Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC

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2019 Population

151,422

0.0594% 1-year decline

US Senator

Richard Burr

Republican Party

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

44.8

0.674% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

17.5%

6.91% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$43,300

6.67% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$127,500

4% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

61,119

3.24% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC had a population of 151k people with a median age of 44.8 and a median household income of $43,300. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC declined from 151,512 to 151,422, a −0.0594% decrease and its median household income grew from $40,591 to $43,300, a 6.67% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.6%), White (Hispanic) (5.64%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.62%), Other (Hispanic) (2.37%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.934%). 8.1% of the households in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

96.8% of the residents in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wilkesboro High Country--Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC are Wilkes Community College (1,537 degrees awarded in 2020) and Surry Community College (775 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC was $127,500, and the homeownership rate was 74.7%. Most people in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25 minutes. The average car ownership in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC borders Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC, Rockingham & Stokes Counties PUMA, NC, Kernersville Town & Clemmons Village PUMA, NC, Davie, Yadkin & Iredell (North) Counties PUMA, NC, Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC, Mount Rogers Planning District Commission PUMA, VA, and West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA.

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Diversity

Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC is home to a population of 151k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2019, 4.82% of Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (7.3k people).

In 2019, there were 15.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (130k people) in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.55k White (Hispanic) and 5.48k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC are Spanish (10,191 speakers), French (Incl. Cajun) (195 speakers), and Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages (176 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
130k ± 54
White (Hispanic)
8.55k ± 763
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.48k ± 372

8.7%

Hispanic Population

13.2k people

8.7% of the people in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC are hispanic (13.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
10,191 speakers (7.08%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
195 speakers (0.136%)
Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages
176 speakers (0.122%)

8.1% of Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC was Spanish. 7.08% of the overall population of Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC are native Spanish speakers. 0.136% speak French (Incl. Cajun) and 0.122% speak Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.82%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

7.3k people

4.72%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

7.15k people

As of 2019, 4.82% of Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC residents (7.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC was 4.72%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.7

In 2019, the median age of all people in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC was 44.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 45, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC residents was 45.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,330 ± 1,592 people
Honduras
289 ± 417 people
Laos
271 ± 404 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 4,330 Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC residents, followed by Honduras with 289 and Laos with 271.

Citizenship

96.8%

2019 Citizenship

96.7%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 96.8% of Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,568 ± 330
Gulf War (2001-)
1,020 ± 248
Gulf War (1990s)
860 ± 185

Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.5 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for North Carolina. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in North Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of North Carolina across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC is $43,300. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC was Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC with a value of $119,228, followed by Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $115,363 and $108,344.

Males in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $38,459. The income inequality in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.419, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC employs 61.1k people. The largest industries in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC are Construction (4,820 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,822 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,284 people), and the highest paying industries are Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($297,374), Veneer, plywood, & engineered wood products ($106,310), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($88,449).

Wages

Median Household Income

$43,300

2019 value

± $1,362

6.67%

1 Year Growth

± 4.11%

Households in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC have a median annual income of $43,300, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $40,591 in 2018, which represents a 6.67% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$49,513

Average Male Salary in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC

± $7,295

$38,459

Average Female Salary in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC

± $5,584

In 2019, full-time male employees in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC made 1.29 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC

American Indian
$47,919 ± $27,893
White
$39,405 ± $4,386
Two or More Races
$38,398 ± $47,236

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC workers was American Indian. These workers were paid 1.22 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.419

2019 Wage GINI in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC

0.419

2018 Wage GINI in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC

In 2019, the income inequality in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC was 0.419 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0387% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC was Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC with a value of $119,228, followed by Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $115,363 and $108,344.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 45 - 54

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

17.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC (26.1k out of 149k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
22,608 ± 1,062
Hispanic
4,449 ± 489
Other
1,316 ± 325

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

61.1k

2019 Value

3.24%

1 Year growth

± 3.24%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 3.24%, from 59.2k employees to 61.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,086 people), Cashiers (2,035 people), and Registered nurses (2,019 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC, by number of employees, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,086 people), Cashiers (2,035 people), and Registered nurses (2,019 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC has an unusually high number of residents working as Textile machine setters, operators, and tenders (27.9 times higher than expected), Cutting workers (6.09 times), and Sewing machine operators (4.59 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC, by average salary, are Physicians ($234,384), Chief executives & legislators ($156,141), and Lodging managers ($146,390).

Industries

Employment by Industries

61.1k

2019 Value

3.24%

1 Year growth

± 3.24%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 3.24%, from 59.2k employees to 61.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC, are Construction (4,820 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,822 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,284 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC, by number of employees, are Construction (4,820 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,822 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,284 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC has an unusually high number of Knitting fabric mills, & apparel knitting mills (44 times higher than expected), Fiber, yarn, & thread mills (37.3 times), and Tobacco manufacturing (27.8 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC, by average salary, are Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($297,374), Veneer, plywood, & engineered wood products ($106,310), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($88,449).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.9B, followed by Machinery ($49B) and Pharmaceuticals ($48.7B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$488B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

89.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $488B. This is expected to increase 89.6% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$35.1B
Virginia
$27B
Georgia
$18.5B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $35.1B, followed by Virginia with $27B and Georgia and $18.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%). The most partisan county was Durham County, NC with 80.4% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.881%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of North Carolina.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for North Carolina

49.9% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in North Carolina

Durham County, NC
80.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Yadkin County, NC
80% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Graham County, NC
79.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in North Carolina was Durham County, NC with 80.4% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in North Carolina colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from North Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Richard Burr

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Wilkesboro High Country--Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC awarded 2,312 degrees. The student population of Wilkesboro High Country--Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC is skewed towards women, with 2,104 male students and 3,434 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wilkesboro High Country--Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC are White (1,852 and 80.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (298 and 12.9%), Unknown (69 and 2.99%), and Two or More Races (37 and 1.6%).

The largest universities in Wilkesboro High Country--Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Wilkes Community College (1,537 and 66.5%) and Surry Community College (775 and 33.5%).

The most popular majors in Wilkesboro High Country--Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (423 and 18.3%), Animal Husbandry & Production (210 and 9.08%), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (191 and 8.26%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
423 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
75 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
38 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Wilkesboro High Country--Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 423 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Wilkesboro High Country--Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Wilkes Community College
1,537 degrees awarded
Surry Community College
775 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Wilkesboro High Country--Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wilkes Community College with 1,537 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

1,251

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,061

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 1,251 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wilkesboro High Country--Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC, which is 1.18 times more than the 1,061 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Wilkesboro High Country--Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,852 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
298 degrees awarded
Unknown
69 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Wilkesboro High Country--Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC was White students. These 1,852 degrees mean that there were 6.21 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 298 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC was $127,500 in 2019, which is 0.53 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $122,600 to $127,500, a 4% increase. The homeownership rate in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC is 74.7%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 25 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$127,500

2019 Median

± $3,665

$122,600

2018 Median

± $3,524

In 2019, the median property value in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC grew to to $127,500 from the previous year's value of $122,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$43,300

Median Household Income

± $1,362

62.8k

Number of Households

± 1,600

In 2019, the median household income of the 62.8k households in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC grew to $43,300 from the previous year's value of $40,591.

The following chart displays the households in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

74.7%

2019 Homeownership

73.3%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 74.7% of the housing units in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

25 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (25 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 3.24% of the workforce in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (85.3%)
Carpooled (10%)
Worked At Home (2.89%)

In 2019, 85.3% of workers in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10%) and those who worked at home (2.89%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

88.2% of the population of Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 38.7% on employee plans, 17.4% on Medicaid, 16.8% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 1.32% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Carolina was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1405 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.496% decrease from the previous year (1412 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1718 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 389 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Jones County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (27.2%). Additionally, Bladen County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (49.1%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

1,405 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,405 patients per year. This represents a 0.496% decrease from the previous year (1,412 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

$7,264

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in North Carolina

$3,859

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,225

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,260

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in North Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.37%, from $7,027 to $7,264.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

11.8%

Uninsured

38.7%

Employer Coverage

17.4%

Medicaid

16.8%

Medicare

14%

Non-Group

1.32%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC declined by 1.1% from 11.9% to 11.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.