Surry County, North Carolina
Total Population: 71,407
County Seat: Dobson
Median Home Value
$166,400
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$56,095
Across all households
Median Age
43.7 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
21.1%
65 Years and Over
20.6%
Male
48.7%
Female
51.3%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
95.3%
No Health Insurance
11.9%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
82.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
19.4%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.5%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$56,095
Mean Household Income
$76,119
Per Capita Income
$31,947
Unemployment Rate (16+)
5.0%
In Labor Force (19–64)
75.0%
SNAP / Food Stamps
18.4%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$166,400
Median Rent
$741/mo
Total Housing Units
33,609
Owner-Occupied
73.3%
Renter-Occupied
26.7%
Vacancy Rate
12.6%
Married Couple Households
48.4%
Cohabiting Couple Households
7.0%
Male Householder, No Partner
17.6%
Female Householder, No Partner
26.9%
Average Household Size
2.40
Broadband Internet Access
83.4%
Housing Built Since 2010
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37171.