This was 4.7 percent higher than the state average of 40.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 16,876.
77.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Norcross for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 2,452 | 22.3 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,823 | 16.6 |
GED or alternative credential | 231 | 2.1 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 186 | 1.7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,354 | 12.3 |
Associate's degree | 1,171 | 10.7 |
Bachelor's degree | 2,475 | 22.5 |
Master's degree | 914 | 8.3 |
Professional school degree | 308 | 2.8 |
Doctorate degree | 65 | 0.6 |