Norcross, GA Demographics
What is the population of Norcross?
There are 17,669 residents in Norcross, with a median age of 34. Of this, 47.54% are males and 52.46% are females. US-born citizens make up 66.52% of the resident pool in Norcross, while non-US-born citizens account for 12.97%. Additionally, 20.52% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 15,886 people in Norcross currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 17,669 | 0.8% |
| Male Population | 8,400 | -2.0% |
| Female Population | 9,269 | 3.5% |
Male Population 47.54%
Female Population 52.46%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34 | -0.6% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 11,753 | -0.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 2,291 | 12.9% |
| Not Citizen | 3,625 | -0.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 66.52%
Citizen not U.S. Born 12.97%
Not Citizen 20.52%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 65 | -9.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 434 | -10.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 704 | 41.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 342 | -24.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 15,886 | 0.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.37%
Moved from Same County 2.49%
Moved from Same State 4.04%
Moved from Different State 1.96%
Same House as Last Year 91.14%
What are the employment statistics in Norcross?
White-collar workers make up 73.65% of the working population in Norcross, while blue-collar employees account for 26.35%. There are also 2,284 entrepreneurs in Norcross (11.79% of the workforce); 13,934 workers employed in private companies (71.91%); and 1,832 people working in governmental institutions (9.45%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 14,270 | 102.3% |
| Blue Collar | 5,106 | 96.1% |
White Collar 73.65%
Blue Collar 26.35%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,284 | 140.9% |
| Private Companies | 13,934 | 88.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,832 | 157.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,326 | 114.6% |
Self Employees 11.79%
Private Companies 71.91%
Governmental Workers 9.45%
Not for Profit Companies 6.84%
How many households are there in Norcross?
There are a total of 6,764 households in Norcross, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 66.66% of these Norcross households, while non-family units account for the remaining 33.34%. Additionally, 35.67% of households have children and 64.33% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 6,764 | 4.2% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -25.6% |
| Family Households | 4,509 | 1.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 2,255 | 10.9% |
Family Households 66.66%
Non-Family Households 33.34%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,413 | -0.9% |
| Households without Children | 4,351 | 7.3% |
Households with Children 35.67%
Households without Children 64.33%
What are the median and average incomes in Norcross?
The average annual household income in Norcross is $100,207, while the median household income sits at $75,068 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $73,676, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $88,825. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $54,882 and $47,069, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $100,207 | 3.8% |
| Median Household Income | $75,068 | 0.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2,270 | 2.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 15,096 | 0.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Norcross?
There are 7,114 housing units in Norcross, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1991. Of the 6,764 occupied housing units in Norcross, 57.87% are owner-occupied, while 42.13% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 61.34% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $392,600. In general, housing costs reach $1,576 per month in Norcross.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 7,114 | 5.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1991 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 162 | -6.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 50 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 138 | -14.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 389 | 14.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 699 | 29.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,996 | 5.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,682 | -7.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,370 | 17.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 414 | -15.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 214 | 92.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,764 | 4.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 3,914 | 6.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 2,850 | 1.2% |
Owner Occupied 57.87%
Renter Occupied 42.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,401 | 0.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,513 | 18.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $392,600 | 6.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $345,200 | 17.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,576 | 4.1% |
With Mortgage 61.34%
Without Mortgage 38.66%
What is the level of education in Norcross?
Approximately 29.13% of the population in Norcross holds a high school degree (that's 3,767 residents), while 12.82% have attained a college certificate (1,658 locals) and 25.22% have a bachelor's degree (3,262 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,192 | -3.5% |
| Some High School | 3,767 | -1.3% |
| Some College | 1,658 | -44.2% |
| Associate Degree | 1,305 | -8.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 3,262 | 13.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,749 | 4.1% |
No High School 9.22%
Some High School 29.13%
Some College 12.82%
Associate Degree 10.09%
Bachelor's Degree 25.22%
Graduate Degree 13.52%
What is the marital status of Norcross residents?
A total of 4,793 people in Norcross have never been married (which represents 34.86% of the total population), while 7,327 of them are wedded (53.29%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 417 (3.03%) and 1,022 (7.43%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 4,793 | 3.3% |
| Married | 7,327 | -2.8% |
| Separated | 417 | 15.5% |
| Widowed | 607 | 16.7% |
| Divorced | 1,022 | 2.0% |
Never Married 34.86%
Married 53.29%
Separated 3.03%
Widowed 4.41%
Divorced 7.43%
What are the most common means of transportation in Norcross?
The top three means of transportation people in Norcross use to get to work are: car, walking and taxi cab. A total of 6,778 residents commute by car, 90 prefer going to work by walking and 63 by taxi cab
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 6,778 | -5.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 37 | 48.0% |
| Subway or Elevated | 22 | N/A |
| TaxiCab | 63 | -42.2% |
| Walk | 90 | 34.3% |
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Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.