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 $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.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dobson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,072 | 70.48% |
| Black or African American | 207 | 13.61% |
| Two or more races | 116 | 7.63% |
| Asian | 69 | 4.54% |
| Other race | 57 | 3.75% |
| 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 | 537 | 2.13 | 41.3 | 58.7 |
| Non Family | 271 | 1.05 | 27.7 | 72.3 |
| Married | 183 | 3.45 | 67.2 | 32.8 |
| Female | 64 | 2.73 | 7.8 | 92.2 |
| Male | 19 | 2.74 | 100 | 0 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
41.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 201 | 17.4% |
| Associates Degree | 198 | 17.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 150 | 12.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 70 | 6.06% |
| High School Graduate | 278 | 24.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 3.29% |
| Some College | 220 | 19.05% |
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 | 748 | 612 | 131 |
| Black | 176 | 126 | 55 |
| Hispanic | 124 | 83 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 81 | 64 | 13 |
| Asian | 66 | 66 | 15 |
| Other Race | 57 | 46 | 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 31.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,266 | $0 | $41,607 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,141 | $61,250 | $53,828 |
| High School Graduate | $33,854 | $35,815 | $31,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,313 | $29,375 | $40,250 |
| Overall | $32,222 | $32,981 | $31,528 |
| Some College | $28,710 | $0 | $28,449 |
$32,222
Average Earnings
$32,981
Average Male
$31,528
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.97% of Dobson residents speak only English, while 17.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 859 | 136 | 15.83% |
| Multiple | 111 | 38 | 34.23% |
| Hispanic | 143 | 38 | 26.57% |
| Other | 12 | 6 | 50% |
| Black | 59 | 6 | 10.17% |
16.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.8%
Male Poverty Rate
18.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dobson is Other, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dobson is Black, with 10.17% 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 16.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.72% |
| High School | 22.89% |
| Some College | 10% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 54.55% |
| Female Employed | 1.77% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,316 | $81,586 |
| Households | $44,531 | $59,858 |
| Married Families | $81,563 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,750 | $35,469 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.3%
Male Marriage Rate
38.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
66
Number of Veterans
54
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42 | 4.56% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 18.82% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 9.41% |
| Black | 8 | 3.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
5.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.2%
Labor Force Participation
38.8%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
71.79%
Born in Dobson
90.66%
Native Born
9.34%
Foreign Born
8.81%
Non Citizen
0.53%
Naturalized
90.66% of Dobson residents were born in the United States, with 71.79% having been born in North Carolina. 8.81% 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% |