Surry County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37171 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 71,425 | — | #779 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,656 | -25.9% | #2,427 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.8 years | +12.6% | #984 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $177,600 | -37.0% | #1,675 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $761 | -34.6% | #2,408 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% | +33.5% | #2,268 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Surry County has a population of 71,425, making it the #779 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.8 years, which is 12.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Surry County is $55,656, ranking #2,427 out of 3,222 counties — 25.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.8% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Surry County is $177,600 (-37.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $761/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.4%.
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89.2% of residents in Surry County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% below the national rate.
About Surry County, North Carolina
Surry County, North Carolina has a total population of 71,425, making it the 779th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Surry County is 43.8 years, which is 12.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Surry County is $55,656, which ranks #2,427 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Surry County is $177,600, 37.0% below the national median. Renters in Surry County pay a median gross rent of $761 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Surry County, 20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.7 min.
Surry County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 81.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.5%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.6%).
All data for Surry County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.