Surry County, North Carolina

Total Population: 71,407

County Seat: Dobson

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)81.6%
Hispanic or Latino12.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)3.5%
Two or More Races1.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Other Race0.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

82.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

19.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.