Norcross, Georgia
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As of 2010 Norcross had a population of 9,116. The racial and ethnic composition of the population was 40.8% white (26.9% non-Hispanic white), 19.8% black or African American (18.7% non-Hispanic black), 0.7% Native American, 2.1% Asian Indian, 10.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 21.5% from some other race (0.3% non-Hispanic from some other race) and 4.3% reporting two or more races. 39.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.
At the 2000 census
, there were 8,410 people, 2,644 households and 1,768 families residing in the city. The population density
was 2,050.4 per square mile (792.0/km²). There were 2,750 housing units at an average density of 670.5 per square mile (259.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 53.50% White, 20.82% African American, 0.54% Native American, 6.10% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 15.39% from other races
, and 3.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 40.93% of the population.
There were 2,644 households of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples
living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.04 and the average family size was 3.35.
Age distribution was 22.7% under the age of 18, 14.8% from 18 to 24, 40.9% from 25 to 44, 15.5% from 45 to 64, and 6.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 130.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 134.8 males.
The median household income
was $44,728 and the median family income was $42,893. Males had a median income of $26,485 versus $27,347 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $18,573. About 11.8% of families and 17.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.0% of those under age 18 and 17.2% of those age 65 or over.
serves Norcross.
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At the 2000 census
Census
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, there were 8,410 people, 2,644 households and 1,768 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 2,050.4 per square mile (792.0/km²). There were 2,750 housing units at an average density of 670.5 per square mile (259.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 53.50% White, 20.82% African American, 0.54% Native American, 6.10% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 15.39% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 3.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 40.93% of the population.
There were 2,644 households of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.04 and the average family size was 3.35.
Age distribution was 22.7% under the age of 18, 14.8% from 18 to 24, 40.9% from 25 to 44, 15.5% from 45 to 64, and 6.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 130.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 134.8 males.
The median household income
Median household income
The median household income is commonly used to generate data about geographic areas and divides households into two equal segments with the first half of households earning less than the median household income and the other half earning more...
was $44,728 and the median family income was $42,893. Males had a median income of $26,485 versus $27,347 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $18,573. About 11.8% of families and 17.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.0% of those under age 18 and 17.2% of those age 65 or over.
Primary and secondary schools
Gwinnett County Public SchoolsGwinnett County Public Schools
Gwinnett County Public Schools is a school district operating in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA. GCPS is the largest school system in Georgia, with 123 schools and an estimated enrollment of 161,000 students for the 2010-2011 year. GCPS is estimated to be the 14th largest school district in the...
serves Norcross.
Elementary Schools
- Simpson Elementary School (Norcross)
- Beaver Ridge Elementary School (Norcross)
- Meadowcreek Elementary School (Meadowcreek)
- Norcross Elementary School (Norcross)
- Rockbridge Elementary School (Meadowcreek)
Middle Schools
- Summerour Middle (Norcross)
- Pinckneyville Middle (Norcross)
High Schools
- Meadowcreek High SchoolMeadowcreek High SchoolMeadowcreek High School is a secondary school in Norcross, Georgia, outside of Atlanta and off I-85. The school is part of the Gwinnett County Public Schools system. Meadowcreek High School is the most diverse secondary institution in the state of Georgia with a student body representing over 90...
(Meadowcreek) - Norcross High SchoolNorcross High SchoolNorcross High School is located in Norcross, Georgia. It is part of the Gwinnett County Public Schools. It serves the cities of Norcross and Peachtree Corners....
(Norcross)
Other Schools
- Greater Atlanta Christian SchoolGreater Atlanta Christian SchoolGreater Atlanta Christian School is a private school located in Norcross, Georgia.-History:Opening in 1967, Greater Atlanta Christian School was started by Jesse Long and had only 149 students on a two-lane rural road in Gwinnett County, Georgia, now known as Indian Trail Road. At first, buildings...
(Private School) - GIVE Center WestGIVE Center WestThe Gwinnett InterVention Education Center West is one of two schools in Gwinnett County, Georgia to serve the needs of students with discipline issues that prevent them from attending their neighborhood school, located in Norcross, Georgia. The other is GIVE Center East in Lawrenceville. The...
(Alternative School) - Ashworth CollegeAshworth CollegeAshworth College is a for-profit distance education school based in Georgia that offers several different types of general and secondary education...
(Online/Correspondence University)
Local companies
- Rock-TennRock-TennRock-Tenn Company is a paper and packaging manufacturer based in Norcross, Georgia, United States. RockTenn is one of North America's leading producers of corrugated and consumer packaging and recycling solutions, with annualized net sales of approximately $10 billion...
, a Fortune 1000 paper and packaging manufacturer - Institute of Industrial EngineersInstitute of Industrial EngineersThe Institute of Industrial Engineers is a professional society dedicated solely to the support of the industrial engineering profession and individuals involved with improving quality and productivity...
, a professional society for Industrial Engineers. - The Athlete's FootThe Athlete's FootThe Athlete's Foot is a franchisor of athletic footwear.In 1971, David Lando realized that athletic shoes were by far the highest selling product in his store. That year, he and his son, Michael Lando, opened the first Athlete's Foot store in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was the first athletic...
Brands, LLC, Athletic Footwear and Clothing - LSI CorporationLSI CorporationLSI Corporation is an electronics company based in Milpitas, California that designs semiconductors and software that accelerate storage and networking in datacenters and mobile networks.-History:...
, which designs semiconductors and software that accelerate storage and networking in datacenters and mobile networks. - EMS TechnologiesEMS TechnologiesEMS Technologies is a subsidiary of Honeywell International which was formerly an independent Atlanta-based company with approximately $290 million in annual sales revenue. EMS-T specializes in wireless, defense, and space communications systems. Founded in 1968 by Dr. John E...
, specializes in wireless communications. - Bardi Heating and Air Condition, specializing in air conditioning and heaters. This company was based out of Norcross, GA.
- Visix, a software development firm for visual communication applications (digital signageDigital signageDigital signage is a form of electronic display that shows television programming, menus, information, advertising and other messages. Digital signs can be found in public and private environments, such as retail stores, hotels, restaurants and corporate buildings.Digital signage Displays are most...
); Inc. Magazine Southeast 500 Companies, 2007 ; Inc. 5000 - 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 - American MegatrendsAmerican MegatrendsAmerican Megatrends Incorporated is an American hardware and software company that specializes in PC hardware and firmware. The company was founded in 1985 by Pat Sarma and S. Shankar, who was chairman and president...
is headquartered in Building 200 at 5555 Oakbrook Parkway in unincorporatedUnincorporated areaIn law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
Gwinnett CountyGwinnett County, Georgia, Gwinnett County had a population of 805,321. The racial and ethnic composition of the population was 53.3% white , 23.6% black , 2.7% Korean, 2.6% Asian Indian, 2.0% Vietnamese, 3.3% other Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 8.8% some other race and 3.1% from two or more races...
, near Norcross. - Waffle HouseWaffle HouseWaffle House is a restaurant chain with over 1600 locations found in 25 states in the United States. Most of the locations are in the Southern United States, where the chain remains a regional cultural icon...
is headquartered in unincorporated Gwinnett County, near Norcross.