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Surry

Virginia · 208 residents · 0.827 sq mi
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Surry is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,625. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 54 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $181,800. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
208
−21%since 2000
from 262 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
252 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 317 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.6
+32%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1662322983634291990201020202024Surry
2024212
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,625
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,361 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,269
+49%since 2000
from $21,606 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.1%
+33.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services8.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,800
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,196
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
18.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+9%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(193)
Black23.3%(61)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.8%(123)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(157)
Black18.3%(38)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(4)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other8.9%(19)
Diversity Score55.7%(116)
Diversity Score
56
+19%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.2 min
+39%since 2000
from 29.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2011
from 18.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.1%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.8%
−57.2 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Surry, Virginia?

Surry, Virginia has about 208 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Surry, Virginia?

The typical household in Surry, Virginia earns about $80,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Surry, Virginia expensive?

In Surry, Virginia, the median home is worth about $181,800, and the typical rent is about $1,196 a month.

How educated are people in Surry, Virginia?

About 27.8% of adults age 25 and over in Surry, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Surry, Virginia?

About 0.3% of people in Surry, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Surry, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Surry, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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