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Surry County

North Carolina · 73,673 residents · 532.644 sq mi
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Surry County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,294. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $103,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
73,673
+3%since 2000
from 71,219 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
138 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 134 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+8%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
61K64K68K71K75K1990201020202024Surry County
202471K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,294
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,046 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,541
+16%since 2000
from $17,722 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$526
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.2%
−34.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+17%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88%(62,668)
Black4.1%(2,911)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(4,620)
Asian0.6%(399)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.8%(18,341)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85%(62,611)
Black3.6%(2,644)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(7,155)
Asian0.5%(339)
Other1.3%(983)
Diversity Score33.5%(24,682)
Diversity Score
34
+30%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+47%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.9%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Surry County, North Carolina?

Surry County, North Carolina has about 73,673 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Surry County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Surry County, North Carolina earns about $37,294 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Surry County, North Carolina expensive?

In Surry County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $103,700, and the typical rent is about $526 a month.

How educated are people in Surry County, North Carolina?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Surry County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Surry County, North Carolina?

About 16.9% of people in Surry County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Surry County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Surry County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,969 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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