Norwich, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Norwich, Ohio
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Village
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The Ralph Hardesty Stone House, a historic site in the village
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Location of Norwich, Ohio
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Location of Norwich in Muskingum County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Muskingum |
| Township | Union |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| • Land | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 87 |
| • Density | 1,129.87/sq mi (436.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43767
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-57372 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399529 |
Norwich is a small village located in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, only 87 people lived there. It is considered part of the larger Zanesville area.
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History of Norwich
Norwich was first planned out in 1827. It was named after Norwich in England. This was the hometown of one of the first people to settle there.
A post office has been open in Norwich since 1828. By 1833, the village had grown quite a bit. It had four stores, two churches, and two places to eat. Norwich officially became a village in 1833.
Geography of Norwich
Norwich is a very small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, its total area is about 0.10 square miles (0.20 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Norwich
The number of people living in Norwich has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 206 | — | |
| 1850 | 324 | — | |
| 1860 | 294 | −9.3% | |
| 1870 | 268 | −8.8% | |
| 1880 | 265 | −1.1% | |
| 1890 | 234 | −11.7% | |
| 1900 | 253 | 8.1% | |
| 1910 | 186 | −26.5% | |
| 1920 | 142 | −23.7% | |
| 1930 | 167 | 17.6% | |
| 1940 | 177 | 6.0% | |
| 1950 | 197 | 11.3% | |
| 1960 | 193 | −2.0% | |
| 1970 | 163 | −15.5% | |
| 1980 | 170 | 4.3% | |
| 1990 | 133 | −21.8% | |
| 2000 | 113 | −15.0% | |
| 2010 | 102 | −9.7% | |
| 2020 | 87 | −14.7% | |
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Norwich Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 102 people living in Norwich. These people lived in 49 different homes. Most of the people living in Norwich were White.
About 20% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (55%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2 people. The average family had about 2.4 people.
The average age of people in the village was 49 years old. About 11.8% of residents were under 18. Most people were between 45 and 64 years old. The village had slightly more males (51%) than females (49%).
Famous Person from Norwich
- Chalmers Wylie - He was an American politician. He served for many years in the United States House of Representatives. This is where laws are made for the country.
