Surry County, NC — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$56,095
Per Capita Income
$31,947
Poverty Rate
16.7%
SNAP Recipients
18.4%
Gini Index
0.475
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K23.8%
$25K–$50K22.5%
$50K–$75K15.1%
$75K–$100K13.4%
$100K–$150K16.4%
$150K–$200K5.1%
$200K+3.8%
The median household income in Surry County, NC is $56,095 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $31,947. 16.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 18.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.475 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).