Surry County's estimated 2026 population is 72,508 with a growth rate of 0.31% 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 -1.72% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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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