Surry County's estimated 2026 population is 71,727 with a growth rate of 0.13% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Surry County is the 39th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 73,779 and has seen a growth of -2.78% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Surry County includes 86.17% White, 3.75% Black or African American, 3.3% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (86.17%)
Two or more races (5.87%)
Black or African American (3.75%)
Other race (3.3%)
Asian (0.64%)
Native American (0.21%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61,533 | 86.17% |
| Two or more races | 4,193 | 5.87% |
| Black or African American | 2,680 | 3.75% |
| Other race | 2,354 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 456 | 0.64% |
| Native American | 152 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Surry County's average per capita income is $40,529. Household income levels show a median of $56,095. The poverty rate stands at 16.69%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,494 | $105,050 |
| Families | $73,707 | $90,390 |
| Households | $56,095 | $76,119 |
| Non Families | $26,546 | $42,488 |
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