	2	$4,115
Elementary and Secondary - Instruction	320	$1,340,533	$50,269	85	$166,969
Elementary and Secondary - Other Total	162	$476,980	$35,331	62	$75,903
Other and Unallocable	11	$32,055	$34,969	28	$28,317
Financial Administration	24	$96,083	$48,041	2	$1,860
Other Government Administration	23	$84,080	$43,867	1	$1,400
Police Protection - Officers	75	$417,495	$66,799	0	$0
Gas Supply	35	$193,694	$66,409	0	$0
Firefighters	54	$233,302	$51,844	0	$0
Fire - Other	2	$5,585	$33,510	0	$0
Streets and Highways	42	$154,067	$44,019	0	$0
Welfare	18	$64,229	$42,819	8	$11,290
Health	7	$27,232	$46,683	8	$13,768
Solid Waste Management	2	$8,260	$49,560	0	$0
Police - Other	18	$53,990	$35,993	20	$12,587
Sewerage	21	$116,301	$66,457	0	$0
Totals for Government	915	$3,810,925	$49,979	226	$327,306

Colleges/Universities in Norwich:

THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 1,787; Location: MAHAN DR; Public; Website: www.trctc.commnet.edu)
HUNTINGTON INSTITUTE INCORPORATED (FT enrollment: 83; Location: 193 BROADWAY; Private, for-profit)
NORWICH REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL (Location: 590 NEW LONDON TPK; Public)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Norwich:

EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY (about 15 miles; WILLIMANTIC, CT; Full-time enrollment: 4,165)
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT (about 22 miles; STORRS, CT; FT enrollment: 16,952)
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND (about 39 miles; KINGSTON, RI; FT enrollment: 11,759)
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY (about 40 miles; MIDDLETOWN, CT; FT enrollment: 2,993)
TRINITY COLLEGE (about 45 miles; HARTFORD, CT; FT enrollment: 2,056)
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF RHODE ISLAND (about 46 miles; WARWICK, RI; FT enrollment: 8,650)
NEW ENGLAND INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 46 miles; WARWICK, RI; FT enrollment: 2,419)

Public high schools in Norwich:

NORWICH FREE ACADEMY (Students: 2,341; Location: 305 BROADWAY; Grades: 09 - 12)
NORWICH V-T SCHOOL (Students: 547; Location: 590 NEW LONDON TPKE.; Grades: 09 - 12)
NORWICH HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 48; Location: 191 HICKORY ST.; Grades: 09 - 12)
DEBORAH-TENNANT ZINEWICZ SCHOOL (Students: 34; Location: 30 CASE ST.; Grades: 07 - 12)
HOMEBOUND (Students: 1; Location: 90 TOWN STREET; Grades: 12 - 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Norwich:

KELLY MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 748; Location: 25 MAHAN DR.; Grades: 06 - 08)
TEACHERS' MEMORIAL MIDDLE (Students: 488; Location: 15 TEACHERS DR.; Grades: 06 - 08)
JOHN M. MORIARTY SCHOOL (Students: 444; Location: 20 LAWLOR LN.; Grades: KG - 05)
SAMUEL HUNTINGTON SCHOOL (Students: 396; Location: 80 WEST TOWN ST.; Grades: PK - 05)
GREENEVILLE SCHOOL (Students: 324; Location: 165 GOLDEN ST.; Grades: KG - 05)
JOHN B. STANTON SCHOOL (Students: 306; Location: 386 NEW LONDON TPKE.; Grades: PK - 05)
INTEGRATED DAY CHARTER SCHOOL (Students: 293; Location: 68 THERMOS RD.; Grades: PK - 08)
VETERANS' MEMORIAL SCHOOL (Students: 290; Location: 80 CROUCH AVE.; Grades: PK - 05)
THOMAS W. MAHAN SCHOOL (Students: 259; Location: 94 SALEM TPKE.; Grades: PK - 05)
UNCAS SCHOOL (Students: 236; Location: 280 ELIZABETH ST.; Grades: KG - 05)

Private primary/middle schools in Norwich:

ST PATRICK CATHEDRAL SCHOOL (Students: 208; Location: 211 BROADWAY; Grades: KG - 8)
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL (Students: 166; Location: 120 CLIFF STREET; Grades: PK - 8)
WILDWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 142; Location: 35 WAWECUS HILL RD; Grades: PK - 8)
MONTESSORI DISCOVERY SCHOOL (Students: 44; Location: 218 DUDLEY ST.; Grades: PK - KG)

Library in Norwich:

OTIS LIBRARY (Operating income: $983,796; Location: 261 MAIN ST.; 98,707 books; 1,314 audio materials; 1,658 video materials; 155 serial subscriptions)

Notable locations in Norwich: Norwich Industrial Park (A), Norwich Marina (B), Central Wharf (C), Parlin Corner (D), Chelsea Landing (E), Chelsea Parade (F), Plain Hill (G), Fernwood Playground (H), Bean Hill (I), Jail Hill (J), Sachem Spring (K), Taft Station (L), Connecticut State Superior Courthouse (M), Connecticut Superior Courthouse (N), Norwich Town Hall (O), Norwich Health Department (P), Norwich Fire Headquarters (Q), Norwich City Hall (R), Norwich Chamber of Commerce (S), Norwich Arts Council Gallery (T).

Shopping Centers: Norwichtown Mall Shopping Center (1), Meadows Shopping Center (2), Wawecus Hill Road Center Shopping Center (3), Green Plains Plaza Shopping Center (4).

Churches in Norwich include: Park Congregational Church (A), Glory Church (B), Sacred Heart Church (C), Assembly of God Church of Norwich (D), Saint Josephs Roman Catholic Church (E), Saint Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church (F), Central Baptist Church (G), Saint Marys Roman Catholic Church (H).

Cemeteries: Hamilton Avenue Cemetery (1), Monhegan Tribal Memorial (2), Saint Marys Cemetery (3), Royal Monhegan Burial Ground (4), Maplewood Cemetery (5), West Plain Cemetery (6), Hickory Street Cemetery (7).

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Wilcox Pond (A), Spaulding Pond Site Number 2 (B), Cote Pond (C), Shetucket River Reservoir (D), Fairview Reservoir (E), Spaulding Pond (F), Falls Mill Pond Upper (G), Occum Reservoir (H).

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Blissville Brook (A), Hunter Brook (B), Bobbin Mill Brook (C), Byron Brook (D), Cold Brook (E), Shetucket River (F), Norwichtown Brook (G), Goldmine Brook (H), Gardner Brook (I).

Parks in Norwich include: Dodd Stadium (1), Laurel Hill Historic District (2), Chelsea Parade Historic District (3), North End Field (4), Bean Hill Historic District (5), Thamesville Playground (6), Norwichtown Historic District (7), Mohegan Park (8), Norwichtown Town Green (9).

Post offices: Norwich Post Office (A), Taftville Post Office (B).

Norwich compared to Connecticut state average:

Black race population percentage below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.

Strongest AM radio stations in Norwich:

WICH (1310 AM; 5 kW; NORWICH, CT; Owner: WICH, INCORPORATED)
WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
WSUB (980 AM; 1 kW; GROTON, CT; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WAMG (890 AM; 25 kW; DEDHAM, MA; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF DEDHAM LICENSEE, LLC)
WLIS (1420 AM; 5 kW; OLD SAYBROOK, CT; Owner: CROSSROADS COMM. OLD SAYBROOK, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Norwich:

WCTY (97.7 FM; NORWICH, CT; Owner: WICH, INC.)
WBMW (106.5 FM; LEDYARD, CT; Owner: RED WOLF BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WKNL (100.9 FM; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
WHJM (107.7 FM; PAWCATUCK, CT; Owner: FULLER BROADCASTING INTERNATIONAL, LLC)
WILI-FM (98.3 FM; WILLIMANTIC, CT; Owner: NUTMEG BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WECS (90.1 FM; WILLIMANTIC, CT; Owner: EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE COLLEGE)
WQGN-FM (105.5 FM; GROTON, CT; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WWRX-FM (103.7 FM; WESTERLY, RI; Owner: FNX BROADCASTING OF RHODE ISLAND, LLC)
WNLC (98.7 FM; EAST LYME, CT; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
WCNI (90.9 FM; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT COLLEGE BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION, INC.)
WHUS (91.7 FM; STORRS, CT; Owner: THE BD. OF TRUSTEES, THE UNIV. OF CT)
WXLM (102.3 FM; STONINGTON, CT; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
W258AC (99.5 FM; STORRS, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC)
WSKO-FM (99.7 FM; WAKEFIELD-PEACEDALE, RI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
W233AG (94.5 FM; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: MONROE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
WNPR (89.1 FM; NORWICH, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC B/NG, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Norwich:

WHPX (Channel 26; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: PAXSON HARTFORD LICENSE, INC.)
WEDN (Channel 53; NORWICH, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
WPXQ (Channel 69; BLOCK ISLAND, RI; Owner: OCEAN STATE TELEVISION, L.L.C.)
WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
WYDN (Channel 48; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL PUBLIC TV CORPORATION)

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