Norcross is a city located in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States. According to the 2010 census, the population was 9,116,[5] while in 2020, the population increased to 17,209.[6] Norcross is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta metropolitan statistical area.

Norcross, Georgia
Downtown Norcross
Downtown Norcross
Flag of Norcross, Georgia
Official logo of Norcross, Georgia
Motto: 
"A place to Imagine"
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Coordinates: 33°56′16″N 84°12′23″W / 33.93778°N 84.20639°W / 33.93778; -84.20639
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyGwinnett
Government
 • MayorCraig Newton
 • Mayor Pro TemBruce Gaynor
 • City CouncilMatt Myers
 • City CouncilJosh Bare
 • City CouncilAndrew Hixson
Area
 • Total6.17 sq mi (15.99 km2)
 • Land6.15 sq mi (15.93 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation974 ft (297 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total17,209
 • Density2,797.76/sq mi (1,080.18/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
30003, 30010, 30071, 30091, 30093, 30097
Area code(s)770, 678, 470
FIPS code13-55776[4]
GNIS feature ID2404384[3]
Websitenorcrossga.net

History

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Norcross train depot

Norcross was chartered as a town on October 26, 1870.[7] The community was named for Jonathan Norcross, a former Atlanta Mayor and railroad official.[8]

Geography

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Norcross is bordered to the north by the city of Peachtree Corners. The southern boundary of the city is formed by Interstate 85, with access available from Exits 99 (Jimmy Carter Boulevard), 101 (Indian Trail Lilburn Road), and 102 (Georgia State Route 378). Downtown Atlanta is located approximately 20 miles (32 km) to the southwest, accessible via I-85.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Norcross has a total area of 4.65 square miles (12.05 km2), of which 4.64 square miles (12.02 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2), or 0.25%, is water.[5]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880500
189071342.6%
190079711.8%
191096821.5%
19209932.6%
1930892−10.2%
19409799.8%
19501,34036.9%
19601,60519.8%
19702,75571.7%
19803,36322.1%
19905,94776.8%
20008,41041.4%
20109,1168.4%
202017,20988.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
Norcross racial composition as of 2020[9]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 3,342 19.42%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 3,370 19.58%
Native American 26 0.15%
Asian 1,920 11.16%
Pacific Islander 15 0.09%
Other/Mixed 603 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7,933 46.1%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 17,209 people, 5,087 households, and 3,674 families residing in the city.

Education

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Primary and secondary schools

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Gwinnett County Public Schools serves Norcross. Each school's respective cluster is listed following its name.

Elementary schools

  • Susan O. Stripling Elementary School (Norcross)
  • Beaver Ridge Elementary School (Norcross)
  • Meadowcreek Elementary School (Meadowcreek)
  • Nesbit Elementary School (Meadowcreek)
  • Norcross Elementary School (Norcross)
  • Rockbridge Elementary School (Meadowcreek)
  • Baldwin Elementary School (Norcross)

Middle schools

  • Pinckneyville Middle School (Norcross)
  • Summerour Middle School (Norcross)

High schools

Other

Public libraries

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Gwinnett County Public Library operates the Norcross Branch in Norcross.[10]

Economy

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Media

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The main newspaper of Greater Atlanta is the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

The Spanish language newspaper El Nuevo Georgia has its headquarters in unincorporated Gwinnett County near Norcross.[13][14]

Filming

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The ABC Studios television show Resurrection was filmed in the town square and all around Norcross.[15]

All Elite Wrestling conducted their television tapings at The Nightmare Factory training facility operated by one of their coach/wrestlers, Q. T. Marshall, in Norcross in March 2020 during the COVID-19 epidemic.[16]

Transportation

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Major roads

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Transit systems

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Pedestrians and cycling

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The Western Gwinnett Bikeway, is a multi-use trail along the Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. It is a shared use path, cycle track, and bike lane that connects Norcross to neighboring Duluth.[18]

In September 2015, the Norcross City Council approved plans to do a concept study on developing the Beaver Ruin Creek Greenway.[19] The greenway could serve to connect Norcross residents to the Peachtree Creek Greenway that is being developed in Atlanta, Brookhaven, Chamblee and Doraville.

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "Mayor & Council - Norcross, GA - Official website". norcrossga.net. Retrieved December 27, 2019.
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Norcross, Georgia
  4. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Norcross city, Georgia". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2016.[dead link]
  6. ^ a b "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
  7. ^ Acts Passed by the General Assembly of Georgia. J. Johnston. 1870. p. 212.
  8. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 160. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  9. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
  10. ^ "Hours & Locations Archived 2010-07-26 at the Wayback Machine." Gwinnett County Public Library. Retrieved on February 24, 2010.
  11. ^ "Contact us". www.wafflehouse.com. Norcross, GA: Waffle House. 2019. Archived from the original on February 16, 2019. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  12. ^ "Nanolumens® Announces New World HQ Expansion in Gwinnett". Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce. October 25, 2011. Archived from the original on May 28, 2012. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
  13. ^ "Contáctenos." El Nuevo Georgia. Retrieved on September 18, 2012.
  14. ^ "Media Kit 2011." (in English) (Archive) El Nuevo Georgia. p. 7. Retrieved on September 18, 2012. "5855 Jimmy Carter Blvd. Norcross, GA 30071"
  15. ^ "Filming for 'Resurrection' returns to Norcross", by Joshua Sharpe, Gwinnett Daily Post
  16. ^ "Cody Rhodes On The 26-Hour TV Taping That Saved AEW". whatculture.com. March 3, 2021.
  17. ^ "Indian Trail Park & Ride in Norcross, Georgia | Greyhound".
  18. ^ "Western Gwinnett Bikeway Extension to be Built ", Western Gwinnett Bikeway
  19. ^ "Norcross approves Beaver Ruin Creek greenway master plan". AJC.com. Retrieved November 10, 2017.
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