Fun In New England - Connecticut

Norwich

Nickname: "Rose of New England"
Official Website: www.norwichct.org
County: New London
Region: Southeastern CT (Groton-New London & Norwich Areas)
Year Settled: 1659
Incorporated as a Town: 1662
Incorporated as a City: 1784
Land Area: 28.3 sq. miles
Population Density: 1,275 people/sq mile
Population from Census 2000: 36,117
Estimated Population for 2006: 36,408
Racial makeup of population: [+] show
80.4%White
6.4%Black
6.1%Hispanic
2.1%Asian
1.1%Native American
3.8%Other
Median Household Income (2005): $44,000
Median Housing Unit Value in 2000: $106,000
Median Single Family House Sale Price in 2006: $205,000
Poverty: 11.5%
Violent Crime Index: 48 (high)
Property Crime Index: 35 (high)
Crime compared to USA: Average
Nearest Hospital (ER): William W. Backus Hospital

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