Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Norwich, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,782

Median Agei

42.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.5%5,798

Hispanic/Latino

8.2%555

Two or More

3.3%222

Black

1.3%91

Asian

1.2%80

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%20

Other

0.2%16

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.2%311

High School Diploma

28.8%1,451

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%273

Some College (1+ yr)

13.2%664

Associate's Degree

9.1%458

Bachelor's Degree

15.7%788

Master's Degree

8.4%422

Professional Degree

2.2%111

Doctorate

1%52

HS or Higher

90%

BA or Higher

27.3%

Graduate+

11.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$121,100

Median Renti

$867

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

41.3%1,259

Renter-Occupied

58.7%1,793

Total Units

3,422

Homeownership

41.3%

Vacancy Rate

10.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.6%70

$50K–$100K

22.9%288

$100K–$150K

34%428

$150K–$200K

23.1%291

$200K–$300K

10.2%128

$300K–$500K

3.7%46

$500K–$1M

0.6%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

239

$500–$750

414

$750–$1,000

489

$1,000–$1,250

408

$1,250–$1,500

135

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2%67

2000–2009

0.8%27

1990–1999

1.1%37

1980–1989

9.4%320

1970–1979

12.4%425

1960–1969

9.7%333

1950–1959

10.4%357

1940–1949

10.7%366

1939 or earlier

43.5%1,490

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

63.4%1,935

Electricity

27.7%846

Fuel Oil

6.9%211

No Fuel

0.9%26

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%22

Solar

0.4%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,333

Mean Household Incomei

$71,523

Per Capita Incomei

$32,589

Poverty Ratei

13.7%

Unemploymenti

11.8%

Labor Forcei

3,261

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1%30

$10K–$15K

7.3%224

$15K–$20K

4.8%148

$20K–$25K

6.8%208

$25K–$30K

2.9%87

$30K–$35K

9%274

$35K–$40K

4.5%138

$40K–$45K

6%184

$45K–$50K

5.6%171

$50K–$60K

7.4%226

$60K–$75K

7.5%229

$75K–$100K

13.7%418

$100K–$125K

8.6%263

$125K–$150K

1.8%54

$150K–$200K

8.6%262

$200K+

4.5%136

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

470

Residentsi

540

Avg. Tenant Renti

$402/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

10 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing99 homes92% occupied$481/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers253 homes61% occupied$376/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8116 homes96% occupied$393/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $53,333/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

72.9%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

21.4%

Low income$27K–$43K/yr

4.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $43K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

66.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

9.3% of subsidized households are minority

45.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

48.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4456.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

158

Poland

Philippines

Canada

India

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,806

Avg. Commutei

14.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,876

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

388(7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.2%Insured

2.8%Uninsured