The Town FilesSurry County, North Carolina
71,425 people. The median home is worth $177,600 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $55,656.
Towns in Surry County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Airy | 10,676 | $181,900 | $40,275 | 46.0 |
| Elkin | 4,122 | $226,900 | $60,740 | 41.6 |
People and housing
| Surry County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $177,600 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $761 | $969 |
| Median household income | $55,656 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 43.8 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.4% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.8% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
29,147 jobs in 2024, average pay $49,330 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 866 storm events in Surry County from 1996 to 2026, with 7 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Surry County has been included in 20 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4827: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).