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Norwich, Kansas
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IOOF in Norwich (2015)
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Location within Kingman County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Kingman |
| Founded | 1885 |
| Incorporated | 1886 |
| Named for | Norwich, Connecticut |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.40 sq mi (1.04 km2) |
| • Land | 0.40 sq mi (1.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,493 ft (455 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 444 |
| • Density | 1,110/sq mi (426.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67118
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-51600 |
| GNIS ID | 470274 |
Norwich is a city in Kingman County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 444.
History
Norwich was founded about 1885. It was named after Norwich, Connecticut.
Geography
Norwich is located at 37°27′28″N 97°50′50″W / 37.45778°N 97.84722°W (37.457778, -97.847160). 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.
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.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 301 | — | |
| 1900 | 311 | 3.3% | |
| 1910 | 392 | 26.0% | |
| 1920 | 430 | 9.7% | |
| 1930 | 477 | 10.9% | |
| 1940 | 411 | −13.8% | |
| 1950 | 378 | −8.0% | |
| 1960 | 430 | 13.8% | |
| 1970 | 414 | −3.7% | |
| 1980 | 476 | 15.0% | |
| 1990 | 455 | −4.4% | |
| 2000 | 551 | 21.1% | |
| 2010 | 491 | −10.9% | |
| 2020 | 444 | −9.6% | |
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2010 census
As of the census 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.
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
See also
In Spanish: Norwich (Kansas) para niños
