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Surry County, NC: growth, migration and housing
Surry County has 72,287 residents, up 1.3% since 2020 (+0.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,426 households moved in and 1,329 moved out (+97 net), bringing in a net $7.1M of income. Median household income is $55,656, the median home $177,600 and median rent $761 a month.
In North Carolina: 77th of 100 counties for 5-year population growth · 74th of 100 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 71st of 100 counties for median household income · 71st of 100 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Surry County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Forsyth County, NC | 197 | $10.7M |
| Stokes County, NC | 131 | $5.7M |
| Yadkin County, NC | 117 | $5.5M |
| Wilkes County, NC | 104 | $5.5M |
| Carroll County, VA | 59 | $2.3M |
| Patrick County, VA | 38 | $1.6M |
| Guilford County, NC | 37 | $2.2M |
| Wake County, NC | 30 | $2.2M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Surry County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Forsyth County, NC | 144 | $6.6M |
| Stokes County, NC | 144 | $7.3M |
| Wilkes County, NC | 106 | $5.6M |
| Yadkin County, NC | 97 | $4.0M |
| Carroll County, VA | 58 | $2.2M |
| Patrick County, VA | 36 | $1.7M |
| Guilford County, NC | 33 | $1.4M |
| Iredell County, NC | 29 | $2.2M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.