Dobson, North Carolina

Dobson, North Carolina
West Atkins Street
Location of Dobson, North Carolina
Coordinates: 36°23′34″N 80°43′28″W / 36.39278°N 80.72444°W / 36.39278; -80.72444
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountySurry
Established1891
Government
 • TypeLocal/Municipal
 • MayorRicky Draughn
 • Town ManagerLaura Neely
Area
 • Total
2.04 sq mi (5.29 km2)
 • Land2.03 sq mi (5.26 km2)
 • Water0.012 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
1,230 ft (370 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,462
 • Density719.9/sq mi (277.97/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
27017
Area code336
FIPS code37-17340
GNIS feature ID2406382
Websitewww.dobson-nc.com

Dobson is a town and the county seat in Dobson Township, Surry County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 1,396. Dobson is the home of the Shelton Vineyards, the largest winery in North Carolina. It is also home to a significant Latino population due to the large number of farms in the area. The main crops in the area are corn, tobacco and soy beans.