Surry County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51181 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,549 | — | #2,772 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $78,041 | +3.8% | #672 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 50.4 years | +29.6% | #204 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $238,800 | -15.3% | #1,002 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $983 | -15.5% | #1,055 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% | -16.5% | #906 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Surry County has a population of 6,549, making it the #2,772 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.4 years, which is 29.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Surry County is $78,041, ranking #672 out of 3,222 counties — 3.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.5% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Surry County is $238,800 (-15.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $983/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.5%.
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96.9% of residents in Surry County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.6% above the national rate.
About Surry County, Virginia
Surry County, Virginia has a total population of 6,549, making it the 2,772nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Surry County is 50.4 years, which is 29.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Surry County is $78,041, which ranks #672 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Surry County is $238,800, 15.3% below the national median. Renters in Surry County pay a median gross rent of $983 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Surry County, 27.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 46.3 min.
Surry County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 53.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (39.0%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
All data for Surry County, Virginia 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.