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Surry County

Virginia · 7,058 residents · 278.949 sq mi
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Surry County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,030. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $171,800. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,058
+3%since 2000
from 6,829 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
25 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
+14%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Surry County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,030
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,558 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,835
+43%since 2000
from $16,682 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services6.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,800
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$607
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.6%
−27.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
28.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+42%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.4%(3,170)
Black51.4%(3,513)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(51)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.4%(4,332)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(3,583)
Black45.9%(3,240)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(86)
Asian0.3%(23)
Other0.6%(43)
Diversity Score65%(4,589)
Diversity Score
65
+2%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+17%since 2000
from 29.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% 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
4.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.5%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Surry County, Virginia?

Surry County, Virginia has about 7,058 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Surry County, Virginia?

The typical household in Surry County, Virginia earns about $55,030 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Surry County, Virginia expensive?

In Surry County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $171,800, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in Surry County, Virginia?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Surry County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Surry County, Virginia?

About 6.6% of people in Surry County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Surry County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Surry County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 913 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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