Surry County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Surry County is located in Virginia with a total population of 6,552. It is the 126th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Surry County is 50.7 years. This is 31% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Surry County is $71,458. This is 21% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.6%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $235,200. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Surry County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 41.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (41.0% vs 18.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

25.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.0%.