Norwich, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Norwich, Kansas
|
|
|---|---|
IOOF in Norwich (2015)
|
|
Location within Kingman County and Kansas
|
|
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Kingman |
| Founded | 1885 |
| Incorporated | 1886 |
| Named for | Norwich, Connecticut |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.40 sq mi (1.04 km2) |
| • Land | 0.40 sq mi (1.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,496 ft (456 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 444 |
| • Density | 1,110/sq mi (426.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67118
|
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-51600 |
| GNIS ID | 2395275 |
Norwich is a small city located in Kingman County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 444 people lived there.
Contents
History of Norwich
Norwich was started around 1885. It got its name from a city called Norwich, Connecticut in the eastern United States. The city was officially made a town in 1886.
Geography and Climate
Norwich covers a small area of land, about 0.46 square miles (1.2 square kilometers). There is no water within the city limits.
Weather in Norwich
The weather in Norwich has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate.
Population of Norwich
The number of people living in Norwich has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from 1890 to 2020:
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 301 | — | |
| 1900 | 311 | 3.3% | |
| 1910 | 392 | 26.0% | |
| 1920 | 430 | 9.7% | |
| 1930 | 477 | 10.9% | |
| 1940 | 411 | −13.8% | |
| 1950 | 378 | −8.0% | |
| 1960 | 430 | 13.8% | |
| 1970 | 414 | −3.7% | |
| 1980 | 476 | 15.0% | |
| 1990 | 455 | −4.4% | |
| 2000 | 551 | 21.1% | |
| 2010 | 491 | −10.9% | |
| 2020 | 444 | −9.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Norwich Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 444 people living in Norwich. There were 187 households, which are groups of people living together. Most people in Norwich were white.
About 27% of the population was under 18 years old. The average age in the city was 38.3 years.
Norwich Population in 2010
In 2010, 491 people lived in Norwich. There were 176 households. About 36% of these households had children under 18.
The average age in the city was 31.8 years. About 37.5% of the people were under 18 years old.
Education in Norwich
The public schools in Norwich are part of the Kingman–Norwich USD 331 school district.
The Norwich Eagles sports teams have won several state championships:
- 1974 Boys Track & Field - Class 1A
- 1974 Girls Track & Field - Class 1A
- 1975 Boys Track & Field - Class 1A
- 1977 Girls Track & Field (Indoor) - Class 1A
- 2013 Girls Track & Field - Class 1A
See also
In Spanish: Norwich (Kansas) para niños
