Norwich, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Norwich, Ohio had a total population of 85, the 1231st largest village in Ohio, with a median household income of $62,750, which is 12% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 15.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x.
Norwich Quick Facts
How Norwich Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 89 | 85 | -4.5% |
| Median household income | $64,750 | $62,750 | -3.1% |
| Median home value | $117,000 | $115,300 | -1.5% |
How Norwich Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Norwich Rankings in Ohio
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Other Cities in Muskingum County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zanesville | 24,740 | $43,280 | 24.1% | $123,700 |
| North Zanesville | 2,758 | $83,904 | 4.4% | $248,000 |
| New Concord | 2,657 | $70,313 | 15.7% | $206,800 |
| South Zanesville | 2,211 | $38,824 | 15.8% | $73,400 |
| Roseville | 1,821 | $44,792 | 13.5% | $94,400 |
| Dresden | 1,725 | $57,991 | 14.0% | $152,000 |
| Frazeysburg | 1,522 | $51,250 | 16.3% | $116,500 |
| Pleasant Grove | 1,436 | $54,038 | 22.1% | $160,700 |
| Duncan Falls | 1,355 | $116,167 | 3.1% | $219,600 |
| Philo | 683 | $42,344 | 21.8% | $109,000 |
Cities Similar to Norwich
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mutual | 87 | $62,500 | $175,000 | 12.9% | 6.9% |
| Old Fort | 81 | N/A | N/A | 38.3% | 0.0% |
| Belmore | 81 | $60,000 | N/A | 8.9% | 19.8% |
| Yankee Lake | 88 | $55,417 | $243,800 | 31.9% | 0.0% |
| Rose Farm | 77 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 9.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 85, Norwich's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Norwich is a small community located in Ohio, within Muskingum County. The total population is 85. It ranks as the 1231st most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.
Age Demographics
The median age in Norwich is 39.3 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 39.7 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Norwich is $62,750. This is 12% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Norwich, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $115,300. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Norwich is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 89.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Norwich has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.8% of all residents.
Education
20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Norwich, Ohio is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Norwich, Ohio?
Norwich, Ohio has a population of 85 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Norwich, OH?
The median household income in Norwich is $62,750, which is 22% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Norwich, OH?
The poverty rate in Norwich is 15.3%. This means approximately 13 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Norwich, Ohio?
Norwich's population is 98.8% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Norwich, OH?
The median home value in Norwich is $115,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.8x.
How educated is Norwich, Ohio?
20.9% of adults (25+) in Norwich hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 11.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.