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Mount Airy, NC
City in Surry County, North Carolina.
Population
10,633
Land area
11.7sq mi
People per sq mi
908
ZIP codes
0
Mount Airy and its ZIP codes
Mount Airy at a glance
- Mount Airy is about 4.1 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 95th among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- The median household income is $40,275, 44% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $181,900 (37% below North Carolina) and median rent is $725 a month.
Local data for Mount Airy, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mount Airy, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,275
Poverty rate
26.9%
Median home value
$181,900
Median rent
$725/mo
Homeownership
55.4%
Bachelor's or higher
23.1%
Median age
46.0
Average commute
17.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (790), Irish Americans (533), Mexican Americans (513).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Surry County. PPP loans are for Mount Airy.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,491
28,718 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,267
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$473M
FY 2026, $6,623 per person
How people get to work
Mount Airy, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled12.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 17.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mount Airy, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
866
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
19
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 25°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mount Airy, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.8%
U.S. 11.1% +2.7 pts
Cities near Mount Airy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Flat RockCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 2.6 |
| ToastCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 1.5 |
| White PlainsCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 4 |
| Cana, VACensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 7.9 |
| DobsonTown | 10 mi | 2 |
| Pilot MountainTown | 12 mi | 2 |
| Fancy Gap, VACensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4 |
| LowgapCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| PinnacleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.6 |
| Hillsville, VATown | 19 mi | 9.7 |
| SmithtownCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| BoonvilleTown | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| Woodlawn, VACensus-designated place | 20 mi | 19.2 |
| Meadows of Dan, VACensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| Galax, VACity | 20 mi | 8.2 |
| East BendTown | 21 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mount Airy, NC in?
- Mount Airy is in Surry County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Mount Airy, NC?
- About 10,633 people live in Mount Airy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mount Airy?
- Nearby places include Flat Rock (1.6 mi), Toast (1.6 mi), White Plains (4.8 mi), Cana, VA (6.5 mi), Dobson (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023