U.S. County · Profile

Surry County

71.5KTotal Population
133Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+0.36%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Surry County has a population of 71,462 as of 2023. It is located in North Carolina.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Surry County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):11.5%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White88.0%62,887
Hispanic or Latino11.5%8,218
Two or More Races4.7%3,359
Black or African American3.8%2,716
Some Other Race2.6%1,858
Asian0.6%429
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%214
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%71

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Surry County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$52,743
29.3% below national average
Per Capita Income
$30,274
21.0% below national average
Poverty Rate
17.9%
55.7% above national average
Median Age
43.8 years

Income & Poverty

$52,743Median Household Income
$30,274Per Capita Income
17.9%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$52,743$72,597
Families$71,903$88,098
Married-couple Families$71,903$80,531
Nonfamily Households$24,717$26,694

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Surry County, North Carolina.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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