Norwich, CT Demographics

A map of Norwich's Population by Race

Norwich, Connecticut had a population of 40,125 in 2020. It was 54.1% White, 11.4% Black, 7.1% Asian, 19.3% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 6.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Norwich, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Norwich is the 17th most populous. 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's White Population

21,711 residents of Norwich identify as White, or 54.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Norwich slightly less than the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Norwich is ranked #196 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Norwich is more White than neighboring Mashantucket (8.5% White). Norwich is less White than neighboring Baltic (75% White), Oxoboxo River (79.4% White), Jewett City (74.2% White), and Gales Ferry (79.3% White).

Norwich's Black Population

4,560 residents of Norwich identify as Black, or 11.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Norwich roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Norwich is ranked #18 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Norwich is more Black than neighboring Baltic (4.8% Black), Oxoboxo River (2.7% Black), Jewett City (4.7% Black), Gales Ferry (4.1% Black), and Mashantucket (5% Black).

Norwich's Asian Population

2,851 residents of Norwich identify as Asian, or 7.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Norwich roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Norwich is ranked #24 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Norwich is more Asian than neighboring Baltic (3.1% Asian), Oxoboxo River (2.8% Asian), Jewett City (4.1% Asian), Gales Ferry (1.8% Asian), and Mashantucket (0.7% Asian).

Norwich's Hispanic Population

7,727 residents of Norwich identify as Hispanic, or 19.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Norwich roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Norwich is ranked #21 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Norwich is more Hispanic than neighboring Baltic (8% Hispanic), Oxoboxo River (7.4% Hispanic), Jewett City (8.7% Hispanic), Gales Ferry (7.2% Hispanic), and Mashantucket (6.3% Hispanic).

Norwich's Native American/Other Population

658 residents of Norwich identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Norwich roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Norwich is ranked #20 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Norwich is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jewett City (1.1% Native American/Other), and Gales Ferry (0.7% Native American/Other). Norwich is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oxoboxo River (2.4% Native American/Other), and Mashantucket (65.6% Native American/Other).

Norwich's Multiracial Population

2,618 residents of Norwich identify as Multiracial, or 6.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Norwich roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Norwich is ranked #19 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Norwich is more Multiracial than neighboring Oxoboxo River (5.1% Multiracial). Norwich is less Multiracial than neighboring Baltic (7.4% Multiracial), Jewett City (7.2% Multiracial), Gales Ferry (6.8% Multiracial), and Mashantucket (13.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.