City · Georgia
Norcross, Georgia
Norcross, city, in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Norcross had 19,086 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 10.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 17,209 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 18,007 (±43). GEOID 1355776.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
19,086
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 17,209 · ACS 2020-2024: 18,007 ±43
Median household income
$75,266
±$12,193 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$403,400
±$33,272 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,715
±$52 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Norcross and what county is it in?
Norcross is a city in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It covers 6.1 square miles of land, 2,803 residents per square mile in 2020.
Norcross is in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 29 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Norcross, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 19,086 people lived in Norcross on July 1, 2025, up 10.9% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 17,209 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 18,007 (±43).
| Measure | Norcross | Gwinnett County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,007 ±43 | 979,864 | +1,549 |
| Households | 7,390 ±436 | 327,043 | +2,303 |
| Average household size | 2.43 ±0.14 | 2.98 | −0.80 |
| Housing units | 7,846 ±461 | 340,962 | +2,517 |
Norcross's population since 2000
From 8,410 in 2000 to 19,086 in 2025: up 126.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Norcross as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Norcross?
The median resident of Norcross is 36.2 years old; 21.2% are under 18 and 9.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 40.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 24.2%. 34.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Norcross | Gwinnett County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 ±1.4 | 36.0 | +5.1 |
| Under 18 years | 21.2% ±2.5 pts | 26.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 9.6% ±1.6 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Male | 50.2% ±2.9 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 40.1% ±4.9 pts | 23.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 24.2% ±3.3 pts | 30.6% | +4.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 15.2% ±3.8 pts | 27.8% | −6.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 15.5% ±2.8 pts | 13.2% | +5.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5% ±1.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 34.5% ±4.0 pts | 28.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 51.8% ±5.1 pts | 38.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.4% ±1.0 pts | 5.0% | – |
| With a disability | 7.6% ±2.2 pts | 8.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 22.4% ±3.6 pts | 15.2% | −7.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.0% ±3.8 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.5% ±4.9 pts | 39.0% | +12.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.7% ±4.7 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.8% ±2.3 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3% ±1.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Norcross earn?
Half of Norcross's 7,390 households earn less than $75,266 a year (±$12,193), against $87,890 in Gwinnett County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $71,671 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Norcross | Gwinnett County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,266 ±$12,193 | $87,890 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $101,326 ±$9,171 | $113,877 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,434 ±$3,498 | $38,906 | +$12,348 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.2% ±4.2 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.2% ±10.0 pts | 14.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.0% ±2.4 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.2% ±0.8 pts | 98.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.5% ±1.9 pts | 94.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Norcross?
Owners occupy 59.9% of Norcross's occupied homes and renters 40.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $403,400 by its owner (±$33,272). The median renter pays $1,715 a month including utilities, and 57.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Norcross | Gwinnett County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $403,400 ±$33,272 | $380,900 | +$185,075 |
| Median gross rent | $1,715 ±$52 | $1,810 | +$232 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 57.2% ±7.2 pts | 51.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,253 ±$330 | $2,050 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.9% ±4.6 pts | 66.3% | +9.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.1% ±4.6 pts | 33.7% | – |
| Housing units | 7,846 ±461 | 340,962 | +2,517 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% ±1.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.3% ±2.4 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 47.4% ±4.0 pts | 70.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.1% ±1.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.7% ±2.2 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.5% ±1.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Norcross building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Norcross in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 0.2 per 1,000 residents against 5.4 across Georgia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Norcross work and get to work?
62.9% of Norcross's workers drive alone and 23.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.2%.
| Measure | Norcross | Gwinnett County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.0% ±3.7 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% ±1.4 pts | 4.2% | −2.5 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 62.9% ±5.2 pts | 66.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.2% ±2.7 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 23.2% ±5.1 pts | 18.4% | +18.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.6 min ±1.8 | 32.8 min | −3.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Norcross?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Norcross, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $48,235 (Tract 503.29) to $150,278 (Tract 503.11).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 503.11Gwinnett County | 4,835 | $150,278 |
| Tract 503.27Gwinnett County | 3,490 | $57,566 |
| Tract 503.30Gwinnett County | 2,866 | $55,990 |
| Tract 503.28Gwinnett County | 3,061 | $50,713 |
| Tract 503.26Gwinnett County | 4,123 | $58,723 |
| Tract 503.29Gwinnett County | 2,221 | $48,235 |
| Tract 503.06Gwinnett County | 4,081 | $68,611 |
| Tract 503.33Gwinnett County | 4,858 | $78,105 |
| Tract 503.36Gwinnett County | 3,483 | $102,516 |
| Tract 504.37Gwinnett County | 2,261 | $55,817 |
| Tract 503.25Gwinnett County | 3,280 | $103,988 |
| Tract 504.38Gwinnett County | 4,439 | $57,933 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Norcross) · Census block assignment files
How does Norcross compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Norcross is the 2,012th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 64th-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Norcross ranks 117th of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 64th | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 75th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 31st | 360 |
| Median household income | 117th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 69th | 357 |
| Median home value | 41st | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 44th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 175th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 65th | 343 |
| Median age | 195th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 173rd | 354 |
| Work from home | 28th | 198 |
| Travel time to work | 148th | 359 |
Norcross's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Norcross with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Norcross?
7 of the 57 figures for Norcross on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Norcross are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Norcross.