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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Norcross

Georgia · 5,947 residents · 6.14 sq mi
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Norcross is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $33,367. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 2,463 residents. Median home value is $86,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 33.0
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,947
−29%vs 2000
vs 8,410 in 2000
1990 – 2025
969 / sq mi
−29%vs 2000
vs 1,370 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.5
+3%vs 2000
vs 29.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K8K12K16K19K1990201020202024Norcross
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,367
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,728 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,410
−22%vs 2000
vs $18,573 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.9%
−11.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$86,600
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $126,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$558
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $842 in 2000
US average: $450
44.9%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 51.0% in 2000
55.1% rent
2.6
−8%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32.3%(2,717)
Black19.2%(1,615)
Hispanic / Latino40.9%(3,442)
Asian6.1%(512)
Other0%
Diversity Score84.8%(7,129)
1990
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(4,377)
Black19.3%(1,149)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(224)
Asian5.1%(303)
Other2%(118)
Diversity Score57.3%(3,406)
57
−32%vs 2000
vs 85 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.1%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.5%
+10.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.5%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.8 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Norcross, Georgia?

Norcross, Georgia has about 5,947 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Norcross, Georgia?

The typical household in Norcross, Georgia earns about $33,367 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norcross, Georgia expensive?

In Norcross, Georgia, the median home is worth about $86,600, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Norcross, Georgia?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Norcross, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norcross, Georgia?

About 6.9% of people in Norcross, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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