Surry, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 212, Surry's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Surry is a small community located in Virginia, within Surry County. The total population is 212. It ranks as the 573rd most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Surry is 58.9 years. This is 51% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 14.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Surry is $85,417. This is 8% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 6% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.4%. This is 76% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $238,500. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $383,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Surry is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 99.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Surry is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 17.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.2%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

48.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Surry, Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.