| Norwich, Kansas | |
| Settlement Type: | City |
| Image Map1: | Map of Kingman Co, Ks, USA.png |
| Map Caption1: | KDOT map of Kingman County (legend) |
| Coordinates: | 37.4572°N -97.8481°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Kansas |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: | Kingman |
| Subdivision Type3: | Township |
| Established Title: | Founded |
| Established Date: | 1885 |
| Established Title1: | Platted |
| Established Title2: | Incorporated |
| Established Date2: | 1886 |
| Named For: | Norwich, Connecticut |
| Leader Title: | Mayor |
| Area Footnotes: | [1] |
| Area Total Sq Mi: | 0.40 |
| Area Land Sq Mi: | 0.40 |
| Area Water Sq Mi: | 0.00 |
| Area Total Km2: | 1.04 |
| Area Land Km2: | 1.04 |
| Area Water Km2: | 0.00 |
| Unit Pref: | Imperial |
| Elevation Ft: | 1496 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Population Total: | 444 |
| Population Density Sq Mi: | auto |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Timezone: | CST |
| Utc Offset: | -6 |
| Timezone Dst: | CDT |
| Utc Offset Dst: | -5 |
| Postal Code Type: | ZIP code |
| Postal Code: | 67118 |
| Area Code Type: | Area code |
| Area Code: | 620 |
| Blank Name: | FIPS code |
| Blank Info: | 20-51600 |
| Blank1 Name: | GNIS ID |
| Blank1 Info: | 2395275 |
Norwich is a city in Kingman County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 444.[2]
Norwich was founded about 1885. It was named after Norwich, Connecticut.[3]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.46sqmi, all of it land.[4]
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Norwich has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]
The 2020 United States census counted 444 people, 187 households, and 123 families in Norwich.[6] The population density was 1,104.5 per square mile (426.4/km). There were 195 housing units at an average density of 485.1 per square mile (187.3/km).[7] [8] The racial makeup was 92.34% (410) white or European American (90.09% non-Hispanic white), 0.23% (1) black or African-American, 0.23% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.23% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.9% (4) from other races, and 6.08% (27) from two or more races.[9] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.6% (16) of the population.[10]
Of the 187 households, 31.0% had children under the age of 18; 52.4% were married couples living together; 18.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 30.5% of households consisted of individuals and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.4.[11] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 17.1% of the population.[12]
26.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 101.9 males.
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $50,625 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,441) and the median family income was $68,333 (+/- $19,855).[13] Males had a median income of $48,438 (+/- $8,981) versus $27,000 (+/- $7,440) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $35,066 (+/- $4,710).[14] Approximately, 4.6% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.9% of those under the age of 18 and 6.6% of those ages 65 or over.[15] [16]
As of the census[17] of 2010, there were 491 people, 176 households, and 114 families living in the city. The population density was 1067.4PD/sqmi. There were 204 housing units at an average density of 443.5/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.1% White, 0.6% African American, 1.0% Native American, and 3.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.
There were 176 households, of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.2% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.41.
The median age in the city was 31.8 years. 37.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.4% were from 25 to 44; 20.6% were from 45 to 64; and 13.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 43.6% male and 56.4% female.
As of the census[18] of 2000, there were 551 people, 203 households, and 140 families living in the city. The population density was 1187.2sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 216 housing units at an average density of 465.4sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 94.92% White, 0.18% African American, 1.45% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 3.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.73% of the population.
There were 203 households, out of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.19.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 16.3% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,344, and the median income for a family was $47,857. Males had a median income of $39,167 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,268. About 4.1% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.6% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over.
The community is served by Kingman–Norwich USD 331 public school district.
The Norwich Eagles won the following Kansas State High School championships: