# Norcross, Georgia

Norcross is a city located in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States. According to the 2010 census, the population was 9,116, while in 2020, the population increased to 17,209. Norcross is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

## History

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

## Geography

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 km$^2$), of which 4.64 square miles (12.02 km$^2$) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km$^2$), or 0.25%, is water.

## Demographics

Norcross racial composition as of 2020 :
| 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
### Primary and secondary schools

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)
* Lilburn Elementary School (Meadowcreek)
Middle schools
* Pinckneyville Middle School (Norcross)
* Summerour Middle School (Norcross)
High schools
* Meadowcreek High School (Meadowcreek)
* Norcross High School (Norcross)
* Paul Duke STEM High School (Alternative school for Norcross)
* McClure Health Science High School (Alternative school for Meadowcreek)
Other
* Brenau University Atlanta Campus (Private College)
* Greater Atlanta Christian School (Private School)
* GIVE Center West (Alternative School)
* Ashworth College (Online/Correspondence University)

### Public libraries

Gwinnett County Public Library operates the Norcross Branch in Norcross.

## Economy

* RentPath, a large apartment guide company
* Institute of Industrial Engineers, a professional society for industrial engineers
* LSI Corporation, which designs semiconductors and software that accelerate storage and networking in datacenters and mobile networks
* EMS Technologies, specializing in wireless communications
* Waffle House, headquartered in Norcross
* NanoLumens, designer and manufacturer of digital LED displays

## Media

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.

## Filming

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

## Transportation
### Major roads

* U.S. Route 23
* Interstate 85
* State Route 140
* State Route 141
* Interstate 285 (about 1.5 miles from Gwinnett Village)
* State Route 378

### Transit systems

* Gwinnett County Transit serve the city.
* Norcross Greyhound Bus Terminal, 2105 Norcross Pkwy, Norcross, GA 30071

### Pedestrians and cycling

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.
In September 2015, the Norcross City Council approved plans to do a concept study on developing the Beaver Ruin Creek Greenway. 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

* Jake Camarda, NFL punter for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
* Jason Croom, NFL tight end
* Chris Herndon, NFL tight end for the New Orleans Saints
* Alvin Kamara, NFL running back for the New Orleans Saints
* Davis Mills, NFL quarterback for the Houston Texans
* Malcolm Brogdon, NBA player, Portland Trail Blazers
* Brandon Boston, NBA player, Los Angeles Clippers
* Wesley Duke, NFL tight end for the Denver Broncos