Surry County Summary

Life in Surry County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Surry County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Surry County:

  • The population in Surry County is 71,429.

  • The median home value in Surry County is $215,930.

  • The median income in Surry County is $52,743.

  • The median rent in Surry County is $706.

  • The unemployment rate in Surry County is 4.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Surry County is 17.9%.

  • The average high in Surry County is 72.2° and there are 106.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Surry County

List Of Cities & Towns in Surry County

Mount Airy, NC Population 10,621

Elkin, NC Population 4,026

Dobson, NC Population 1,812

Pilot Mountain, NC Population 1,667

Toast, NC Population 1,210

Flat Rock, NC Population 1,066

White Plains, NC Population 767

Lowgap, NC Population 188

Map Of Surry County

Surry County, NC Weather

  • The average high in Surry County is 72.2°.

  • There are 91.3 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 106.8 inches of rain each year with 3.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:10 hours of sun each day in Surry County.

StatSurry County
Mean High72.2
Nice Days91.3
Rainfall106.8
Snowfall3.7
Sunny_hours5:10
72.2°
Average High
106.8
Inches of Rain

Surry County Photos

Elkinc Nc Soda Shop
Source: Wikipedia User -ted | CC BY 2.0
Mountairy
Source: Public Domain
Mt Airy Quarry
Source: Wikipedia User Shadle | CC BY-SA 3.0

Surry County Demographics

Population over time in Surry County

The current population in Surry County is 71,429. The population has decreased -0.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 71,439 -0.6%
2021 71,904 -0.1%
2020 71,971 -

Gender in Surry County

  • Surry County is 51.1% female with 36,503 female residents.

  • Surry County is 48.9% male with 34,926 male residents.

Female
51.1% (36,503)
Male
48.9% (34,926)
Gender Surry County NC USA
Female 51.1% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 48.9% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Surry County

Surry County is:

  • 82.6% White with 58,998 White residents.

  • 3.5% African American with 2,496 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 148 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 456 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 38 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 62 Other residents.

  • 1.4% Two Or More with 1,014 Two Or More residents.

  • 11.5% Hispanic with 8,217 Hispanic residents.

White
82.6% (58,998)
African American
3.5% (2,496)
American Indian
0.2% (148)
Asian
0.6% (456)
Hawaiian
0.1% (38)
Other
0.1% (62)
Two Or More
1.4% (1,014)
Hispanic
11.5% (8,217)

Table: Surry County By Race

Race Surry County NC USA
White 82.6% 61.7% 58.9%
African American 3.5% 20.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.4% 3.3% 3.5%
Hispanic 11.5% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Surry County, North Carolina

  • 6.4% of households in Surry County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 7.4% of households in Surry County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Surry County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.2% of households in Surry County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.4% of households in Surry County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.6% of households in Surry County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Surry County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Surry County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.1% of households in Surry County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.4% of households in Surry County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.4% (4,585)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.4% (5,312)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.8% (8,411)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.2% (8,005)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.4% (8,123)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.6% (10,439)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.7% (10,479)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.0% (10,683)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.1% (2,946)
$200,000 or more
3.4% (2,441)
Income Surry County NC USA
Less than $10,000 6.4% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.4% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.8% 8.1% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.2% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.4% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.6% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.7% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.0% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.1% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.4% 8.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Surry County for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in Surry County completed < 9th grade.

  • 11.0% of adults in Surry County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 29.0% of adults in Surry County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Surry County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Surry County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Surry County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Surry County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Surry County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Surry County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (4,285)
9-12th Grade
11% (7,857)
High School / GED
28% (20,714)
Some College
23% (16,428)
Associate's Degree
12% (8,571)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (8,571)
Master's Degree
5% (3,571)
Professional Degree
1% (714)
Doctorate Degree
1% (714)
Education Surry County NC USA
< 9th Grade 6% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 11% 7% 6%
High School / GED 28% 25% 26%
Some College 23% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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