Norwich, Kansas

Norwich is a city in Kingman County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 491.[6]

Norwich, Kansas
City
IOOF in Norwich (2015)
Location within Kingman County and Kansas
KDOT map of Kingman County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°27′28″N 97°50′50″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyKingman
Founded1885
Incorporated1886
Named forNorwich, Connecticut
Area
 • Total0.40 sq mi (1.04 km2)
 • Land0.40 sq mi (1.04 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,496 ft (456 m)
Population
 • Total491
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
440
 • Density1,094.53/sq mi (422.88/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67118
Area code620
FIPS code20-51600 [4]
GNIS ID0470274 [5]
Websitenorwichks.com

History

Norwich was founded about 1885. It was named after Norwich, Connecticut.[7]

Geography

Norwich is located at 37°27′28″N 97°50′50″W (37.457778, -97.847160).[8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.46 square miles (1.19 km2), all of it land.[9]

Climate

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.[10]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1890301—
19003113.3%
191039226.0%
19204309.7%
193047710.9%
1940411−13.8%
1950378−8.0%
196043013.8%
1970414−3.7%
198047615.0%
1990455−4.4%
200055121.1%
2010491−10.9%
2019 (est.)440[3]−10.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 491 people, 176 households, and 114 families living in the city. The population density was 1,067.4 inhabitants per square mile (412.1/km2). There were 204 housing units at an average density of 443.5 per square mile (171.2/km2). 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.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 551 people, 203 households, and 140 families living in the city. The population density was 1,187.2 people per square mile (462.5/km2). There were 216 housing units at an average density of 465.4 per square mile (181.3/km2). 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.

Education

The community is served by Kingman–Norwich USD 331 public school district.

The Norwich Eagles won the following Kansas State High School championships:

  • 1974 Boys Track & Field - Class 1A
  • 1974 Girls Track & Field - Class 1A
  • 1975 Boys Track & Field - Class 1A
  • 1977 Girls Track & Field (Indoor) - Class 1A
  • 2013 Girls Track & Field - Class 1A [11]

See also

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
  7. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 216.
  8. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  10. Climate Summary for Norwich, Kansas
  11. "Track & Field". KSHSAA. Retrieved 6 January 2017.

Further reading
See also: List of books about Kingman County, Kansas
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