Norcross, GA Demographics

A map of Norcross's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	7,223	7,933	40.1%	46.1%
White	4,356	3,342	24.2%	19.4%
Asian	2,795	1,920	15.5%	11.2%
Black	2,746	3,370	15.2%	19.6%
Multiracial	813	470	4.5%	2.7%
Native American/Other	74	174	0.4%	1.0%

Norcross, Georgia has an estimated population of 18,007, an increase from the 17,209 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 40.1% Hispanic, 24.2% White, 15.5% Asian, 15.2% Black, 4.5% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Norcross, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Norcross has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Norcross, that probability was 69.8% in 2020 and 73.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Norcross is ranked the 70th most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Norcross was ranked the 66th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Norcross's White Population

4,356 residents of Norcross, or 24.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Norcross is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Norcross ranks 630th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norcross's White population has grown by an estimated 30.3%. White residents' share of Norcross's population has increased from 19.4% to 24.2%.

Norcross is more White than neighboring Doraville (18.5% White), and Lilburn (21% White). Norcross is less White than neighboring Peachtree Corners (45.3% White), Berkeley Lake (70% White), and Duluth (32.6% White).

Norcross's Black Population

2,746 residents of Norcross, or 15.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Norcross is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Norcross ranks 374th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norcross's Black population has declined by an estimated 18.5%. Black residents' share of Norcross's population has decreased from 19.6% to 15.2%.

Norcross is more Black than neighboring Berkeley Lake (4.3% Black), Doraville (11.3% Black), and Lilburn (14.2% Black). Norcross is less Black than neighboring Peachtree Corners (22.5% Black), and Duluth (23.7% Black).

Norcross's Asian Population

2,795 residents of Norcross, or 15.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Norcross is considerably higher than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Norcross ranks 19th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norcross's Asian population has grown by an estimated 45.6%. Asian residents' share of Norcross's population has increased from 11.2% to 15.5%.

Norcross is more Asian than neighboring Peachtree Corners (8.8% Asian), Berkeley Lake (15.1% Asian), and Lilburn (13.5% Asian). Norcross is less Asian than neighboring Doraville (23.5% Asian), and Duluth (22.1% Asian).

Norcross's Hispanic Population

7,223 residents of Norcross, or 40.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Norcross is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Norcross ranks 6th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norcross's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Norcross's population has decreased from 46.1% to 40.1%.

Norcross is more Hispanic than neighboring Peachtree Corners (19.6% Hispanic), Berkeley Lake (6.4% Hispanic), and Duluth (16.3% Hispanic). Norcross is less Hispanic than neighboring Doraville (46.1% Hispanic), and Lilburn (48.2% Hispanic).

Norcross's Native American/Other Population

74 residents of Norcross, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Norcross is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Norcross ranks 105th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norcross's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 57.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Norcross's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.4%.

Norcross is more Native American/Other than neighboring Berkeley Lake (0.3% Native American/Other), Doraville (0% Native American/Other), and Duluth (0.3% Native American/Other). Norcross is less Native American/Other than neighboring Peachtree Corners (0.6% Native American/Other), and Lilburn (1.1% Native American/Other).

Norcross's Multiracial Population

813 residents of Norcross, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Norcross is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Norcross ranks 426th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norcross's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 73.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Norcross's population has increased from 2.7% to 4.5%.

Norcross is more Multiracial than neighboring Peachtree Corners (3.1% Multiracial), Berkeley Lake (4% Multiracial), Doraville (0.6% Multiracial), and Lilburn (2% Multiracial). Norcross is less Multiracial than neighboring Duluth (5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.