Norcross is a city in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States. The population as of the 2010 census was 9,116, while in 2020 the population was 17,209. It is included in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta metropolitan statistical 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 located in western Gwinnett County at (33.9386, -84.2086). It is bordered to the north by the city of Peachtree Corners. Interstate 85 forms the southern boundary of the city, with access from Exits 99 (Jimmy Carter Boulevard), 101 (Indian Trail Lilburn Road), and 102 (Georgia State Route 378). Downtown Atlanta is to the southwest via I-85. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Norcross has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.25%, is water. Transportation Major roads U.S. Route 23 Interstate 85 State Route 140 State Route 141 Interstate 285 (about 1.5 miles from city line) 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. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 17,209 people, 5,087 households, and 3,674 families residing in the city. 2010 census As of 2010, Norcross had a population of 9,116. The racial and ethnic composition of the population was 40.8% white, 19.8% black or African American, 0.7% Native American, 2.1% Asian Indian, 10.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 21.5% from some other race and 4.3% reporting two or more races. 39.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. 2000 census At the 2000 census, there were 8,410 people, 2,644 households and 1,768 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 2,750 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 53.50% White, 20.82% African American, 0.54% Native American, 6.10% Asian,