Norwich, CT Demographics

A map of Norwich's Population by Race

Norwich, Connecticut has an estimated population of 39,973, a less than 1% change from the 40,125 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.0% White, 21.9% Hispanic, 9.6% Black, 6.9% Asian, 5.2% Multiracial, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Norwich, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Norwich has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Connecticut overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Norwich, that probability was 64.8% in 2020 and 63.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Norwich is ranked the 17th most populous place in Connecticut, out of 215 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Norwich was ranked the 17th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Norwich's White Population

22,000 residents of Norwich, or 55.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Norwich is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Norwich ranks 196th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwich's White population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of Norwich's population has increased from 54.1% to 55.0%.

Norwich is more White than neighboring Mashantucket (25.6% White). Norwich is less White than neighboring Baltic (69.6% White), Oxoboxo River (73.5% White), Jewett City (82.7% White), and Gales Ferry (89.2% White).

Norwich's Black Population

3,830 residents of Norwich, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Norwich is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Norwich ranks 18th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwich's Black population has declined by an estimated 16.0%. Black residents' share of Norwich's population has decreased from 11.4% to 9.6%.

Norwich is more Black than neighboring Baltic (5% Black), Oxoboxo River (2.4% Black), Jewett City (0.5% Black), Gales Ferry (3.1% Black), and Mashantucket (1.2% Black).

Norwich's Asian Population

2,775 residents of Norwich, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Norwich is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Norwich ranks 25th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwich's Asian population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. Asian residents' share of Norwich's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.9%.

Norwich is more Asian than neighboring Baltic (0.3% Asian), Oxoboxo River (2.8% Asian), Jewett City (4.7% Asian), Gales Ferry (0.4% Asian), and Mashantucket (2.3% Asian).

Norwich's Hispanic Population

8,746 residents of Norwich, or 21.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Norwich is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Norwich ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwich's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Norwich's population has increased from 19.3% to 21.9%.

Norwich is more Hispanic than neighboring Baltic (19.4% Hispanic), Oxoboxo River (14.5% Hispanic), Jewett City (6.6% Hispanic), Gales Ferry (3.6% Hispanic), and Mashantucket (0% Hispanic).

Norwich's Native American/Other Population

528 residents of Norwich, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Norwich is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Norwich ranks 20th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwich's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Norwich's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Norwich is more Native American/Other than neighboring Baltic (0% Native American/Other), Oxoboxo River (1% Native American/Other), Jewett City (0.7% Native American/Other), and Gales Ferry (0% Native American/Other). Norwich is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mashantucket (48.8% Native American/Other).

Norwich's Multiracial Population

2,094 residents of Norwich, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Norwich is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Norwich ranks 19th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwich's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Norwich's population has decreased from 6.5% to 5.2%.

Norwich is more Multiracial than neighboring Jewett City (4.8% Multiracial), and Gales Ferry (3.8% Multiracial). Norwich is less Multiracial than neighboring Baltic (5.6% Multiracial), Oxoboxo River (5.8% Multiracial), and Mashantucket (22.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.