Norwich | |
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![]() Town Hall | |
![]() Location in Chenango County and the state of New York. | |
Coordinates: 42°30′49″N75°29′35″W / 42.51361°N 75.49306°W | |
Country | United States |
State | New York |
County | Chenango |
Government | |
• Type | Town Council |
• Town Supervisor | David C. Law (R) |
• Town Council | Members' List |
Area | |
• Total | 42.04 sq mi (108.88 km2) |
• Land | 41.96 sq mi (108.68 km2) |
• Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
Elevation | 1,467 ft (447 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 3,998 |
• Estimate (2016) [3] | 3,786 |
• Density | 90.22/sq mi (34.83/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 13815 |
Area code | 607 |
FIPS code | 36-53990 |
GNIS feature ID | 0979297 |
Website | townofnorwichny |
Norwich is a town in Chenango County, New York, United States. The population was 3,998 at the 2010 census. [2]
The Town of Norwich is located east of the center of the county. The city of Norwich is surrounded on all sides by the northern part of the town. [4]
The first settlers arrived c. 1788. [5] The town of Norwich was formed in 1793 from the towns of Union (now in Broome County) and Bainbridge. [6] As a "mother town", it would go on to lose a significant amount of territory as new towns were formed. [6] In 1806, Norwich gave up territory to form the towns of Pharsalia [7] , Plymouth and Preston. More of Norwich was lost in 1807 to form part of the towns of New Berlin and Columbus. In 1808 and 1820, Norwich exchanged territory with the town of Preston.
In 1816, the hamlet of Norwich incorporated as a village within the town, later reincorporating as the city of Norwich, now completely separate from the town.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Norwich has a total area of 42.0 square miles (108.9 km2), of which 42.0 square miles (108.7 km2) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.2 km2), or 0.18%, is water. [2]
The Chenango River, a tributary of the Susquehanna River, flows southward through the town. The Unadilla River, also a south-flowing tributary of the Susquehanna, forms part of the eastern boundary of the town.
New York State Route 12, a north-south highway, intersects New York State Route 23, an east-west highway, in the city of Norwich.
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1820 | 3,257 | — | |
1830 | 3,774 | 15.9% | |
1840 | 4,145 | 9.8% | |
1850 | 3,615 | −12.8% | |
1860 | 4,356 | 20.5% | |
1870 | 5,601 | 28.6% | |
1880 | 5,756 | 2.8% | |
1890 | 6,524 | 13.3% | |
1900 | 7,004 | 7.4% | |
1910 | 1,138 | −83.8% | |
1920 | 1,063 | −6.6% | |
1930 | 1,131 | 6.4% | |
1940 | 1,296 | 14.6% | |
1950 | 1,738 | 34.1% | |
1960 | 2,587 | 48.8% | |
1970 | 3,221 | 24.5% | |
1980 | 4,042 | 25.5% | |
1990 | 4,084 | 1.0% | |
2000 | 3,836 | −6.1% | |
2010 | 3,998 | 4.2% | |
2016 (est.) | 3,786 | [3] | −5.3% |
U.S. Decennial Census [8] |
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,836 people, 1,521 households, and 1,110 families residing in the town. The population density was 91.2 inhabitants per square mile (35.2/km2). There were 1,706 housing units at an average density of 40.6 per square mile (15.7/km2). 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. [9]
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. [9]
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. [9]
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. [9]
Chenango County is a county located in the south-central section of the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2020 census, the population was 47,220. Its county seat is Norwich. The county's name originates from an Oneida word meaning 'large bull-thistle'. The county is part of the Southern Tier region of the state.
Chenango is a town in Broome County, New York, United States. The population was 10,983 at the 2020 census.
Triangle is a town in Broome County, New York, United States. The population was 2,946 at the 2010 census. The town's primary settlement is the village of Whitney Point.
Union is a town in Broome County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town had a total population of 56,346. The name derives from the town having served as a rendezvous for the Sullivan Expedition.
Columbus is a town in Chenango County, New York, United States. The population was 975 at the 2010 census. Columbus is in the northeastern corner of the county and is northeast of Norwich.
Lincklaen is a town in Chenango County, New York, United States. The population was 396 at the 2010 census. The town was named after Colonel John Lincklaen, an agent of the Holland Land Company and a land owner. The town is in the northwestern corner of the county, northwest of the city Norwich and northeast of Cortland.
North Norwich is a town in Chenango County, New York, United States. The population was 1,783 at the 2010 census. The town is directly north of the City of Norwich in the eastern half of the county.
Pharsalia is a town in Chenango County, New York, United States. The population was 593 at the 2010 census. The town was named after Pharsalia, which is a commonly accepted name of the decisive battle in the Great Roman Civil War, where Julius Caesar defeated Pompey in 48 BCE.
Pitcher is a town in Chenango County, New York, United States. The population was 803 at the 2010 census. The town is named after Nathaniel Pitcher, the eighth governor of New York. The town is on the western border of Chenango County, west of the city of Norwich.
Plymouth is a town in Chenango County, New York, United States. The population was 1,804 at the 2010 census. It is an interior town in the northern part of the county. The town is northwest of the city of Norwich. Plymouth was also known as Plymouth Rock.
Preston is a town in Chenango County, New York, United States. The population was 1,044 at the 2010 census. Preston is an interior town of Chenango County and is west of the city of Norwich.
Smithville is a town in Chenango County, New York, United States. The population was 1,330 at the 2010 census. The town is at the western border of Chenango County, west of the city of Norwich.
Sangerfield is a town in Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 2,561 at the 2010 census. The town is named after Jedediah Sanger, an early settler.
Binghamton is a town in Broome County, New York, United States. The population was 4,623 at the 2020 census. The town is named after an early developer, William Bingham.
Afton is a town in Chenango County, New York, United States. The population was 2,769 at the 2020 census. Afton is situated in the southeast corner of the county and lies wholly within the original Township of Clinton. It was formed from the town of Bainbridge on November 18, 1857, and derives its name from Afton Water, a small river in the parish of New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, immortalized by the poet Robert Burns. It is bounded on the north by Bainbridge and Coventry, on the east by Delaware County, and on the west and south by Broome County.
Bainbridge is a town in Chenango County, New York, United States. The population was 3,308 at the 2010 census. The town is at the eastern border of Chenango County, halfway between Binghamton and Oneonta.
New Berlin is a town in Chenango County in central New York, United States. The population was 2,682 at the 2010 census. The town contains the village of New Berlin. The town is at the eastern border of the county and is northeast of Norwich.
Oxford is a town in Chenango County, New York, United States. The town contains a village also named Oxford. Oxford is an interior town in the south-central part of the county, southwest of the city of Norwich. At the 2010 census the town population was 3,901. The name derives from that of the native town of an early landowner from New England.
Smyrna is a town in Chenango County, New York, United States. The population was 1,280 at the 2010 census. Smyrna is named after a coastal city in ancient Greece, nowadays modern Izmir in Turkey.
Unadilla is a town in Otsego County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town had a population of 4,392. The name is derived from an Iroquois word for "meeting place". Unadilla is located in the southwestern corner of the county, southwest of Oneonta. The village of Unadilla is located in the southern part of the town. The mayor of Unadilla is Jason Cotten.
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