Surry County, North Carolina Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

71,425

Diversity Score

32.5

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
81.1%%

Surry County, North Carolina Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Surry County, North Carolina Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)57,93581.1%
Hispanic or Latino8,95212.5%
Black / African American2,5373.6%
Two or More Races1,2681.8%
Asian4750.7%
Other Race1860.3%
Pacific Islander380.1%
Native American340.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Surry County, North Carolina

The largest racial or ethnic group in Surry County, North Carolina is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 81.1% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Surry County, North Carolina has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 32.5/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
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