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Dobson

County:
Surry County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.032

Dobson is a town located in Surry County, North Carolina. Dobson has a 2026 population of 1,468. It is also the county seat of Surry County. Dobson is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by -0.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,470 in 2020.

The median household income in Dobson is $43,750 with a poverty rate of 22.42%. The median age in Dobson is 35.8 years: 33.8 years for males, and 37.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 130.4 males.

1.5K
Total Population
722
Density (mi²)

Dobson Population

Dobson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,46800%
20251,468-1-0.07%
20241,46900%
20231,469-2-0.14%
20221,47100%
20211,47110.07%
20201,47000%
20191,538-5-0.32%
20181,543-5-0.32%
20171,548-1-0.06%
20161,549-4-0.26%
20151,553-10-0.64%
20141,563-4-0.26%
20131,567-13-0.82%
20121,580-8-0.5%
20111,58800%
20101,58800%

Median Age

Overall: 35.8 years
Female: 37.7 years
Male: 33.8 years

Dobson Adults

There are 1,313 adults, (307 of whom are seniors) in Dobson.

Sex Ratio

Female: 717 (43.4%)
Male: 935 (56.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Dobson includes 64.77% White, 11.32% Black or African American, 5.69% other race, 3.93% Asian, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,07064.77%
Two or more races23614.29%
Black or African American18711.32%
Other race945.69%
Asian653.93%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races19411.74%
Other race945.69%
White684.12%
Asian10.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,00260.65%
Black or African American18711.32%
Asian643.87%
Two or more races422.54%

Dobson Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Dobson 's average per capita income is $36,597. Household income levels show a median of $43,750. The poverty rate stands at 22.42%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$95,250-
Families$72,679$84,459
Households$43,750$64,899
Non Families$18,828$37,317

$36,597

Average Income

$43,750

Median Household Income

22.42%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)