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Encyclopedia > Norwich (town), New York

Norwich is a town in Chenango County, New York, USA. The population was 3,836 at the 2000 census. The town was named after Norwich, Connecticut. Main street in Bastrop, Texas, a small town A town is a residential community of people ranging from a few hundred to several thousands, although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan areas. ... Chenango County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. ... Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  Ranked 27th  - Total 54,520 sq. ... Norwich, known as The Rose of New England, is a city located in New London County, Connecticut. ...


The Town of Norwich is located near the center of the county. The City of Norwich is in the northern part of the town. Norwich is a city located in Chenango County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 7,355. ...

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History

The first settlers arrived around 1788. The Town of Norwich was formed in 1793 from the Towns of Union ( now in Broome County ) and Bainbridge. Afterwards, Norwich lost substantial territory in the formation of new towns. 1793 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Union is a town located in Broome County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 56,298. ... Broome County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. ... Bainbridge is a town located in Chenango County, New York. ...


Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 109.0 km² (42.1 mi²). 108.9 km² (42.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (0.12%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...


The Chenango River flows southward through the town. The Chenango River is a tributary of the Susquehanna River, approximately 90 mi (145 km) long, in central New York in the United States. ...


Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there were 3,836 people, 1,521 households, and 1,110 families residing in the town. The population density was 35.2/km² (91.2/mi²). There were 1,706 housing units at an average density of 15.7/km² (40.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.42% White, 0.50% Black or African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.36% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.41% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 1,521 households out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.88. A marriage is a committed relationship between or among individuals, recognized by civil authority and/or bound by the religious beliefs of the participants. ...


In the town the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $35,357, and the median income for a family was $42,763. Males had a median income of $32,988 versus $22,817 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,474. About 8.0% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.6% of those under age 18 and 13.4% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Communities and locations in the Town of Norwich

  • Hawley Corners -- A hamlet east of the City of Norwich on Route 23.
  • Haynes -- A hamlet in the southwest corner of the town.
  • North Guilford Corners -- A location at the south town line, south of Webb Corners.
  • City of Norwich -- The city is in the north part of the town and is the county seat of Chenango County.
  • Polksville -- A hamlet southeast of the City of Norwich.
  • Springvale -- A hamlet east of the City of Norwich.
  • Webb Corners -- A location by the south town line.
  • White Store -- A location in the southeast corner of the town on Route 8.
  • Woods Corners -- A hamlet directly north of the City of Norwich on Route 12 and adjacent to the north town line.

A hamlet is (usually — see below) a small settlement, too small or unimportant to be considered a village. ... Norwich is a city located in Chenango County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 7,355. ... A county seat is an administrative center for a county. ...

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