Surry: Demographics & People
Surry is home to 212 people, in 97 households. Population grew 12.8% from 188 (2022) to 212 (2024). Median age 58.9 years. (8.5y older than Surry County; 21.1y older than Virginia). Children under 18 are 16% of the population. Population is 75% White (non-Hispanic) and 18% Black. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.39). 66% of households are family-led. County is gaining 70 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 39% adult obesity, 17% smoke.
- 2.2 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 34% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 126 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 12.8% from 188 (2022) to 212 (2024) — about 21.3× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~239 (extrapolated at 6.4%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 280.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 6,561 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 12.8% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 188 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 212 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 212 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 280 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 58.9y is 20.0 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 16% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 58.9 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 16.5% |
| Age Summary · Character | retirement community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 212 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 35 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 33.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 61.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 83 |
| Population under 18 | 35 |
| Median age | 58.9 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 212 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.39 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 141 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 9 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 39.0% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 75.4% |
| Black population | 17.9% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 5.2% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 75.0% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 3.8% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 1% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 134 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 68 |
| Share born in this state | 63.2% |
| Share born in another state | 36.8% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 32.1% |
| Foreign-born residents | 3.8% |
| Naturalized citizens | 0.9% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 2 |
Households & Family Composition
97 households. Averaging 2.2 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 66% are family households — near the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 62 families, 13% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 24 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 62 |
| Married couples with children | 8 |
| Average household size | 2.19 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 7.5% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 10 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 8 |
| Family households | 64 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 66.0% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 97 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 5.3% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 70 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 5.3% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 6,019 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 5,949 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 70 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 19 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 8.6% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 4 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | VA-04 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51181 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 181 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Surry |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 16.9% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 10.20 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 26.40 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51181 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Surry County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 161 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51181 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Surry County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 63.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 56.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 43.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 6,422 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 3 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 16.5% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 212, booming, retirement community, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 212 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Surry County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade