Mount Airy, North Carolina
Mount Airy: city in Surry County, North Carolina, United States
About
Mount Airy is a city located in the county of Surry in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,388 and a population density of 338 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 10,175 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Mount Airy
| Population | 10,175 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Surry County |
| Postal code | 27030–27031 |
| Phone Area Codes | 336 |
| Area | 30.69 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.4993,-80.6073 |
| Altitude | 1,115 feet / 340 meters |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 04:56:59 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 332 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.09% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 74℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Mount Airy is located at 36°29'57"N 80°36'26"W (36.4993000, -80.6072900).
Mount Airy map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Mount Airy decreased by 2.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,388 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,397 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,355 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,252 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,224 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,143 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,208 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,211 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,250 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,208 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,175 | -0.32% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Mount Airy
1Andy Griffith Museum
218 Rockford St, Mt Airy, NC 27030, United States View details
Phone: +13367861604 | Website available
2Mayberry Courthouse & Jail
625 S Main St, Mt Airy, NC 27030, United States View details
Phone: +13367866066 | Website available
3Riverside Park
350 Riverside Dr, Mt Airy, NC 27030, United States View details
Phone: +13367868313
4Wally's Service Station
625 S Main St, Mt Airy, NC 27030, United States View details
Phone: +13367866066 | Website available
5Veterans Memorial Park
691 W Lebanon St, Mt Airy, NC 27030, United States View details
Phone: +13367862236 | Website available
Where to Eat in Mount Airy
1Old North State Winery
308 N Main St, Mt Airy, NC 27030, United States View details
Phone: +13367899463 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Mount Airy
1North Carolina Welcome Center
158 I-77, Mt Airy, NC 27030, United States View details
Phone: +13363202181 | Website available
2Surry County Fair
691 W Lebanon St, Mt Airy, NC 27030, United States View details
Phone: +13367862236 | Website available
People born in Mount Airy (19)
People born in Mount Airy, including actor, television producer, Southern gospel singer, and writer Andy Griffith, country singer-songwriter Donna Fargo, politician Alex Sink, .
More notable people
- Maddie Gardner (Nationally recognized allstar cheerleader.) she was born in 13/07/1993
- Ben Callahan (American baseball player) he was born in 19/05/1957
- Bill Cox (American football player (1929-2017)) he was born in 09/05/1929
- Chubby Dean (Major League Baseball player) he was born in 24/08/1915
- David Gibbs (American football player and coach) he was born in 10/01/1968
- Frank Beamer (American college football player, college football coach) he was born in 18/10/1946
- George M. Holmes (American politician (1929-2009)) he was born in 20/06/1929
- James Childress (American philosopher and theologian) he was born in 04/10/1940
- Ron Blackburn (American baseball player) he was born in 23/04/1935
- Maddy O'Reilly (American movie actress) she was born in 03/05/1990
- Joseph Jessup (Negro League Baseball player) he was born in 11/07/1914
- Anna Wood (American actress) she was born in 30/12/1985
- Ronnie Bowman he was born in 09/07/1961
- Sarah Stevens (US politician) she was born in 15/02/1960
- Thomas Woltz he was born in 25/09/1967
- Luke Lambert (NASCAR crew chief)
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Mount Airy, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199768 | Surry Community College | Dobson (NC) | 27017-8432 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to Mount Airy, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WNS | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | 100 West 5th Street | BUS |
| UWS | Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car | 601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr | BUS |
| HPT | High Point | 100 West High St | RAIL |
| LEX | Lexington | Center St. and railroad tracks | RAIL |
| BLK | Blacksburg, VA | 291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Mount Airy.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Airy Post Office | Mount Airy (NC) | 27030 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Mount Airy, Maryland city in Surry County, North Carolina, United States with a population of 9,502 people.
- Mount Airy, Georgia town in Habersham County, Georgia, United States with a population of 1,280 people.
Other cities in Surry County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Surry County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elkin | 4,001 | Town in Surry and Wilkes counties in North Carolina, United States |
| Flat Rock | 1,556 | Township in Surry County, North Carolina |
| Dobson | 1,534 | Human settlement in Surry County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Toast | 1,450 | Township in Surry County, North Carolina |
| Pilot Mountain | 1,408 | City in Piedmont Triad, North Carolina, United States of America |
| White Plains | 1,074 | Township in Surry County, North Carolina |
Distance to Other Cities
Mount Airy distances to largest North Carolina cities