Dobson is a town located in Surry County North Carolina. Dobson has a 2024 population of 1,462. 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 1,464 in 2020.
The average household income in Dobson is $66,806 with a poverty rate of 10.34%. The median age in Dobson is 37.3 years: 33.9 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dobson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,316 | 72.63% |
| Black or African American | 222 | 12.25% |
| Two or more races | 115 | 6.35% |
| Asian | 102 | 5.63% |
| Other race | 57 | 3.15% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 571 | 2.51 | 47.3 | 52.7 |
| Married | 247 | 3.64 | 68.8 | 31.2 |
| Non Family | 231 | 1.17 | 31.6 | 68.4 |
| Female | 86 | 2.81 | 23.3 | 76.7 |
| Male | 7 | 3.43 | 100 | 0 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
47.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 141 | 10.98% |
| Associates Degree | 241 | 18.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 194 | 15.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 76 | 5.92% |
| High School Graduate | 292 | 22.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53 | 4.13% |
| Some College | 287 | 22.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 806 | 740 | 170 |
| Black | 167 | 119 | 53 |
| Hispanic | 165 | 99 | 18 |
| Asian | 101 | 101 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 91 | 68 | 20 |
| Other Race | 57 | 47 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 31.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,688 | $0 | $33,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,913 | $0 | $50,865 |
| High School Graduate | $33,750 | $34,120 | $30,833 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,906 | $40,625 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,841 | $33,981 | $28,438 |
| Some College | $26,265 | $0 | $26,250 |
$32,841
Average Earnings
$33,981
Average Male
$28,438
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.57% of Dobson residents speak only English, while 21.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 992 | 97 | 9.78% |
| Hispanic | 235 | 41 | 17.45% |
| Multiple | 113 | 33 | 29.2% |
| Other | 17 | 11 | 64.71% |
| Black | 80 | 6 | 7.5% |
10.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.04%
Male Poverty Rate
11.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dobson is Other, with 64.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dobson is Black, with 7.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.25% |
| High School | 25% |
| Some College | 6.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 85.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 40.54% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,167 | $82,511 |
| Households | $54,236 | $66,806 |
| Married Families | $89,821 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,729 | $39,850 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.2%
Male Marriage Rate
40.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
63
Number of Veterans
53
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Vietnam | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50 | 4.5% |
| Black | 13 | 6.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.6%
Labor Force Participation
42.7%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.38%
Born in Dobson
88.25%
Native Born
11.75%
Foreign Born
11.2%
Non Citizen
0.55%
Naturalized
88.25% of Dobson residents were born in the United States, with 67.38% having been born in North Carolina. 11.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,461 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 1,461 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 1,461 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2026 | 1,462 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 1,462 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1,462 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2023 | 1,463 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 1,465 | 2 | 0.14% |
| 2021 | 1,463 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2020 | 1,464 | -74 | -4.81% |
| 2019 | 1,538 | -5 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 1,543 | -5 | -0.32% |
| 2017 | 1,548 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2016 | 1,549 | -4 | -0.26% |
| 2015 | 1,553 | -10 | -0.64% |
| 2014 | 1,563 | -4 | -0.26% |
| 2013 | 1,567 | -13 | -0.82% |
| 2012 | 1,580 | -8 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 1,588 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1,588 | 0 | 0% |