Data & Demographics
For Surry County, North CarolinaSurry County Economic Overview PDF download.
Dobson Economic Overview PDF download.
Elkin Economic Overview PDF download.
Mount Airy Economic Overview PDF download.
Pilot Mountain Economic Overview PDF download.
Top 25 Employers in Surry County
| Source: NC Commerce & PTRC, 2018 | Source: NC Commerce, Labor and Economic Analysis Division, 3rd Quarter 2016 | Source: NC Commerce, Labor and Economic Analysis Division, 3rd Quarter 2016 | Source: NC Commerce, Labor and Economic Analysis Division, 3rd Quarter 2016 | |
| Rank | Year | Company Name | Industry | Employment Range |
| 1 | 2018 | Surry Co. Board of Education | Education & Health Services | 1,000+ |
| 2 | 2018 | Wayne Farms | Manufacturing | 500-999 |
| 3 | 2018 | County of Surry | Public Administration | 500-999 |
| 4 | 2018 | Northern Hospital of Surry County | Education and Health Services | 500-999 |
| 5 | 2018 | Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital | Education and Health Services | 500-999 |
| 6 | 2018 | Walmart | Trade, Transportation & Utilities | 500-999 |
| 7 | 2018 | Surry Community College | Education & Health Services | 250-499 |
| 8 | 2018 | Smith Rowe LLC | Construction | 250-499 |
| 9 | 2018 | Pike | Construction | 250-499 |
| 10 | 2018 | Renfro Corporation | Manufacturing | 250-499 |
| 11 | 2018 | PGW/Vitro | Manufacturing | 250-499 |
| 12 | 2018 | Food Lion | Trade, Transportation & Utilities | 250-499 |
| 13 | 2018 | City of Mount Airy | Public Administration | 250-499 |
| 14 | 2018 | HanesBrands, Inc | Manufacturing | 100-249 |
| 15 | 2018 | MVP Group International | Manufacturing | 100-249 |
| 16 | 2018 | Mt. Airy City Schools | Education and Health Services | 100-249 |
| 17 | 2018 | Elkin City Schools | Education and Health Services | 100-249 |
| 18 | 2018 | Advanced Electronic Services | Manufacturing | 100-249 |
| 19 | 2018 | Lowes Home Center | Trade, Transportation, & Utilities | 100-249 |
| 20 | 2018 | Weyerhauser | Manufacturing | 100-249 |
| 21 | 2018 | Mountain Valley Hospice | Education and Health Services | 100-249 |
| 22 | 2018 | NCFI | Manufacturing | 100-249 |
| 23 | 2018 | Carolina Carports | Manufacturing | 100-249 |
| 24 | 2018 | Nester Nosiery | Manufacturing | 100-249 |
| 25 | 2018 | Insteel Wire Products Company | Manufacturing | 100-249 |
| Source: NC Commerce & PTRC, 2018 | Source: NC Commerce, Labor and Economic Analysis Division, 3rd Quarter 2016 | Source: NC Commerce, Labor and Economic Analysis Division, 3rd Quarter 2016 | Source: NC Commerce, Labor and Economic Analysis Division, 3rd Quarter 2016 |
Tax Rates
Surry County Property Tax Rates FY 2018-2019
| Surry County Property Tax Rates FY 2018-2019 | |
| County/Municipality | Tax Rate |
| Surry County | $0.582 |
| Dobson | $0.380 |
| Elkin | $0.550 |
| Mount Airy | $0.600 |
| Pilot Mountain | $0.570 |
| School Taxes (per $100 valuation) | |
| Elkin City Schools | $0.132 |
| Mount Airy Schools | $0.110 |
| Municipal Service Districts ($per 100 valuation) | |
| Elkin | $0.10 |
| Mount Airy | $0.21 |
| NC Corporate Tax Rates: | 3.0% |
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| NC Franchise Tax Rate: | $1.50 per $1,000. |
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| NC Individual Income Taxes: | 5.499% |
| NC Tax Rate Schedule | |
| Sales and Use Tax in Surry County: | 7% |
| Occupancy Tax (lodging): | |
| Dobson | 6% |
| Elkin | 6% |
| Mount Airy | 6% |
| Pilot Mountain | 6% |
| Surry County | 6% |
| Surry County Property Tax Rates FY 2018-2019 |
Utilities
Water & Sewer Information (click on name of town/city for a rate schedule)
Water System
| Municipality/Source | Capacity | Excess |
| Mount Airy | 8,500,000 | 6,200,000 |
| Elkin | 3,000,000 | 2,000,000 |
| Pilot Mountain | 1,500,000 | 1,250,000 |
| Dobson | 3,000,000 | 1,800,000 |
Sewer System
| Municipality/Source | Capacity | Excess |
| Mount Airy | 8,500,000 | 6,200,000 |
| Elkin | 3,000,000 | 2,000,000 |
| Pilot Mountain | 1,500,000 | 1,250,000 |
| Dobson | 3,000,000 | 1,800,000 |
Capacity and Excess figures are in GDP (gallons per day)
Source: County and Municipalities, 06/2015
Contact Us
Surry County Economic Development Partnership Inc. 1218 State St., Mt. Airy NC 27030
PO BOX 7128
336.401.9900