Editing East Norwich, New York

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| official_name      = East Norwich, New York
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'''East Norwich''' (formerly known as '''Norwich''') is a [[Hamlet (New York)|hamlet]] and [[census-designated place]] (CDP) located within the [[Oyster Bay (town), New York|Town of Oyster Bay]] in [[Nassau County, New York|Nassau County]], on the [[North Shore (Long Island)|North Shore]] of [[Long Island]], in [[New York (state)|New York]], United States. The population was 2,792 at the time of the 2020 census.

== History ==
East Norwich was originally named Norwich, until the postal service requested the name change to eliminate confusion from the other [[Norwich (city), New York|Norwich]], in [[Chenango County, New York|Chenango County]].<ref name=":81">{{Cite book|last=Winsche|first=Richard|title=The History of Nassau County Community Place-Names|date=October 1, 1999|publisher=Empire State Books|isbn=978-1557871541|location=[[Interlaken, New York]]|pages=}}</ref>

==Geography==
[[File:East-norwich-ny-map.png|thumb|left|U.S. Census map of East Norwich.]]
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the CDP has a total area of {{convert|1.0|sqmi|km2}}, all land.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|access-date=2011-04-23|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>

=== Topography ===
Like the rest of Long Island's [[North Shore (Long Island)|North Shore]], East Norwich is situated on a [[terminal moraine]], which is named the [[Harbor Hill Moraine]].<ref name=":58">{{Cite web |title=Garvies Point Museum and Preserve - Geology of Long Island |url=http://www.garviespointmuseum.com/geology.php |access-date=2020-11-07 |publisher=Garvies Point Museum}}</ref><ref name=":59">{{Cite web |title=Geology – Friends of the Bay |url=http://friendsofthebay.org/about-us/geology/ |access-date=2020-11-07 |publisher=Friends of the Bay}}</ref> This moraine was formed by [[glacier]]s during the [[Wisconsin glaciation|Wisconsin Glacial Episode]], and is named for [[Harbor Hill]] in Roslyn; Harbor Hill is the highest geographic point in Nassau County.<ref name=":58" /><ref name=":59" />

=== Climate ===
Under the [[Köppen climate classification]], East Norwich lies in the transition zone between a [[humid subtropical climate]] ('''Cfa''') and a hot-summer [[humid continental climate]] ('''Dfa''').<ref name=":1">{{cite journal |author1=Peel, M. C. |author2=Finlayson, B. L. |author3=McMahon, T. A. |year=2007 |title=Updated world map of the Köppen–Geiger climate classification |url=http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/11/1633/2007/hess-11-1633-2007.html |url-status=live |journal=Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. |volume=11 |issue=5 |pages=1633–1644 |bibcode=2007HESS...11.1633P |doi=10.5194/hess-11-1633-2007 |issn=1027-5606 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170210144308/http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/11/1633/2007/hess-11-1633-2007.html |archive-date=February 10, 2017 |access-date=March 19, 2014 |doi-access=free}} ''(direct: [http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/11/1633/2007/hess-11-1633-2007.pdf Final Revised Paper] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120229181440/http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/11/1633/2007/hess-11-1633-2007.pdf|date=February 29, 2012}})''</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=PRISM Climate Group at Oregon State University |url=https://prism.oregonstate.edu/explorer/ |access-date=2023-07-30 |website=prism.oregonstate.edu}}</ref> As such, summers are usually hot and humid with occasional thunderstorms, winters are usually cool with snow and rain, and the spring and fall typically feature mild weather.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" />

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
| 2010 = 2709
| 2020 = 2792
| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2016}}</ref>
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://eastnorwichdata.weebly.com/|title=East Norwich Data|website=EastNorwichData|access-date=2017-04-17}}</ref> of 2010, there were 2,709 people, 966 households, and 772 families residing in the CDP. The population density was {{convert|2,554.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 950 housing units at an average density of {{convert|907.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.50% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.80% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 3.50% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.10% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.10% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.40% of the population.

There were 943 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.1% were non-families. 15.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 19, 4.1% from 20 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 31.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.57 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $134,309, and the median income for a family was $159,890. Males had a median income of $114,934 versus $86,250 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the CDP was $62,052. About 4.0% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 1.1% of those age 65 or over.

== Education ==

=== School district ===
East Norwich, in its entirety, is served by the [[Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District|Oyster Bay–East Norwich Central School District]].<ref name=":122">{{Cite web |title=Long Island Index: Interactive Map |url=http://www.longislandindexmaps.org/ |website=Long Island Index Maps |publisher=Long Island Index}}</ref> As such, all children who reside within the village and attend public schools go to Oyster Bay–East Norwich's schools.<ref name=":122" />

=== Library district ===
East Norwich is located entirely within the service area of the Oyster Bay–East Norwich Library District, which is served by the Oyster Bay–East Norwich Public Library.<ref name=":122" />

== Infrastructure ==

=== Transportation ===

==== Road ====
Two state routes pass through and serve East Norwich: [[New York State Route 25A]] and [[New York State Route 106]].<ref name=":122" /> Other major roads located either partially or wholly within the village include Highwood Road and Sugar Toms Lane.<ref name=":122" />

==== Rail ====
No rail lines or train stations exist within East Norwich.<ref name=":122" /> The nearest [[Long Island Rail Road]] stations to the hamlet are [[Oyster Bay (hamlet), New York|Oyster Bay]] on the [[Oyster Bay Branch]], and [[Syosset station|Syosset]] on the [[Port Jefferson Branch]].<ref name=":122" />

==== Bus ====
No bus routes pass through or serve East Norwich.<ref name=":133">{{Cite web |title=Nassau Inter-County Express - Maps and Schedules |url=https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules |access-date=2020-08-10 |website=nicebus.com}}</ref>

=== Utilities ===

==== Natural gas ====
[[National Grid USA]] provides [[natural gas]] to homes and businesses that are hooked up to natural gas lines in East Norwich.<ref name=":38">{{Cite web |title=Long Island Utility Information - LIPA, Nat Grid, & Local Water Authorities. |url=https://www.longisland.com/utilities.html |access-date=2020-10-24 |website=LongIsland.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Natural Gas & Electricity {{!}} National Grid |url=https://www.nationalgridus.com/Default.aspx |access-date=2021-07-21 |website=www.nationalgridus.com}}</ref>

==== Power ====
[[PSEG Long Island]] provides power to all homes and businesses within East Norwich.<ref name=":38" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Home Page - PSEG Long Island |url=https://www.psegliny.com/ |access-date=2021-07-21 |website=www.psegliny.com}}</ref>

==== Water ====
East Norwich is located within the boundaries of – and is thus served by – the Jericho Water District and the Oyster Bay Water District.<ref name=":122" />

==== Sewage ====
The majority of East Norwich is not connected to a [[Sanitary sewer|sanitary sewer system]], instead relying on [[cesspools]] and other [[septic systems]].<ref name=":122" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Public Works {{!}} Roslyn, NY |url=https://www.roslynny.gov/public-works |access-date=2021-08-06 |website=www.roslynny.gov}}</ref> The portion of East Norwich which is connected to sanitary sewers is served located within the boundaries of – and is thus served by – the Oyster Bay Sewer District.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wastewater Management Program {{!}} Nassau County, NY - Official Website |url=https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/1882/Wastewater-Management-Program |access-date=2021-08-06 |website=www.nassaucountyny.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sewerage Map – Nassau County |url=https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1328/85percentfigureunsewercrop?bidId= |access-date=2021-08-05 |website=County of Nassau, New York}}</ref>

==Notable people==
*[[Thomas Pynchon]] – Author.
*[[Consuelo Vanderbilt]] – Socialite; member of the [[Vanderbilt family|Vanderbilt]] family.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Forgeron |first=Harry V. |date=1977-10-09 |title=Conversion of Millionaire Estates on L.I. to Country Clubs Pleases Both Owners and Village Neighbors |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1977/10/09/archives/brooklyn-pages-conversion-of-millionaire-estates-on-li-to-country.html |access-date=2023-07-30 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref>

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