Norwich Population 2026
Norwich has a population of 39,899, making it the #1116 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Connecticut. It is about 221× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,899
Rank in United States
#1116
Coordinates
41.52°N, 72.08°W
~17 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
513 km
319 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Connecticut
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 147,629 | #189 |
| New Haven | 130,322 | #218 |
| Stamford | 128,874 | #225 |
| North Stamford | 121,230 | #240 |
| Hartford | 121,054 | #241 |
| Waterbury | 108,802 | #287 |
| Norwalk | 88,485 | #384 |
| Danbury | 84,657 | #423 |
Cities near Norwich
- Montville Center20,180 people · ~8 km away
- New London27,179 people · ~19 km away
- Windham23,072 people · ~21 km away
- Waterford19,281 people · ~21 km away
- Plainfield15,498 people · ~22 km away
- Westerly17,936 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Norwich?
Norwich has a population of 39,899 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1116 biggest city in United States.
What state is Norwich in?
Norwich is located in Connecticut, United States.
Is Norwich the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 513 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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