Time Zone: Surry County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Dobson is the Seat for Surry County.
Surry County was founded in 1771 and was created by taking area from RowanCounty.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Surry had a population of 72,496 people. This is an increase of 1.79% since the last Census (which gave a population of 71,219 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Surry represented 0.88% of the total population of North Carolina, making it the state's 35th most populous county (out of 100 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 73,673 | +3.45% | +1.62% since 2009 |
2009 | 72,496 | +1.79% | +0.15% since 2008 |
2008 | 72,388 | +1.64% | +0.36% since 2007 |
2007 | 72,126 | +1.27% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 71,219 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Surry County Census Page for Surry County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Surry County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Surry County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Mount Airy | 10,631 | 8,484 | 25.31% increase |
Elkin | 4,121 | 4,109 | 0.29% increase |
Dobson | 1,452 | 1,457 | 0.34% decrease |
Pilot Mountain | 1,261 | 1,281 | 1.56% decrease |
Websites for Surry County
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