Demographics

Population Quick Facts

The City of Norcross is one of the most diverse communities in Gwinnett County. Individuals from various backgrounds, income, education and experiences make us unique.

Total Population
17,209
Population Growth
7%
Median Age
31.1
Median Household Income
$58,236
Households
5,087
Average Household Size
3.23
Under the Age of 25
39.2%
65 and older
5.9%

Population By Race and Ethnicity

Race/Ethnicity
Percentage of Population
White
19.4%
Black 19.6%
Asian 11.2%
Hispanic 46.1%
Mixed Race 2.7%
Other 1.0%

Household Quick Facts

  • Median household income in Norcross is $58,236
  • Total Housing Units = 6,069
  • 50.1% Homeownership Rate
  • Median Home Value = $177,400
  • Median Gross Rent = $1,205 
  • Average Household Size is between 3.10 and 3.36 (owner-occupied/renter-occupied)

Educated & Skilled Labor Force

K-12 Public Education

The local K-12 public education system in Norcross is powered by Gwinnett County Public Schools, a two-time Braud Prize winner for large urban school districts. This prize has provided $1.75 million in college scholarships for Gwinnett students. Gwinnett County Public School's focus is on teaching and learning and their focus on this key business has created a system of schools that are truly world-class.

Colleges and Universities

Norcross is conveniently located near or within easy driving distance to top-level colleges and universities, which feed into our labor force:

  • Agnes Scott College
  • Alterius College
  • Atlanta Technical College
  • Brenau University
  • Emory University
  • Georgia Gwinnett College
  • Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Georgia State University
  • Gwinnett Technical College
  • Kennesaw State University
  • Spelman College
  • University of Georgia