Norwich, VT is a small town of 3,584 people located in the Upper Valley region of Vermont. Norwich is a rural and agricultural area with 77 people per square mile. Despite its small size, Norwich is a vibrant community that offers year-round outdoor activities and plenty of local businesses to explore. In the summer months, locals can take advantage of canoeing on the Connecticut River or mountain biking in nearby Mashamoquet Brook State Park. In the wintertime, there are world-class ski resorts just minutes away.
For local businesses, tourists can visit The Norwich Inn & Spa, where they can relax and enjoy their stay. Other local stores include Allen Brothers Farm Market (which sells locally sourced products), Grafton Village Cheese Company (which produces award-winning cheeses), and Eshqua Gallery (which showcases artwork from local artisans). There are also several restaurants in town such as Simons Restaurant & Tavern and Three Stones restaurant.
In addition to these recreational activities and businesses, Norwich also hosts many organizations such as Norwich Public Library and Hanover Conservancy which promote conservation efforts in the area. Finally, Norwich hosts several annual sporting events including the Upper Valley Triathlon that takes place every June at Dartmouth College’s Moore Athletic Center.
The population in Norwich is 3,584. There are 81 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Norwich is 39.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Norwich is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Norwich
- 54.8% are married
- 14.0% are divorced
- 35.5% are married with children
- 16.5% have children, but are single
Race in Norwich
- 91.3% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 2.1% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 1.5% claim Other
- 1.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.9% Two or more races
- 0.8% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander