Surry County, VA

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Surry County Overview

6,546
TOTAL POPULATION
3,285
MALE POPULATION
3,261
FEMALE POPULATION
100.74
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.27
FEMALES / 100 MALES
50.5
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,497
PER CAPITA INCOME
$85,750
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$68,655
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
43.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
56.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,358
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Surry County Area Codes

Race in Surry County

The most populous races in Surry County are White / Caucasian (3,622 | 55.3%), Black / African American (2,728 | 41.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (185 | 2.8%).
Race in Surry County
Race# Population% Population
Asian80.1%
Black / African American2,72841.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1852.8%
Native / Alaskan30.1%
White / Caucasian3,62255.3%
Two or more Races1231.9%
Some other Race620.9%
Total6,546100.0%

Ancestry in Surry County

The most populous ancestries reported in Surry County are Subsaharan African (799 | 12.2%), African (798 | 12.2%), English (738 | 11.3%), American (402 | 6.1%), and Irish (311 | 4.8%), together accounting for 46.6% of all Surry County residents.
Ancestry in Surry County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African79812.2%
American4026.1%
Armenian110.2%
Austrian290.4%
Blackfeet180.3%
British560.9%
Burmese20.0%
Canadian80.1%
Cherokee270.4%
Danish30.1%
Dutch190.3%
Eastern European20.0%
Ecuadorian10.0%
English73811.3%
European250.4%
Finnish170.3%
French580.9%
German2243.4%
Indian (Asian)80.1%
Irish3114.8%
Italian1151.8%
Korean10.0%
Lithuanian10.0%
Mexican1091.7%
Native Hawaiian160.2%
Nigerian10.0%
Norwegian80.1%
Polish320.5%
Puerto Rican470.7%
Russian150.2%
Scotch-Irish410.6%
Scottish1372.1%
South American10.0%
Spaniard260.4%
Subsaharan African79912.2%
Swedish140.2%
Welsh510.8%
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Immigrants in Surry County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Surry County came from Europe (79 | 1.2%), England (39 | 0.6%), Northern Europe (39 | 0.6%), Germany (30 | 0.5%), and Western Europe (30 | 0.5%), together accounting for 3.3% of all Surry County residents.
Immigrants in Surry County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa130.2%
Argentina20.0%
Asia20.0%
Canada70.1%
Central America270.4%
China20.0%
Eastern Asia20.0%
England390.6%
Europe791.2%
Germany300.5%
Latin America290.4%
Mexico270.4%
Northern Europe390.6%
South America20.0%
Southern Europe100.2%
Spain100.2%
Western Europe300.5%
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Sex and Age in Surry County

Sex and Age in Surry County

The most populous age groups in Surry County are 60 to 64 Years (419 | 12.8%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (387 | 11.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Surry County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years185 (5.6%)138 (4.2%)
5 to 9 Years148 (4.5%)86 (2.6%)
10 to 14 Years162 (4.9%)190 (5.8%)
15 to 19 Years136 (4.1%)210 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years143 (4.3%)179 (5.5%)
25 to 29 Years202 (6.1%)93 (2.9%)
30 to 34 Years195 (5.9%)197 (6.0%)
35 to 39 Years204 (6.2%)147 (4.5%)
40 to 44 Years187 (5.7%)134 (4.1%)
45 to 49 Years102 (3.1%)194 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years232 (7.1%)236 (7.2%)
55 to 59 Years220 (6.7%)248 (7.6%)
60 to 64 Years419 (12.8%)387 (11.9%)
65 to 69 Years159 (4.8%)203 (6.2%)
70 to 74 Years329 (10.0%)277 (8.5%)
75 to 79 Years97 (2.9%)163 (5.0%)
80 to 84 Years107 (3.3%)77 (2.4%)
85 Years and over58 (1.8%)102 (3.1%)
Total3,285 (100.0%)3,261 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Surry County

Median Family Size in Surry County

The median family size in Surry County is 2.87 persons per family, with single female/mother families (437 | 23.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.35 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (87 | 4.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.13 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Surry County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,379 (72.5%)2.76
Single Male/Father87 (4.6%)2.13
Single Female/Mother437 (23.0%)3.35
Total Families1,903 (100.0%)2.87

Median Household Size in Surry County

The median household size in Surry County is 2.38 persons per household, with single female/mother households (437 | 15.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.5 persons per household. non-family households (842 | 30.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Surry County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,379 (50.2%)2.78
Single Male/Father87 (3.2%)2.13
Single Female/Mother437 (15.9%)3.50
Non-family842 (30.7%)1.18
Total Households2,745 (100.0%)2.38

Household Size by Marriage Status in Surry County

Out of a total of 2,745 households in Surry County, 1,903 (69.3%) are family households, while 842 (30.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 989, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 741.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Surry County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-741 (27.0%)
2-Person Households989 (36.0%)96 (3.5%)
3-Person Households477 (17.4%)5 (0.2%)
4-Person Households312 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households83 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households6 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households36 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,903 (69.3%)842 (30.7%)

Female Fertility in Surry County

Fertility by Age in Surry County

Average fertility rate in Surry County is 68.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 147.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 86.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Surry County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years69 (86.3%)147.0
35 to 50 years11 (13.8%)22.0
Total80 (100.0%)68.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Surry County

68.8% of women with births (80) in Surry County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 36.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Surry County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years44 (63.8%)25 (36.2%)
35 to 50 years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total55 (68.8%)25 (31.2%)

Fertility by Education in Surry County

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Surry County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School31 (38.8%)209.0
High School Diploma21 (26.3%)72.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree21 (26.3%)54.0
Graduate Degree7 (8.7%)85.0
Total80 (100.0%)68.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Surry County

31.2% of women with births in Surry County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 74.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Surry County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School8 (25.8%)23 (74.2%)
High School Diploma21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree19 (90.5%)2 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total55 (68.8%)25 (31.2%)

Income in Surry County

Income Overview in Surry County

Per Capita Income in Surry County is $36,497, while median incomes of families and households are $85,750 and $68,655 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income6,546$36,497
Median Family Income1,903$85,750
Mean Family Income1,903$98,082
Median Household Income2,745$68,655
Mean Household Income2,745$83,680
Income Deficit1,903$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)6,54643.95%
Wage / Income Gap ($)6,54656.05¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6,5460.42

Earnings by Sex in Surry County

Average Earnings in Surry County are $39,020, $50,970 for men and $28,569 for women, a difference of 44.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Surry County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,751 (50.4%)$50,970
Female1,725 (49.6%)$28,569
Total3,476 (100.0%)$39,020

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Surry County

The most common earnings brackets in Surry County are $100,000+ for men (303 | 17.3%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (170 | 9.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Surry County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less52 (3.0%)97 (5.6%)
$2,500 to $4,99974 (4.2%)143 (8.3%)
$5,000 to $7,499128 (7.3%)70 (4.1%)
$7,500 to $9,99948 (2.7%)98 (5.7%)
$10,000 to $12,49958 (3.3%)98 (5.7%)
$12,500 to $14,99933 (1.9%)64 (3.7%)
$15,000 to $17,49916 (0.9%)77 (4.5%)
$17,500 to $19,99925 (1.4%)22 (1.3%)
$20,000 to $22,49978 (4.4%)35 (2.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9991 (0.1%)28 (1.6%)
$25,000 to $29,99986 (4.9%)166 (9.6%)
$30,000 to $34,99962 (3.5%)74 (4.3%)
$35,000 to $39,99934 (1.9%)91 (5.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99977 (4.4%)46 (2.7%)
$45,000 to $49,99974 (4.2%)45 (2.6%)
$50,000 to $54,999154 (8.8%)156 (9.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99988 (5.0%)170 (9.9%)
$65,000 to $74,999108 (6.2%)44 (2.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999252 (14.4%)129 (7.5%)
$100,000+303 (17.3%)72 (4.2%)
Total1,751 (100.0%)1,725 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Surry County

Average earnings in Surry County are $53,990 for men and $36,348 for women, a difference of 32.7%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $67,000, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $47,917. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $58,056, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $13,906.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Surry County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$51,029$30,104
College or Associate's Degree$67,000$28,036
Bachelor's Degree$47,917$51,667
Graduate Degree$55,625$58,056
Total$53,990$36,348

Family Income in Surry County

Family Income Brackets in Surry County

According to the Surry County family income data, there are 383 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.1% of all families. Conversely, the $25,000 to $34,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 42 families (2.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Surry County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000492.6%
$10,000 to $14,999462.4%
$15,000 to $24,99920210.6%
$25,000 to $34,999422.2%
$35,000 to $49,9991719.0%
$50,000 to $74,99938320.1%
$75,000 to $99,99925313.3%
$100,000 to $149,99933917.8%
$150,000 to $199,99931416.5%
$200,000+1085.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Surry County

4-person families (245 | 12.9%) account for the highest median family income in Surry County with $100,142 per family, while 2-person families (1,020 | 53.6%) have the highest median income of $36,938 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Surry County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,020 (53.6%)$73,875
3-Person Families522 (27.4%)$96,667
4-Person Families245 (12.9%)$100,142
5-Person Families74 (3.9%)$99,412
6-Person Families6 (0.3%)$0
7+ Person Families36 (1.9%)$0
Total1,903 (100.0%)$85,750

Family Income by Number of Earners in Surry County

The median family income in Surry County is $85,750, with families comprising 3+ earners (186) having the highest median family income of $154,306, while families with 1 earner (475) have the lowest median family income of $43,807, accounting for 9.8% and 25.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Surry County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners461 (24.2%)$51,576
1 Earner475 (25.0%)$43,807
2 Earners781 (41.0%)$101,856
3+ Earners186 (9.8%)$154,306
Total1,903 (100.0%)$85,750

Household Income in Surry County

Household Income Brackets in Surry County

With 505 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Surry County, accounting for 18.4% of all households. In contrast, only 88 households (3.2%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Surry County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000883.2%
$10,000 to $14,9991264.6%
$15,000 to $24,99936813.4%
$25,000 to $34,9991656.0%
$35,000 to $49,99929110.6%
$50,000 to $74,99945816.7%
$75,000 to $99,99932111.7%
$100,000 to $149,99950518.4%
$150,000 to $199,99931811.6%
$200,000+1073.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Surry County

The median household income in Surry County is $68,655, with the highest median household income of $100,198 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 546 households (19.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 63 households (2.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Surry County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years63 (2.3%)$0
25 to 44 Years546 (19.9%)$100,198
45 to 64 Years1,121 (40.8%)$82,760
65+ Years1,015 (37.0%)$45,959
Total2,745 (100.0%)$68,655

Poverty in Surry County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Surry County

With 10.6% poverty level for males and 16.2% for females among the residents of Surry County, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 24 males (42.9%) and 1 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Surry County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years40 (22.6%)46 (35.1%)
5 Years24 (42.9%)1 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years47 (41.2%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years1 (0.7%)58 (44.3%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)25 (59.5%)
16 and 17 Years11 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years15 (7.9%)58 (20.6%)
25 to 34 Years40 (10.1%)7 (2.4%)
35 to 44 Years1 (0.3%)57 (20.3%)
45 to 54 Years39 (11.7%)69 (16.1%)
55 to 64 Years94 (14.7%)133 (20.9%)
65 to 74 Years32 (6.6%)39 (8.1%)
75 Years and over2 (0.8%)31 (9.1%)
Total346 (10.6%)524 (16.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Surry County

According to the poverty statistics in Surry County, males aged 15 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Surry County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years137 (77.4%)85 (64.9%)
5 Years32 (57.1%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years67 (58.8%)130 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years139 (99.3%)73 (55.7%)
15 Years35 (100.0%)17 (40.5%)
16 and 17 Years44 (80.0%)66 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years174 (92.1%)223 (79.4%)
25 to 34 Years357 (89.9%)283 (97.6%)
35 to 44 Years390 (99.7%)224 (79.7%)
45 to 54 Years295 (88.3%)361 (84.0%)
55 to 64 Years545 (85.3%)502 (79.1%)
65 to 74 Years456 (93.4%)441 (91.9%)
75 Years and over260 (99.2%)311 (90.9%)
Total2,931 (89.4%)2,716 (83.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Surry County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Surry County show that 5.9% or 81 of the total 1,379 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 7.6%, comprising of 74 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Surry County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children893 (92.3%)74 (7.6%)
1 or 2 Children334 (98.2%)6 (1.8%)
3 or 4 Children35 (97.2%)1 (2.8%)
5 or more Children36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,298 (94.1%)81 (5.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Surry County

According to the poverty data in Surry County, 1.1% or 1 single-father households and 27.9% or 122 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 households (1.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 106 households (44.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Surry County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children1 (1.9%)16 (8.8%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)106 (44.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (1.1%)122 (27.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Surry County

The poverty data for Surry County shows that 81 of the married-couple family households (5.9%) and 123 of the single-parent households (23.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 74 households (7.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 106 household (39.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Surry County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children74 (7.6%)17 (7.3%)
1 or 2 Children6 (1.8%)106 (39.3%)
3 or 4 Children1 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total81 (5.9%)123 (23.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Surry County

Employment by Class of Employer in Surry County

Among the 3,069 employed individuals in Surry County, private company employees (1,888 | 61.5%), local government employees (512 | 16.7%), and state government employees (219 | 7.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Surry County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,88861.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)150.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1334.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations2036.6%
Local Government Employees51216.7%
State Government Employees2197.1%
Federal Government Employees983.2%
Unpaid Family Workers10.0%
Total3,069100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Surry County

According to the labor force statistics for Surry County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (5,560), 60.4% or 3,358 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.0% or 201 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 96.3% or 310 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 60 to 64 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 22.6% or 105 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Surry County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years152 (56.5%)22 (14.5%)
20 to 24 Years310 (96.3%)12 (3.9%)
25 to 29 Years248 (84.1%)7 (2.8%)
30 to 34 Years324 (82.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years589 (87.6%)27 (4.5%)
45 to 54 Years625 (81.8%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years337 (72.0%)13 (3.9%)
60 to 64 Years464 (57.6%)105 (22.6%)
65 to 74 Years276 (28.5%)17 (6.2%)
75 Years and over34 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,358 (60.4%)201 (6.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Surry County

According to labor force statistics for Surry County, 76.2% of individuals (2,589) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,397) are in the labor force, with 5.9% or 153 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 84.7% or 737 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 19.7% or 26 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Surry County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School132 (45.2%)58 (19.7%)
High School Diploma920 (78.7%)125 (10.7%)
College / Associate Degree798 (74.9%)35 (3.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher737 (84.7%)1 (0.1%)
Total2,589 (76.2%)200 (5.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Surry County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Surry County are Community & Social Service (368 | 11.7%), Education Instruction & Library (235 | 7.5%), Management (214 | 6.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (167 | 5.3%), and Health Technologists (126 | 4.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Surry County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Surry County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (81.4%), and Management (59.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (98.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (91.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Surry County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management128 (59.8%)86 (40.2%)
Business & Financial37 (48.0%)40 (51.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science96 (81.4%)22 (18.6%)
Computers & Mathematics10 (40.0%)15 (60.0%)
Architecture & Engineering84 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science2 (22.2%)7 (77.8%)
Community & Social Service 49 (13.3%)319 (86.7%)
Education, Arts & Media22 (18.8%)95 (81.2%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library20 (8.5%)215 (91.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment7 (43.8%)9 (56.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3 (1.8%)164 (98.2%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)126 (100.0%)
Total (Category)313 (33.2%)631 (66.8%)
Total (Overall)1,594 (50.6%)1,553 (49.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Surry County are Cleaning & Maintenance (187 | 5.9%), Personal Care & Service (186 | 5.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (152 | 4.8%), Healthcare Support (92 | 2.9%), and Security & Protection (89 | 2.8%).
Services Occupations in Surry County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Surry County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (97.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (86.6%), and Security & Protection (84.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (61.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Surry County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)92 (100.0%)
Security & Protection75 (84.3%)14 (15.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention34 (72.3%)13 (27.7%)
Law Enforcement41 (97.6%)1 (2.4%)
Food Preparation & Serving58 (38.2%)94 (61.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance162 (86.6%)25 (13.4%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)186 (100.0%)
Total (Category)295 (41.8%)411 (58.2%)
Total (Overall)1,594 (50.6%)1,553 (49.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Surry County are Office & Administration (335 | 10.6%), and Sales & Related (177 | 5.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Surry County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Surry County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related74 (41.8%)103 (58.2%)
Office & Administration50 (14.9%)285 (85.1%)
Total (Category)124 (24.2%)388 (75.8%)
Total (Overall)1,594 (50.6%)1,553 (49.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Surry County are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (255 | 8.1%), Construction & Extraction (138 | 4.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (10 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Surry County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Surry County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction133 (96.4%)5 (3.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair255 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)398 (98.8%)5 (1.2%)
Total (Overall)1,594 (50.6%)1,553 (49.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Surry County are Transportation (259 | 8.2%), Material Moving (179 | 5.7%), and Production (144 | 4.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Surry County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Surry County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production84 (58.3%)60 (41.7%)
Transportation218 (84.2%)41 (15.8%)
Material Moving162 (90.5%)17 (9.5%)
Total (Category)464 (79.7%)118 (20.3%)
Total (Overall)1,594 (50.6%)1,553 (49.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Surry County

Employment Industries in Surry County

The major employment industries in Surry County include Educational Services (427 | 13.6%), Manufacturing (364 | 11.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (317 | 10.1%), Retail Trade (262 | 8.3%), and Accommodation & Food Services (217 | 6.9%).
Employment Industries in Surry County

Employment Industries by Sex in Surry County

The Surry County industries that see more men than women are Transportation & Warehousing (92.1%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (88.9%), and Construction (85.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (99.4%), and Finance & Insurance (94.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Surry County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting40 (88.9%)5 (11.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction159 (85.0%)28 (15.0%)
Manufacturing265 (72.8%)99 (27.2%)
Wholesale Trade124 (75.6%)40 (24.4%)
Retail Trade188 (71.8%)74 (28.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing175 (92.1%)15 (7.9%)
Utilities78 (67.2%)38 (32.8%)
Information0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance6 (5.5%)103 (94.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing17 (46.0%)20 (54.0%)
Professional & Scientific23 (74.2%)8 (25.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support31 (57.4%)23 (42.6%)
Educational Services96 (22.5%)331 (77.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2 (0.6%)315 (99.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation71 (62.3%)43 (37.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services104 (47.9%)113 (52.1%)
Public Administration116 (59.8%)78 (40.2%)
Total1,594 (50.6%)1,553 (49.3%)

Education in Surry County

School Enrollment in Surry County

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,136 students in Surry County are middle school (367 | 32.3%), college / undergraduate (200 | 17.6%), and high school (198 | 17.4%).
School Enrollment in Surry County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool484.2%
Kindergarten141.2%
Elementary School19016.7%
Middle School36732.3%
High School19817.4%
College / Undergraduate20017.6%
Graduate / Professional11910.5%
Total1,136100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Surry County

Out of a total of 1,136 students who are enrolled in schools in Surry County, 289 (25.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 847 (74.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 116 (77.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 19 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Surry County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old176 (84.2%)33 (15.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds278 (79.0%)74 (21.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds167 (84.3%)31 (15.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds95 (97.9%)2 (2.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds66 (86.8%)10 (13.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds13 (37.1%)22 (62.9%)
35 Years and over34 (22.7%)116 (77.3%)
Total847 (74.6%)289 (25.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Surry County

Education (311 | 25.4%), science & technology (170 | 13.9%), business (150 | 12.2%), bio, nature & agricultural (116 | 9.5%), and social sciences (108 | 8.8%) are the most common fields of study among 1,226 individuals in Surry County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Surry County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics433.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1169.5%
Physical & Health Sciences393.2%
Psychology433.5%
Social Sciences1088.8%
Engineering433.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies211.7%
Science & Technology17013.9%
Business15012.2%
Education31125.4%
Literature & Languages342.8%
Liberal Arts & History715.8%
Visual & Performing Arts151.2%
Communications252.0%
Arts & Humanities373.0%
Total1,226100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Surry County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Surry County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Surry County are males with 3 vehicles (477, accounting for 30.1%) and females with 3 vehicles (375, making up 32.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Surry County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2 (0.1%)36 (2.4%)
1 Vehicle234 (14.8%)325 (21.9%)
2 Vehicles335 (21.2%)295 (19.8%)
3 Vehicles477 (30.1%)375 (25.2%)
4 Vehicles329 (20.8%)366 (24.6%)
5 or more Vehicles205 (13.0%)90 (6.0%)
Total1,582 (100.0%)1,487 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Surry County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Surry County are 45 to 59 minutes (645 commuters, 21.8%), 60 to 89 minutes (549 commuters, 18.6%), and 30 to 34 minutes (328 commuters, 11.1%).
Commute Time in Surry County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1304.4%
5 to 9 Minutes1274.3%
10 to 14 Minutes1866.3%
15 to 19 Minutes1525.1%
20 to 24 Minutes30110.2%
25 to 29 Minutes953.2%
30 to 34 Minutes32811.1%
35 to 39 Minutes1906.4%
40 to 44 Minutes862.9%
45 to 59 Minutes64521.8%
60 to 89 Minutes54918.6%
90 or more Minutes1655.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Surry County

The most common commute times in Surry County are 45 to 59 minutes (407 commuters, 26.4%) for males and 60 to 89 minutes (255 commuters, 18.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Surry County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes68 (4.4%)62 (4.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes65 (4.2%)62 (4.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes135 (8.8%)51 (3.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes90 (5.8%)62 (4.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes113 (7.3%)188 (13.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes26 (1.7%)69 (4.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes122 (7.9%)206 (14.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes82 (5.3%)108 (7.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes33 (2.1%)53 (3.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes407 (26.4%)238 (16.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes294 (19.1%)255 (18.0%)
90 or more Minutes106 (6.9%)59 (4.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Surry County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Surry County are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (258, 16.7%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (275, 19.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Surry County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM258 (16.7%)30 (2.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM88 (5.7%)8 (0.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM252 (16.4%)72 (5.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM177 (11.5%)198 (14.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM116 (7.5%)275 (19.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM104 (6.8%)226 (16.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM88 (5.7%)114 (8.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM149 (9.7%)67 (4.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM23 (1.5%)104 (7.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM67 (4.3%)97 (6.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)1 (0.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM16 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM113 (7.3%)191 (13.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM90 (5.8%)30 (2.1%)
Total1,541 (100.0%)1,413 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Surry County

Occupancy by Ownership in Surry County

Of the total 2,745 dwellings in Surry County, owner-occupied units account for 2,139 (77.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 606 (22.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Surry County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,13977.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units60622.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,745100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Surry County

Occupancy by Household Size in Surry County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household74127.0%
2-Person Household1,08539.5%
3-Person Household48217.6%
4+ Person Household43715.9%
Total Housing Units2,745100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Surry County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Surry County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household516 (69.6%)225 (30.4%)
2-Person Household947 (87.3%)138 (12.7%)
3-Person Household351 (72.8%)131 (27.2%)
4+ Person Household325 (74.4%)112 (25.6%)
Total Housing Units2,139 (77.9%)606 (22.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Surry County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Surry County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School179 (48.4%)191 (51.6%)
High School Diploma540 (73.9%)191 (26.1%)
College/Associate Degree813 (87.6%)115 (12.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher607 (84.8%)109 (15.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Surry County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Surry County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years29210.6%
35 to 44 Years31711.6%
45 to 54 Years36413.3%
55 to 64 Years75727.6%
65 to 74 Years57621.0%
75 to 84 Years32311.8%
85 Years and Over1164.2%
Total2,745100.0%

Housing Finances in Surry County

Median Income by Occupancy in Surry County

Median Income by Occupancy in Surry County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,139 (77.9%)$77,228
Renter-Occupied606 (22.1%)$36,364
Average2,745 (100.0%)$68,655

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Surry County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Surry County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003 (0.1%)26 (4.3%)
$5,000 to $9,99934 (1.6%)25 (4.1%)
$10,000 to $14,99943 (2.0%)83 (13.7%)
$15,000 to $19,99984 (3.9%)132 (21.8%)
$20,000 to $24,999140 (6.6%)11 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999150 (7.0%)14 (2.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999202 (9.4%)89 (14.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999393 (18.4%)65 (10.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999254 (11.9%)66 (10.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999462 (21.6%)42 (6.9%)
$150,000 or more374 (17.5%)53 (8.7%)
Total2,139 (100.0%)606 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Surry County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Surry County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300166 (7.8%)67 (11.1%)
$300 to $499369 (17.2%)44 (7.3%)
$500 to $799318 (14.9%)71 (11.7%)
$800 to $999240 (11.2%)85 (14.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499486 (22.7%)152 (25.1%)
$1,500 to $1,999315 (14.7%)27 (4.5%)
$2,000 to $2,499102 (4.8%)19 (3.1%)
$2,500 to $2,99989 (4.2%)8 (1.3%)
$3,000 or more54 (2.5%)7 (1.2%)
Total2,139 (100.0%)606 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Surry County

Housing Structures in Surry County

Housing Structures in Surry County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,11977.2%
Single Unit, Attached250.9%
2 Unit Apartments170.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments301.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments792.9%
10 or more Apartments220.8%
Mobile Home / Other45316.5%
Total2,745100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Surry County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Surry County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,748 (82.5%)371 (17.5%)
Single Unit, Attached25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)79 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other366 (80.8%)87 (19.2%)
Total2,139 (77.9%)606 (22.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Surry County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Surry County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms80 (3.7%)112 (18.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms560 (26.2%)254 (41.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms875 (40.9%)174 (28.7%)
8 or more Rooms624 (29.2%)66 (10.9%)
Total2,139 (100.0%)606 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Surry County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Surry County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas44 (2.1%)20 (3.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas297 (13.9%)64 (10.6%)
Electricity1,336 (62.5%)420 (69.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene403 (18.8%)55 (9.1%)
Coal or Coke2 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels56 (2.6%)41 (6.8%)
No Fuel Used1 (0.1%)6 (1.0%)
Total2,139 (100.0%)606 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Surry County

Household Vehicle Usage in Surry County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle89 (4.2%)55 (9.1%)
1 Vehicle488 (22.8%)313 (51.6%)
2 Vehicles510 (23.8%)168 (27.7%)
3 or more Vehicles1,052 (49.2%)70 (11.6%)
Total2,139 (100.0%)606 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Surry County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Surry County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units9391,200
Median Property Value$234,400$229,800
Median Household Income$63,750$281
Monthly Housing Costs$439$54
Real Estate Taxes$1,245$41

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Surry County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Surry County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000107 (11.4%)51 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $99,999131 (14.0%)7 (0.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999430 (45.8%)773 (64.4%)
$300,000 to $499,999121 (12.9%)263 (21.9%)
$500,000 to $749,999131 (14.0%)87 (7.2%)
$750,000 to $999,99919 (2.0%)12 (1.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)7 (0.6%)
Total939 (100.0%)1,200 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Surry County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Surry County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0008 (0.9%)11 (0.9%)
$10,000 to $24,999177 (18.9%)29 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99978 (8.3%)90 (7.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999106 (11.3%)72 (6.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999226 (24.1%)96 (8.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999109 (11.6%)167 (13.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999142 (15.1%)145 (12.1%)
$150,000 or more93 (9.9%)320 (26.7%)
Total939 (100.0%)1,200 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Surry County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Surry County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x290 (30.9%)100,061 (8,338.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x149 (15.9%)467 (38.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x140 (14.9%)289 (24.1%)
4.0x or more360 (38.3%)159 (13.3%)
Total939 (100.0%)1,200 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Surry County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Surry County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800266 (28.3%)1 (0.1%)
$800 to $1,499289 (30.8%)193 (16.1%)
$800 to $1,499329 (35.0%)396 (33.0%)
Total939 (100.0%)1,200 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Surry County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Surry County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Surry County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years349 (91.8%)31 (8.2%)
6 to 18 Years774 (97.7%)18 (2.3%)
19 to 25 Years428 (87.9%)59 (12.1%)
26 to 34 Years582 (96.5%)21 (3.5%)
35 to 44 Years636 (95.8%)28 (4.2%)
45 to 54 Years715 (93.6%)49 (6.4%)
55 to 64 Years1,027 (80.6%)247 (19.4%)
65 to 74 Years968 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older604 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,083 (93.1%)453 (6.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Surry County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Surry County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born349 (91.8%)31 (8.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen774 (97.7%)18 (2.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen428 (87.9%)59 (12.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Surry County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Surry County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000868 (79.3%)226 (20.7%)
$25,000 to $49,999720 (91.1%)70 (8.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,126 (94.6%)64 (5.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999708 (96.2%)28 (3.8%)
$100,000 and over2,661 (97.6%)65 (2.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Surry County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Surry County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6108 (28.4%)241 (63.4%)
6 to 18 Years259 (32.7%)515 (65.0%)
19 to 25 Years122 (25.1%)326 (66.9%)
25 to 34 Years68 (11.3%)516 (85.6%)
35 to 44 Years170 (25.6%)523 (78.8%)
45 to 54 Years105 (13.7%)646 (84.6%)
55 to 64 Years238 (18.7%)897 (70.4%)
65 to 74 Years956 (98.8%)614 (63.4%)
75 Years and over604 (100.0%)376 (62.3%)
Total2,630 (40.2%)4,654 (71.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Surry County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Surry County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years56 (14.0%)130 (33.9%)
18 to 34 Years19 (3.3%)13 (2.3%)
35 to 64 Years226 (16.7%)149 (11.1%)
65 to 74 Years98 (20.1%)100 (20.8%)
75 Years and over123 (46.9%)208 (60.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Surry County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Surry County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years1 (0.2%)2 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years97 (7.1%)24 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years36 (7.4%)34 (7.1%)
75 Years and over51 (19.5%)73 (21.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Surry County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)18 (4.7%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)9 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years10 (0.7%)7 (0.5%)
65 to 74 Years2 (0.4%)16 (3.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)48 (14.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Surry County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years47 (11.7%)112 (29.2%)
18 to 34 Years19 (3.3%)2 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years54 (4.0%)45 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years25 (5.1%)28 (5.8%)
75 Years and over48 (18.3%)50 (14.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Surry County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)55 (14.3%)
18 to 34 Years1 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years66 (4.9%)85 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years73 (15.0%)61 (12.7%)
75 Years and over33 (12.6%)152 (44.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Surry County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years11 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years30 (2.2%)18 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years43 (8.8%)13 (2.7%)
75 Years and over23 (8.8%)43 (12.6%)

Technology Access in Surry County

Computing Device Access in Surry County

Computing Device Access in Surry County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,68161.2%
Smartphone2,12077.2%
Tablet1,22944.8%
No Computing Device46216.8%
Total2,745100.0%

Internet Access in Surry County

Internet Access in Surry County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home64623.5%
Cellular Data Only1,03937.9%
Satellite Internet30611.2%
No Internet71025.9%
Total2,745100.0%

Surry County Summary

Surry County, Virginia is located in the southeastern corner of the state, bordered by the James River to the north and the Blackwater River to the south. It is part of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area and is home to approximately 7,000 people. The county seat is Surry, and the county is divided into two townships, Surry and Claremont.

History

Surry County was established in 1652 and is one of the oldest counties in Virginia. It was named after the English county of Surrey, and was originally part of James City County. The county was divided into two townships in 1720, and the county seat was established in Surry in 1732.
Surry County was an important center of the tobacco industry in the 18th and 19th centuries. The county was also home to several prominent families, including the Byrds, the Carters, and the Randolphs.
During the American Civil War, Surry County was the site of several battles, including the Battle of Smithfield and the Battle of Claremont. The county was also the site of the first Confederate victory in Virginia, the Battle of Big Bethel.

Geography

Surry County is located in the southeastern corner of Virginia, bordered by the James River to the north and the Blackwater River to the south. The county is divided into two townships, Surry and Claremont. The county is mostly rural, with the majority of the population living in the towns of Surry and Claremont.
The county is home to several state parks, including Chippokes Plantation State Park, Smithfield Plantation State Park, and the Surry County Historical Society Museum. The county is also home to several historic sites, including Bacon's Castle, the Bacon's Castle Courthouse, and the Surry County Courthouse.

Economy

Surry County is primarily a rural county, and the economy is largely based on agriculture. The county is home to several large farms, including the Byrd Farm, the Carter Farm, and the Randolph Farm. The county is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.
The county is home to several large employers, including the Surry County Public Schools, the Surry County Sheriff's Office, and the Surry County Health Department. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including the Surry County Glass Company and the Surry County Furniture Company.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Surry County had a population of 7,058. The racial makeup of the county was 79.3% White, 17.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $41,945, and the median income for a family was $50,945. The per capita income for the county was $20,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Surry County?
Total Population of Surry County is 6,546.
What is the Total Male Population of Surry County?
Total Male Population of Surry County is 3,285.
What is the Total Female Population of Surry County?
Total Female Population of Surry County is 3,261.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Surry County?
There are 100.74 Males per 100 Females in Surry County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Surry County?
There are 99.27 Females per 100 Males in Surry County.
What is the Median Population Age in Surry County?
Median Population Age in Surry County is 50.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Surry County
Average Family Size in Surry County is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Surry County
Average Household Size in Surry County is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Surry County?
Per Capita income in Surry County is $36,497.
What is the Median Family Income in Surry County?
Median Family Income in Surry County is $85,750.
What is the Median Household income in Surry County?
Median Household Income in Surry County is $68,655.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Surry County?
Income or Wage Gap in Surry County is 43.9%.
Women in Surry County earn 56.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Surry County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Surry County is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Surry County?
There are 3,358 People in the Labor Forcein in Surry County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Surry County?
60.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Surry County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Surry County?
Unemployment Rate in Surry County is 6.0%.