Surry County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Surry County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37171
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 171
Geography
- Land Area
- 532.64 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.01 sq mi
- Total Area
- 536.66 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.415416
- Longitude
- -80.686463
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 68,671
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 54,032
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 62,168 | 90.5% |
| Hispanic | 6,506 | 9.5% |
| White | 58,193 | 84.7% |
| Black | 2,611 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 277 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 36 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 37 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 64 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 50,689 | 93.8% |
| Hispanic | 3,339 | 6.2% |
| White | 47,757 | 88.4% |
| Black | 2,253 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 250 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 371 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 58 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 71,425
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $58,058
- Poverty Rate
- 16.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 11,829
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 59,905 | 83.9% |
| Black | 2,692 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 476 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 44,010
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 8,976 | 20.4% |
| Republican | 20,671 | 47.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 14,163 | 32.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 20,873 | 47.4% |
| Female | 23,122 | 52.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 37,704 | 85.7% |
| Hispanic | 2,528 | 5.7% |
| Black | 1,557 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 282 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 24,490
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 55.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 22,223 | 58.9% |
| Hispanic | 489 | 19.3% |
| Black | 678 | 43.5% |
| Asian | 135 | 47.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 11,839 | 56.7% |
| Female | 12,648 | 54.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 11,634 (22.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 10,358 (20.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 33,747
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $178,922
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $758
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 6.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.