Population 6,549 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Surry County
Household size in Surry County
| Period | Surry County | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.84 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.49 | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Surry County are small: just 2.35 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.84, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Surry County
| Period | Surry County | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.6 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.1 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.7 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.4 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +10.8 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 52.4, Surry County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 41.6 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only six of Virginia's 133 counties are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Surry County
| Period | Surry County | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 13.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 13.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 12.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Surry County than nationally: 9.8%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Surry County
Renters in Surry County
| Period | Surry County | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.8% | 35.1% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.3% | 37.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.7% | 38.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 36.6% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.5% of households in Surry County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 50.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the west. The renter share is down 5.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Surry County
| Period | Surry County | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.8% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.4% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.1% of the housing in Surry County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 10.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Surry County
| Period | Surry County | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Surry County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1969 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the north.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Surry County
| Period | Surry County | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $608 | $1,107 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $728 | $1,232 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $914 | $1,358 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $956 | $1,647 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$348 | +$540 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in Surry County runs $956 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $348 a month since 2006–10, up 57%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 23.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Surry County
Bachelor's degrees in Surry County
| Period | Surry County | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 27.5% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 28.9% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 32.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.6% | 35.4% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.7 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Surry County than nationally: 26.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 12.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Surry County
| Period | Surry County | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.9% | 88.9% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.5% | 90.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.1% | 91.5% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.3% | 92.8% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.5 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Surry County is a bit above the national rate: 91.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Virginia Beach area. The share with a diploma has risen 12.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Surry County
| Period | Surry County | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Surry County runs below the national rate: 4.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 4.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Surry County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surry County | 2.35 | 52.4 | 9.8% | 20.5% | 16.1% | 1983 | $956 | 26.6% | 91.3% | 4.6% |
| James City County | 2.56 | 48.3 | 8.8% | 23.3% | 8.4% | 1996 | $1,701 | 50.5% | 95.1% | 2.7% |
| Williamsburg City | 2.26 | 33.3 | 8.2% | 46.8% | 14.2% | 1985 | $1,530 | 43.0% | 94.1% | 7.4% |
| Newport News City | 2.43 | 36.2 | 15.1% | 51.8% | 8.1% | 1979 | $1,453 | 30.2% | 90.6% | 6.0% |
| York County | 2.63 | 42.6 | 9.4% | 28.4% | 6.2% | 1991 | $1,848 | 49.1% | 95.1% | 4.6% |
| Prince George County | 2.68 | 28.3 | 22.7% | 25.7% | 22.6% | 1994 | $1,650 | 26.9% | 96.0% | 3.5% |
| Poquoson City | 2.64 | 41.9 | 8.7% | 15.4% | 6.3% | 1976 | $1,769 | 36.5% | 97.4% | 3.0% |
| Hopewell City | 2.52 | 37.2 | 20.3% | 42.1% | 13.0% | 1968 | $1,197 | 13.4% | 89.0% | 8.2% |
| Hampton City | 2.40 | 38.4 | 14.9% | 43.1% | 8.4% | 1973 | $1,510 | 28.1% | 92.6% | 6.1% |
| Petersburg City | 2.33 | 37.0 | 19.4% | 61.4% | 16.3% | 1970 | $1,164 | 26.3% | 87.3% | 10.1% |
| Colonial Heights City | 2.43 | 40.7 | 15.2% | 31.9% | 7.9% | 1969 | $1,336 | 28.7% | 91.3% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Surry County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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