Norwich (town), New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Norwich
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Location in Chenango County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Chenango |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42.04 sq mi (108.88 km2) |
| • Land | 41.96 sq mi (108.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,467 ft (447 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 3,998 |
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3,786 |
| • Density | 90.22/sq mi (34.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13815
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-53990 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979297 |
Norwich is a town located in Chenango County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 3,998 people lived there.
The Town of Norwich is found east of the center of Chenango County. The city of Norwich is completely surrounded by the northern part of the town.
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A Brief History of Norwich
The first settlers arrived in the Norwich area around 1788. The town of Norwich was officially created in 1793. It was formed from parts of two other towns: Union and Bainbridge.
Norwich was once a "mother town." This means it was a large area that later gave up land to form many new towns. For example, in 1806, parts of Norwich became the towns of Pharsalia, Plymouth, and Preston. More land was used in 1807 to help create New Berlin and Columbus.
In 1816, the small community (or hamlet) of Norwich became an official village. Later, it became the city of Norwich. Today, the city of Norwich is a separate area from the town of Norwich.
Geography and Rivers
The town of Norwich covers a total area of about 108.9 square kilometers (42.04 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
The Chenango River flows south through the town. This river is a branch, or tributary, of the larger Susquehanna River. The Unadilla River also flows south and forms part of the town's eastern border. It is also a tributary of the Susquehanna River.
Major roads like New York State Route 12 (running north-south) and New York State Route 23 (running east-west) meet in the city of Norwich.
People Living in Norwich
The number of people living in Norwich has changed over time. Here's a quick look at the population from past years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 3,257 | — | |
| 1830 | 3,774 | 15.9% | |
| 1840 | 4,145 | 9.8% | |
| 1850 | 3,615 | −12.8% | |
| 1860 | 4,356 | 20.5% | |
| 1870 | 5,601 | 28.6% | |
| 1880 | 5,756 | 2.8% | |
| 1890 | 6,524 | 13.3% | |
| 1900 | 7,004 | 7.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,138 | −83.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,063 | −6.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,131 | 6.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,296 | 14.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,738 | 34.1% | |
| 1960 | 2,587 | 48.8% | |
| 1970 | 3,221 | 24.5% | |
| 1980 | 4,042 | 25.5% | |
| 1990 | 4,084 | 1.0% | |
| 2000 | 3,836 | −6.1% | |
| 2010 | 3,998 | 4.2% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 3,786 | −5.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 3,836 people living in the town. There were 1,521 households, which are groups of people living together. About 1,110 of these were families.
Most people in Norwich were White (97.42%). Smaller groups included Black or African American (0.50%), Native American (0.44%), and Asian (0.50%). About 1.41% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 33% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.52 people. The average family had about 2.88 people.
The median age in the town was 40 years old. This means half the people were older than 40 and half were younger. About 25.5% of the population was under 18.
Communities and Places in Norwich
The town of Norwich has several smaller communities and locations within its borders:
- Hawley Corners – A small community (hamlet) located east of the city of Norwich, along Route 23.
- Haynes – A hamlet found in the southwest part of the town.
- North Guilford Corners – A spot near the southern border of the town, south of Webb Corners.
- Polkville – A hamlet southeast of the city of Norwich, on County Road 33.
- Springvale – A hamlet east of the city of Norwich, located on County Road 34.
- Webb Corners – A location in the southern part of the town.
- White Store – A location in the southeastern corner of the town, on Route 8.
- Woods Corners – A hamlet directly north of the city of Norwich, on Route 12. It is right next to the northern town line.
See also
In Spanish: Norwich (condado de Chenango, Nueva York) para niños
