Surry County's 2026 population is estimated at 72,508, reflecting a 0.31% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Surry County is the 39th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 73,779 and has grown -1.72% since 2010.
Overall: 43.8 years
Female: 44.7 years
Male: 42.7 years
There are 56,383 adults, (14,747 of whom are seniors) in Surry County.
Female: 36,726 (51.4%)
Male: 34,699 (48.6%)
The racial composition of Surry County includes 83.87% White, 3.86% other race, 3.77% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59,905 | 83.87% |
| Two or more races | 5,304 | 7.43% |
| Other race | 2,757 | 3.86% |
| Black or African American | 2,692 | 3.77% |
| Asian | 476 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 253 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.05% |
Surry County 's average per capita income is $41,774. Household income levels show a median of $55,656. The poverty rate stands at 16.82%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,545 | $106,173 |
| Families | $72,875 | $91,532 |
| Households | $55,656 | $76,579 |
| Non Families | $28,040 | $42,946 |
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