Poverty Rate in Surry County, North Carolina
In Surry County, North Carolina, an estimated 13,635 of 70,224 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Surry County, North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Surry County, North Carolina is 19.4%.
- How many people in Surry County, North Carolina live in poverty?
In Surry County, North Carolina, an estimated 13,635 of 70,224 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Surry County, North Carolina compare to the average for North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Surry County, North Carolina is 51.56% higher than the North Carolina average. In Surry County, North Carolina, an estimated 19.4% of 70,224 people live in poverty. In North Carolina, 12.8% of 10,417,219 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Surry County, North Carolina compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Surry County, North Carolina is 53.97% higher than the US average. In Surry County, North Carolina, an estimated 19.4% of 70,224 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Dobson, North Carolina 10.3% of 1,451 people.
- Elkin, North Carolina 24.3% of 3,823 people.
- Flat Rock, North Carolina 17% of 1,066 people.
- Jonesville, North Carolina 26.1% of 2,634 people.
- Lowgap, North Carolina 0% of 188 people.
Two or more races
39% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Surry County, North Carolina
2022
39% of 7 thousand people
Hispanic
30.6% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Surry County, North Carolina
2022
30.6% of 8 thousand people
White
12.5% Poverty Rate for White people in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
12.5% of 60 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
12.7% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
12.7% of 57 thousand people
Under 18 years
9% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
9% of 14 thousand people
Under 5 years
13.1% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
13.1% of 4 thousand people
5 to 17 years
7.5% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
7.5% of 11 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
8.1% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
8.1% of 14 thousand people
18 to 64 years
13.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
13.2% of 41 thousand people
18 to 34 years
14.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
14.5% of 14 thousand people
35 to 64 years
12.5% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
12.5% of 27 thousand people
60 years and over
17.2% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
17.2% of 20 thousand people
65 years and over
16.8% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
16.8% of 15 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
14.1% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
14.1% of 51 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
37% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
37% of 8 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
14.2% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
14.2% of 13 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
11.5% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
11.5% of 19 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
2.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
2.6% of 11 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
6.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
6.9% of 33 thousand people
Employed
4.8% Poverty Rate for employed people in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
4.8% of 31 thousand people
Male
3.6% Poverty Rate for employed men in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
3.6% of 16 thousand people
Female
6.2% Poverty Rate for employed women in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
6.2% of 15 thousand people
Unemployed
53.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
53.7% of 1 thousand people
Male
57.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
57.9% of 1 thousand people
Female
38.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
38.4% of 302 people
Population 16 years and over
13.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
13.8% of 58 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
1.8% of 23 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
17.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
17.4% of 13 thousand people
Did not work
24.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
24.1% of 22 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
27.4% Poverty Rate for single people in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
27.4% of 15 thousand people
Male
21.5% Poverty Rate for single men in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
21.5% of 7 thousand people
Female
31.8% Poverty Rate for single women in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
31.8% of 9 thousand people
18 to 24 years
35% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
35% of 2 thousand people
25 to 34 years
22.3% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
22.3% of 2 thousand people
35 to 44 years
15.5% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
15.5% of 3 thousand people
45 to 54 years
23.3% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
23.3% of 1 thousand people
55 to 64 years
26.3% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
26.3% of 2 thousand people
65 to 74 years
47.6% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
47.6% of 2 thousand people
75 years and over
21.6% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
21.6% of 3 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
0% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
0% of 6 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
34.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
34.4% of 3 thousand people
Did not work
47.3% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
47.3% of 7 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
12.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Surry County, North Carolina
2023
12.9%
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