Surry County, county in North Carolina, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 71,683 inhabitants. The county was created 254 years ago in 1770. Its county seat is Dobson.
There are 7 city/town in Surry County, NC. The largest city of Surry County is Mount Airy with a population of 10,175. Other cities include, Elkin population 4,001, Flat Rock population 1,556, Dobson population 1,534, Toast population 1,450
Flat Rock, Township in Surry County, North Carolina
Nestled in northwestern North Carolina, Surry County is home to a collection of small historic towns that embrace traditional Southern charm and rural pace of life. Though not largely populated, Surry County's cities serve as hubs of community life in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Some of the most notable towns include Mount Airy, Elkin, Pilot Mountain, Dobson, and Surry.
Mount Airy is renowned as the inspiration behind the idyllic Mayberry from The Andy Griffith Show. Elkin lies along the Yadkin River and contains several wineries. Pilot Mountain is a popular recreational draw with its iconic knob. Dobson serves as the county seat and center of local government. And Surry provides stunning views from atop Surry County Community College's campus.
Beyond these population centers, Surry County also includes bucolic villages like Ararat and quaint communities like Toast that seem frozen in a simpler time. Surry County's small-town charm and breathtaking natural beauty make it a hidden gem in northwestern North Carolina.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Surry County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Dobson | Human settlement in Surry County, North Carolina, United States of America | 1,534 |
Elkin | Town in Surry and Wilkes counties in North Carolina, United States | 4,001 |
Flat Rock | Township in Surry County, North Carolina | 1,556 |
Mount Airy | City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States | 10,175 |
Pilot Mountain | City in Piedmont Triad, North Carolina, United States of America | 1,408 |
Toast | Township in Surry County, North Carolina | 1,450 |
White Plains | Township in Surry County, North Carolina | 1,074 |