Virginia

Surry

6,561
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Surry

Surry, Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 6,227. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 6,561.

Its recorded population peaked at 9,715 in 1910, and has since declined by roughly 32 percent.

On the ground today, 6 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Raid on Paspahegh Village 1610, 1622 Massacre – Martin's Hundred Attack, Powhatan Massacre of 1622, and 20 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20206,561
20107,058
20006,829
19906,145
19806,046
19705,882
19606,220
19506,220
19406,193
19307,096
19209,305
19109,715
19008,469
18908,256
18807,391
18705,585
18606,133
18505,679
18406,480
18307,109
18206,594
18106,855
18006,535
17906,227
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Surry

Military engagements that took place in Surry, Virginia.

Raid on Paspahegh Village 1610
1610
1622 Massacre – Martin's Hundred Attack
1622
Powhatan Massacre of 1622
1622
1622 Massacre – Wolstenholme Towne Attack
1622
Wilson's Wharf
1864
Skirmish at Cabin Point (Surry County)
1864

Historic places in Surry

National Register of Historic Places listings in Surry, Virginia.

Glebe House of Southwark Parish
Spring Grove
Bacon's Castle
Bacon's Castle
Second Southwark Church Archeological Site (44SY65)
Surry
Swann's Point Plantation Site
Scotland
Chippokes Plantation
Jamestown
Surry County Courthouse Complex
Surry
Pleasant Point
Scotland
Enos House
Surry
Four Mile Tree
Surry
Cedar Ridge
Disputanta
Rogers' Store
Surry
Walnut Valley
Highgate
Montpelier
Cabin Point
Rich Neck Farm
Surry
Old Brick Church
Bacon's Castle
Smith's Fort
Surry
Warren House
Surry
Snow Hill
Gwaltney Corner
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Frequently asked about Surry

When does Surry first appear in the US census?
Surry, Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 6,227.
What is the population of Surry?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Surry had a recorded population of 6,561.
When did Surry's population peak?
Surry's recorded population peaked at 9,715 in 1910.
Were any battles fought in Surry?
6 documented military engagements took place in Surry, including Raid on Paspahegh Village 1610, 1622 Massacre – Martin's Hundred Attack, Powhatan Massacre of 1622.
How many historic places are in Surry?
20 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Surry, Virginia.
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