Surry County, NC Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Surry County was 71,403, a 0.29% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Surry County's population was 71,196, a decline of 0.25% compared to a population of 71,372 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Surry County, NC population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Surry County increased by 110. In this period, the peak population was 73,779 in the year 2010. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 71,293 - -
2001 71,719 426 0.6%
2002 72,031 312 0.44%
2003 72,217 186 0.26%
2004 71,964 -253 -0.35%
2005 72,228 264 0.37%
2006 72,378 150 0.21%
2007 72,513 135 0.19%
2008 72,791 278 0.38%
2009 72,751 -40 -0.05%
2010 73,779 1,028 1.41%
2011 73,499 -280 -0.38%
2012 73,292 -207 -0.28%
2013 72,637 -655 -0.89%
2014 72,480 -157 -0.22%
2015 71,990 -490 -0.68%
2016 72,024 34 0.05%
2017 72,114 90 0.12%
2018 71,957 -157 -0.22%
2019 71,741 -216 -0.3%
2020 71,372 -369 -0.51%
2021 71,196 -176 -0.25%
2022 71,403 207 0.29%
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Surry County, NC population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Surry County's population increased by 2,486 (3.49%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Surry County's population decreased by 2,407 (3.26%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Surry County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Surry County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 71,403. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Surry County's population peaked in year 2010 at 73,779.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Surry County's population was lowest in year 2021 at 71,196.

Surry County, NC annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Surry County grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 11 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Surry County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.01% per year. Overall the population grew 0.15% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Surry County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Surry County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.01% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 31. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Surry County's population grew the most with an increase of 1,028 (1.41%).

While from 2012 and 2013, Surry County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 655 (-0.89%).

Things to know

Is Surry County, NC population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Surry County's population increased by 31 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 176 (0.25%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 207 (0.29%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Surry County, NC changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Surry County decreased by 1,234 (1.70%). The population was highest at 72,637 in the year 2013 and lowest at 71,196 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.26%.

References

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Surry County, NC Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Surry County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Surry County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Surry County was 71,403, a 0.29% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Surry County population was 71,196, a decline of 0.25% compared to a population of 71,372 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Surry County increased by 110. In this period, the peak population was 73,779 in the year 2010. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Surry County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Surry County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Surry County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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