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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 2025 population of 1,468 . It is also the county seat of Surry County . Dobson is currently declining at a rate of -0.07% annually and its population has decreased by -0.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,470 in 2020.

The average household income in Dobson is $59,858 with a poverty rate of 16.05%. The median age in Dobson is 37.9 years: 34.8 years for males, and 47.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 126.3 males.

1.5K
Total Population
722
Density (mi²)
-1 -0.07%
Growth

Dobson Population

Dobson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Dobson includes 70.48% White, 13.61% Black or African American, 4.54% Asian, 3.75% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (70.48%)

Black or African American (13.61%)

Two or more races (7.63%)

Asian (4.54%)

Other race (3.75%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,07270.48%
Black or African American20713.61%
Two or more races1167.63%
Asian694.54%
Other race573.75%

Dobson Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Dobson's average per capita income is $32,222. Household income levels show a median of $44,531. The poverty rate stands at 16.05%.

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$81,563-
Families$71,316$81,586
Households$44,531$59,858
Non Families$18,750$35,469

$32,222

Average Income

$44,531

Median Household Income

16.05%

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)