Norcross is a city located in Gwinnett County Georgia. Norcross has a 2024 population of 18,209. Norcross is currently growing at a rate of 0.92% annually and its population has increased by 3.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,544 in 2020.
The average household income in Norcross is $100,207 with a poverty rate of 13.29%. The median age in Norcross is 34.1 years: 34.3 years for males, and 33.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Norcross was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,756 | 26.92% |
| Black or African American | 4,163 | 23.56% |
| Other race | 3,357 | 19% |
| Asian | 2,721 | 15.4% |
| Two or more races | 2,615 | 14.8% |
| Native American | 57 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,764 | 2.6 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Married | 3,097 | 3.39 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Non Family | 2,255 | 1.21 | 46 | 54 |
| Female | 1,091 | 3.14 | 45 | 55 |
| Male | 321 | 2.96 | 47 | 53 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
57.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 819 | 6.94% |
| Associates Degree | 1,286 | 10.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,071 | 26.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,749 | 14.81% |
| High School Graduate | 2,347 | 19.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,110 | 9.4% |
| Some College | 1,427 | 12.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,649 | 2,231 | 900 |
| White | 3,078 | 2,980 | 1,815 |
| Black | 3,056 | 2,899 | 1,140 |
| Asian | 1,921 | 1,600 | 940 |
| Other Race | 1,742 | 920 | 238 |
| 2+ Races | 1,417 | 1,095 | 563 |
| Native American | 49 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.82%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 58.97%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,385 | $85,938 | $55,469 |
| Graduate Degree | $89,030 | $101,307 | $88,762 |
| High School Graduate | $33,388 | $36,010 | $28,488 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,583 | $35,742 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,494 | $49,942 | $44,754 |
| Some College | $49,226 | $48,835 | $57,835 |
$48,494
Average Earnings
$49,942
Average Male
$44,754
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
50.25% of Norcross residents speak only English, while 49.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 33.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,861 | 1,371 | 19.98% |
| Other | 3,357 | 615 | 18.32% |
| Multiple | 2,615 | 452 | 17.28% |
| White | 3,631 | 404 | 11.13% |
| Asian | 2,721 | 320 | 11.76% |
| Black | 4,155 | 186 | 4.48% |
| Native | 57 | 33 | 57.89% |
13.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.8%
Male Poverty Rate
16.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Norcross is Native, with 57.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Norcross is Black, with 4.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.84% |
| Some College | 11.76% |
| High School | 10.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 21.55% |
| Male Employed | 4.32% |
| Female Employed | 3.46% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,266 | $111,968 |
| Households | $75,068 | $100,207 |
| Married Families | $116,365 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,991 | $74,580 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.1%
Male Marriage Rate
47.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
401
Number of Veterans
379
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 99 |
| First Gulf War | 78 |
| Second Gulf War | 72 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 181 |
| 65 to 74 | 96 |
| 75+ | 66 |
| 18 to 34 | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 257 | 6.77% |
| Black | 83 | 2.56% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 24 | 1.13% |
| Other Race | 23 | 1.14% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 0.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.3%
Labor Force Participation
72.2%
Employment Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
42.06%
Born in Norcross
69.25%
Native Born
30.75%
Foreign Born
20.52%
Non Citizen
10.24%
Naturalized
69.25% of Norcross residents were born in the United States, with 42.06% having been born in Georgia. 20.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 19,040 | 166 | 0.88% |
| 2028 | 18,874 | 166 | 0.89% |
| 2027 | 18,708 | 167 | 0.9% |
| 2026 | 18,541 | 166 | 0.9% |
| 2025 | 18,375 | 166 | 0.91% |
| 2024 | 18,209 | 166 | 0.92% |
| 2023 | 18,043 | 326 | 1.84% |
| 2022 | 17,717 | 61 | 0.35% |
| 2021 | 17,656 | 112 | 0.64% |
| 2020 | 17,544 | 929 | 5.59% |
| 2019 | 16,615 | 34 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 16,581 | -7 | -0.04% |
| 2017 | 16,588 | 118 | 0.72% |
| 2016 | 16,470 | 233 | 1.43% |
| 2015 | 16,237 | 271 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 15,966 | 195 | 1.24% |
| 2013 | 15,771 | 270 | 1.74% |
| 2012 | 15,501 | 235 | 1.54% |
| 2011 | 15,266 | 254 | 1.69% |
| 2010 | 15,012 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,410 | 2,463 | 41.42% |
| 1990 | 5,947 | 2,630 | 79.29% |
| 1980 | 3,317 | 562 | 20.4% |
| 1970 | 2,755 | -16,285 | -85.53% |