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
14th
Median Household Income $78,041 +3.8% #672 / 3,222
79th
Median Age 50.4 years +29.6% #204 / 3,222
94th
Median Home Value $238,800 -15.3% #1,002 / 3,222
69th
Median Gross Rent $983 -15.5% #1,055 / 3,222
67th
Poverty Rate 10.5% -16.5% #906 / 3,222
72th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.1%
Native Born
1.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$78,041 +3.8% vs nat'l
Rank #672 of 3,222
79th percentile
Per Capita Income
$41,994 +1.8% vs nat'l
Rank #633 of 3,222
80th percentile
Poverty Rate
10.5% −16.5% vs nat'l
Rank #906 of 3,222
72th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.0% −6.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,998 of 3,222
38th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.1% −19.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,007 of 3,222
69th percentile
Mean Commute Time
46.3 min +67.7% vs nat'l
Rank #8 of 3,222
100th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$238,800 −15.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,002 of 3,222
69th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$983 −15.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,055 of 3,222
67th percentile
Homeownership Rate
79.5% +23.5% vs nat'l
Rank #704 of 3,222
78th percentile
79.5% Homeownership

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Health

96.9% of residents in Surry County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.6% above the national rate.

96.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.9% +5.6% vs nat'l
Rank #92 of 3,222
97th percentile

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.