Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Norcross, GA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

18,007

Median Agei

36.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

40.1%7,223

White

24.2%4,356

Asian

15.5%2,795

Black

15.2%2,746

Two or More

4.5%813

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%41

Other

0.2%33

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%333

High School Diploma

17%2,166

Some College (<1 yr)

2.5%319

Some College (1+ yr)

9.2%1,180

Associate's Degree

9.2%1,174

Bachelor's Degree

25.8%3,288

Master's Degree

10.1%1,287

Professional Degree

3.6%462

Doctorate

1%128

HS or Higher

81%

BA or Higher

40.5%

Graduate+

14.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$403,400

Median Renti

$1,715

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.9%4,426

Renter-Occupied

40.1%2,964

Total Units

7,846

Homeownership

59.9%

Vacancy Rate

5.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.1%93

$50K–$100K

0.6%25

$100K–$150K

2.6%117

$150K–$200K

5.6%247

$200K–$300K

19%843

$300K–$500K

37.8%1,672

$500K–$1M

30.9%1,367

$1M+

1.4%62

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

203

$1,250–$1,500

513

$1,500–$2,000

1,520

$2,000+

584

Year Built

2020 or later

4.1%318

2010–2019

6.7%526

2000–2009

21.1%1,652

1990–1999

17.6%1,383

1980–1989

32.2%2,528

1970–1979

6.6%518

1960–1969

7.7%608

1950–1959

2.2%176

1940–1949

1%75

1939 or earlier

0.8%62

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

60.1%4,439

Electricity

37.1%2,741

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%142

Fuel Oil

0.7%50

Wood

0.2%12

No Fuel

0.1%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,266

Mean Household Incomei

$101,326

Per Capita Incomei

$41,434

Poverty Ratei

15.1%

Unemploymenti

2.2%

Labor Forcei

10,449

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%302

$10K–$15K

1.7%129

$15K–$20K

4.8%353

$20K–$25K

5.2%384

$25K–$30K

2.7%201

$30K–$35K

1.9%143

$35K–$40K

6.3%462

$40K–$45K

4.5%329

$45K–$50K

4.4%325

$50K–$60K

6.3%466

$60K–$75K

7.9%586

$75K–$100K

12.4%915

$100K–$125K

9%663

$125K–$150K

4.4%324

$150K–$200K

8.7%642

$200K+

15.8%1,166

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$450/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing17 homes100% occupied$450/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers10 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $75,266/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

75%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

25%

Who Receives This Housing

88% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

88% of subsidized households are minority

11% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

19% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

6,20634.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,591

Guatemala

430

Korea

221

China

185

India

145

Canada

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

9,042

Avg. Commutei

27.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

10,222

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

340(2.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

77.6%Insured

22.4%Uninsured