Mount Airy is a city located in Surry County North Carolina. Mount Airy has a 2024 population of 10,590. Mount Airy is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually and its population has decreased by -0.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,669 in 2020.
The average household income in Mount Airy is $68,232 with a poverty rate of 27.13%. The median age in Mount Airy is 46.7 years: 42.8 years for males, and 49.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Airy was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,113 | 85.72% |
| Black or African American | 901 | 8.48% |
| Two or more races | 346 | 3.25% |
| Asian | 237 | 2.23% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.05% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,925 | 2.08 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
| Non Family | 2,330 | 1.11 | 44.2 | 55.8 |
| Married | 1,562 | 2.9 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Female | 787 | 3.06 | 50.4 | 49.6 |
| Male | 246 | 2.97 | 32.5 | 67.5 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
56.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 856 | 10.58% |
| Associates Degree | 661 | 8.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,198 | 14.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 764 | 9.45% |
| High School Graduate | 1,950 | 24.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 445 | 5.5% |
| Some College | 2,213 | 27.36% |
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 | 6,935 | 5,874 | 1,862 |
| Black | 700 | 517 | 65 |
| Hispanic | 222 | 178 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 190 | 166 | 5 |
| Asian | 102 | 74 | 29 |
| Native American | 29 | 29 | 1 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 28.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,750 | $0 | $45,372 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,938 | $70,833 | $51,404 |
| High School Graduate | $36,891 | $44,732 | $21,136 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,318 | $28,571 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,500 | $44,554 | $29,418 |
| Some College | $35,000 | $39,386 | $27,569 |
$37,500
Average Earnings
$44,554
Average Male
$29,418
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.22% of Mount Airy residents speak only English, while 7.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,595 | 2,198 | 25.57% |
| Black | 876 | 313 | 35.73% |
| Multiple | 346 | 136 | 39.31% |
| Asian | 237 | 131 | 55.27% |
| Native | 29 | 27 | 93.1% |
27.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.4%
Male Poverty Rate
29.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Airy is Native, with 93.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Airy is White, with 25.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58.8% |
| Some College | 25.59% |
| High School | 19.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 54.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 44% |
| Female Employed | 17.79% |
| Male Employed | 8.82% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,680 | $90,380 |
| Households | $39,873 | $68,232 |
| Married Families | $98,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,585 | $39,433 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.3%
Male Marriage Rate
34.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
657
Number of Veterans
574
Male Veterans
83
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 275 |
| First Gulf War | 98 |
| Korea | 83 |
| Second Gulf War | 75 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 328 |
| 65 to 74 | 119 |
| 55 to 64 | 108 |
| 35 to 54 | 102 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 598 | 8.03% |
| Black | 45 | 5.91% |
| Native American | 9 | 31.03% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 2.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.1%
Labor Force Participation
48.9%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
68.19%
Born in Mount Airy
95.01%
Native Born
4.99%
Foreign Born
2.6%
Non Citizen
2.4%
Naturalized
95.01% of Mount Airy residents were born in the United States, with 68.19% having been born in North Carolina. 2.6% 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 | 10,492 | -19 | -0.18% |
| 2028 | 10,511 | -20 | -0.19% |
| 2027 | 10,531 | -20 | -0.19% |
| 2026 | 10,551 | -19 | -0.18% |
| 2025 | 10,570 | -20 | -0.19% |
| 2024 | 10,590 | -20 | -0.19% |
| 2023 | 10,610 | -25 | -0.24% |
| 2022 | 10,635 | 12 | 0.11% |
| 2021 | 10,623 | -46 | -0.43% |
| 2020 | 10,669 | 466 | 4.57% |
| 2019 | 10,203 | -49 | -0.48% |
| 2018 | 10,252 | 37 | 0.36% |
| 2017 | 10,215 | 5 | 0.05% |
| 2016 | 10,210 | 69 | 0.68% |
| 2015 | 10,141 | -83 | -0.81% |
| 2014 | 10,224 | -28 | -0.27% |
| 2013 | 10,252 | -103 | -0.99% |
| 2012 | 10,355 | -42 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 10,397 | -8 | -0.08% |
| 2010 | 10,405 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,484 | 1,328 | 18.56% |
| 1990 | 7,156 | 294 | 4.28% |
| 1980 | 6,862 | -463 | -6.32% |
| 1970 | 7,325 | 270 | 3.83% |
| 1960 | 7,055 | -137 | -1.9% |
| 1950 | 7,192 | 906 | 14.41% |
| 1940 | 6,286 | 241 | 3.99% |
| 1930 | 6,045 | 1,293 | 27.21% |
| 1920 | 4,752 | 908 | 23.62% |
| 1910 | 3,844 | 1,164 | 43.43% |
| 1900 | 2,680 | -7,812 | -74.46% |