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Salisbury Overview

32,960
TOTAL POPULATION
15,485
MALE POPULATION
17,475
FEMALE POPULATION
88.61
MALES / 100 FEMALES
112.85
FEMALES / 100 MALES
30.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,264
PER CAPITA INCOME
$70,089
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$53,309
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
14.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
85.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,657
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
17,245
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Salisbury Zip Codes

Salisbury Area Codes

Race in Salisbury

The most populous races in Salisbury are White / Caucasian (15,140 | 45.9%), Black / African American (13,310 | 40.4%), and Two or more Races (2,484 | 7.5%).
Race in Salisbury
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,5634.7%
Black / African American13,31040.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,7155.2%
Native / Alaskan1250.4%
White / Caucasian15,14045.9%
Two or more Races2,4847.5%
Some other Race3381.0%
Total32,960100.0%

Ancestry in Salisbury

The most populous ancestries reported in Salisbury are German (3,443 | 10.4%), English (2,584 | 7.8%), Irish (2,495 | 7.6%), Haitian (2,324 | 7.0%), and American (1,932 | 5.9%), together accounting for 38.8% of all Salisbury residents.
Ancestry in Salisbury
Ancestry# Population% Population
African2810.9%
American1,9325.9%
Apache40.0%
Arab980.3%
Armenian20.0%
Austrian940.3%
Bahamian280.1%
Belgian510.2%
Bermudan450.1%
Bhutanese200.1%
Blackfeet130.0%
Brazilian3050.9%
British2030.6%
British West Indian20.0%
Burmese2520.8%
Canadian100.0%
Celtic170.1%
Central American1800.5%
Central American Indian1140.4%
Cherokee790.2%
Colombian80.0%
Comanche470.1%
Costa Rican470.1%
Croatian460.1%
Cuban530.2%
Czech540.2%
Dominican2620.8%
Dutch1470.4%
Eastern European490.2%
Egyptian830.3%
English2,5847.8%
Estonian70.0%
Ethiopian340.1%
European1440.4%
Finnish160.1%
French2430.7%
French Canadian390.1%
German3,44310.4%
Ghanaian100.0%
Greek410.1%
Guatemalan80.0%
Haitian2,3247.0%
Hungarian1050.3%
Indian (Asian)2880.9%
Iranian400.1%
Irish2,4957.6%
Iroquois90.0%
Italian1,6114.9%
Jamaican1760.5%
Kiowa120.0%
Korean3070.9%
Lebanese470.1%
Lithuanian130.0%
Mexican8862.7%
Mexican American Indian530.2%
Native Hawaiian200.1%
Navajo60.0%
Northern European300.1%
Norwegian3120.9%
Pennsylvania German140.0%
Peruvian430.1%
Polish5071.5%
Portuguese2020.6%
Pueblo40.0%
Puerto Rican870.3%
Romanian170.1%
Russian790.2%
Salvadoran1250.4%
Scandinavian1100.3%
Scotch-Irish1300.4%
Scottish4521.4%
Slovak900.3%
South American510.2%
Spaniard20.0%
Spanish40.0%
Sri Lankan5831.8%
Subsaharan African3531.1%
Sudanese200.1%
Swedish550.2%
Swiss430.1%
Syrian340.1%
Thai130.0%
Ukrainian280.1%
Welsh810.3%
West Indian470.1%
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Immigrants in Salisbury

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Salisbury came from Latin America (2,601 | 7.9%), Caribbean (1,875 | 5.7%), Haiti (1,716 | 5.2%), Asia (1,621 | 4.9%), and South Eastern Asia (705 | 2.1%), together accounting for 25.9% of all Salisbury residents.
Immigrants in Salisbury
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa790.2%
Asia1,6214.9%
Bahamas120.0%
Brazil3271.0%
Cameroon80.0%
Canada110.0%
Caribbean1,8755.7%
Central America3691.1%
China1460.4%
Colombia80.0%
Costa Rica150.1%
Cuba300.1%
Czechoslovakia90.0%
Dominican Republic1110.3%
Eastern Africa290.1%
Eastern Asia3811.2%
Eastern Europe400.1%
El Salvador570.2%
Ethiopia210.1%
Europe2420.7%
France20.0%
Germany490.2%
Ghana160.1%
Guatemala80.0%
Haiti1,7165.2%
Hong Kong340.1%
India130.0%
Iran400.1%
Jamaica60.0%
Kenya80.0%
Korea2350.7%
Latin America2,6017.9%
Mexico2890.9%
Middle Africa80.0%
Moldova170.1%
Northern Africa200.1%
Northern Europe750.2%
Pakistan4481.4%
Peru220.1%
Philippines1220.4%
Portugal760.2%
Russia140.0%
Scotland580.2%
Sierra Leone60.0%
South America3571.1%
South Central Asia5011.5%
South Eastern Asia7052.1%
Southern Europe760.2%
Sudan200.1%
Taiwan270.1%
Vietnam5831.8%
Western Africa220.1%
Western Asia340.1%
Western Europe510.2%
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Sex and Age in Salisbury

Sex and Age in Salisbury

The most populous age groups in Salisbury are 20 to 24 Years (1,916 | 12.4%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (2,489 | 14.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Salisbury
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,401 (9.0%)980 (5.6%)
5 to 9 Years1,067 (6.9%)1,193 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Years1,054 (6.8%)854 (4.9%)
15 to 19 Years1,296 (8.4%)1,399 (8.0%)
20 to 24 Years1,916 (12.4%)2,489 (14.2%)
25 to 29 Years1,377 (8.9%)1,253 (7.2%)
30 to 34 Years1,383 (8.9%)1,360 (7.8%)
35 to 39 Years799 (5.2%)1,146 (6.6%)
40 to 44 Years699 (4.5%)886 (5.1%)
45 to 49 Years558 (3.6%)602 (3.4%)
50 to 54 Years578 (3.7%)887 (5.1%)
55 to 59 Years794 (5.1%)1,034 (5.9%)
60 to 64 Years848 (5.5%)718 (4.1%)
65 to 69 Years690 (4.5%)699 (4.0%)
70 to 74 Years397 (2.6%)614 (3.5%)
75 to 79 Years294 (1.9%)485 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years131 (0.9%)366 (2.1%)
85 Years and over203 (1.3%)510 (2.9%)
Total15,485 (100.0%)17,475 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Salisbury

Median Family Size in Salisbury

The median family size in Salisbury is 3.07 persons per family, with married-couple families (3,571 | 50.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.39 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,114 | 15.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.12 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Salisbury
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple3,571 (50.4%)3.39
Single Male/Father1,114 (15.7%)2.12
Single Female/Mother2,399 (33.9%)3.06
Total Families7,084 (100.0%)3.07

Median Household Size in Salisbury

The median household size in Salisbury is 2.37 persons per household, with married-couple households (3,571 | 26.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.41 persons per household. non-family households (6,251 | 46.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.43 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Salisbury
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple3,571 (26.8%)3.41
Single Male/Father1,114 (8.4%)2.39
Single Female/Mother2,399 (18.0%)3.26
Non-family6,251 (46.9%)1.43
Total Households13,335 (100.0%)2.37

Household Size by Marriage Status in Salisbury

Out of a total of 13,335 households in Salisbury, 7,084 (53.1%) are family households, while 6,251 (46.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,970, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 4,130.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Salisbury
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-4,130 (31.0%)
2-Person Households2,970 (22.3%)1,457 (10.9%)
3-Person Households1,573 (11.8%)278 (2.1%)
4-Person Households1,461 (11.0%)366 (2.7%)
5-Person Households480 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households408 (3.1%)20 (0.2%)
7+ Person Households192 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,084 (53.1%)6,251 (46.9%)

Female Fertility in Salisbury

Fertility by Age in Salisbury

Average fertility rate in Salisbury is 18.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 25.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 78.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Salisbury
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years1 (0.6%)1.0
20 to 34 years128 (78.5%)25.0
35 to 50 years34 (20.9%)12.0
Total163 (100.0%)18.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Salisbury

33.1% of women with births (163) in Salisbury are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Salisbury
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years20 (15.6%)108 (84.4%)
35 to 50 years34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total54 (33.1%)109 (66.9%)

Fertility by Education in Salisbury

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Salisbury
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma76 (46.6%)50.0
College or Associate's Degree77 (47.2%)18.0
Bachelor's Degree10 (6.1%)6.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total163 (100.0%)18.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Salisbury

66.9% of women with births in Salisbury are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 40.8% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Salisbury
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma31 (40.8%)45 (59.2%)
College or Associate's Degree23 (29.9%)54 (70.1%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total54 (33.1%)109 (66.9%)

Income in Salisbury

Income Overview in Salisbury

Per Capita Income in Salisbury is $29,264, while median incomes of families and households are $70,089 and $53,309 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income32,960$29,264
Median Family Income7,084$70,089
Mean Family Income7,084$87,135
Median Household Income13,335$53,309
Mean Household Income13,335$73,944
Income Deficit7,084$11,657
Wage / Income Gap (%)32,96014.28%
Wage / Income Gap ($)32,96085.72¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index32,9600.48

Earnings by Sex in Salisbury

Average Earnings in Salisbury are $28,360, $30,402 for men and $26,062 for women, a difference of 14.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Salisbury
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male8,820 (47.3%)$30,402
Female9,834 (52.7%)$26,062
Total18,654 (100.0%)$28,360

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Salisbury

The most common earnings brackets in Salisbury are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (825 | 9.3%) and $2,499 or less for women (916 | 9.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Salisbury
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less533 (6.0%)916 (9.3%)
$2,500 to $4,999565 (6.4%)783 (8.0%)
$5,000 to $7,499530 (6.0%)665 (6.8%)
$7,500 to $9,999438 (5.0%)319 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $12,499526 (6.0%)292 (3.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999176 (2.0%)428 (4.3%)
$15,000 to $17,499142 (1.6%)266 (2.7%)
$17,500 to $19,99977 (0.9%)244 (2.5%)
$20,000 to $22,499347 (3.9%)204 (2.1%)
$22,500 to $24,999214 (2.4%)574 (5.8%)
$25,000 to $29,999825 (9.3%)883 (9.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999420 (4.8%)616 (6.3%)
$35,000 to $39,999692 (7.9%)644 (6.6%)
$40,000 to $44,999308 (3.5%)356 (3.6%)
$45,000 to $49,999341 (3.9%)567 (5.8%)
$50,000 to $54,999507 (5.8%)346 (3.5%)
$55,000 to $64,999516 (5.9%)483 (4.9%)
$65,000 to $74,999446 (5.1%)254 (2.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999667 (7.6%)657 (6.7%)
$100,000+550 (6.2%)337 (3.4%)
Total8,820 (100.0%)9,834 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Salisbury

Average earnings in Salisbury are $39,724 for men and $33,681 for women, a difference of 15.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $87,396, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $29,401. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,885, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $19,276.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Salisbury
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$29,401$19,276
High School Diploma$38,294$26,512
College or Associate's Degree$38,567$31,284
Bachelor's Degree$54,028$48,125
Graduate Degree$87,396$59,885
Total$39,724$33,681

Family Income in Salisbury

Family Income Brackets in Salisbury

According to the Salisbury family income data, there are 1,218 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 92 families (1.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Salisbury
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003054.3%
$10,000 to $14,999921.3%
$15,000 to $24,9996599.3%
$25,000 to $34,9995818.2%
$35,000 to $49,99997813.8%
$50,000 to $74,9991,19716.9%
$75,000 to $99,9991,19716.9%
$100,000 to $149,9991,21817.2%
$150,000 to $199,9995037.1%
$200,000+3615.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Salisbury

5-person families (610 | 8.6%) account for the highest median family income in Salisbury with $91,833 per family, while 2-person families (3,350 | 47.3%) have the highest median income of $32,424 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Salisbury
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families3,350 (47.3%)$64,848
3-Person Families1,429 (20.2%)$52,589
4-Person Families1,303 (18.4%)$81,521
5-Person Families610 (8.6%)$91,833
6-Person Families200 (2.8%)$38,393
7+ Person Families192 (2.7%)$66,250
Total7,084 (100.0%)$70,089

Family Income by Number of Earners in Salisbury

The median family income in Salisbury is $70,089, with families comprising 3+ earners (821) having the highest median family income of $107,399, while families with 1 earner (2,929) have the lowest median family income of $41,135, accounting for 11.6% and 41.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Salisbury
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners600 (8.5%)$45,119
1 Earner2,929 (41.3%)$41,135
2 Earners2,734 (38.6%)$97,594
3+ Earners821 (11.6%)$107,399
Total7,084 (100.0%)$70,089

Household Income in Salisbury

Household Income Brackets in Salisbury

With 2,454 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Salisbury, accounting for 18.4% of all households. In contrast, only 467 households (3.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Salisbury
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,2939.7%
$10,000 to $14,9994673.5%
$15,000 to $24,9991,2279.2%
$25,000 to $34,9991,49411.2%
$35,000 to $49,9991,76013.2%
$50,000 to $74,9992,45418.4%
$75,000 to $99,9991,85413.9%
$100,000 to $149,9991,61412.1%
$150,000 to $199,9996805.1%
$200,000+4933.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Salisbury

The median household income in Salisbury is $53,309, with the highest median household income of $61,706 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,434 households (25.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $31,705, with 1,989 households (14.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Salisbury
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,989 (14.9%)$31,705
25 to 44 Years4,774 (35.8%)$59,574
45 to 64 Years3,434 (25.8%)$61,706
65+ Years3,138 (23.5%)$43,058
Total13,335 (100.0%)$53,309

Poverty in Salisbury

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Salisbury

With 20.0% poverty level for males and 26.7% for females among the residents of Salisbury, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 192 males (65.7%) and 1,544 females (51.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Salisbury
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years269 (19.4%)329 (33.6%)
5 Years192 (65.7%)28 (11.7%)
6 to 11 Years193 (18.1%)625 (44.9%)
12 to 14 Years120 (16.0%)27 (7.3%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)6 (13.0%)
16 and 17 Years30 (7.9%)69 (19.0%)
18 to 24 Years906 (38.1%)1,544 (51.7%)
25 to 34 Years546 (19.8%)605 (23.2%)
35 to 44 Years139 (9.4%)330 (16.3%)
45 to 54 Years154 (13.7%)139 (9.3%)
55 to 64 Years265 (16.2%)284 (16.3%)
65 to 74 Years141 (13.2%)197 (15.3%)
75 Years and over60 (10.1%)305 (23.5%)
Total3,015 (20.0%)4,488 (26.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Salisbury

According to the poverty statistics in Salisbury, males aged 15 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 92.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Salisbury
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,119 (80.6%)651 (66.4%)
5 Years100 (34.3%)212 (88.3%)
6 to 11 Years872 (81.9%)766 (55.1%)
12 to 14 Years629 (84.0%)343 (92.7%)
15 Years116 (100.0%)40 (87.0%)
16 and 17 Years351 (92.1%)294 (81.0%)
18 to 24 Years1,475 (62.0%)1,445 (48.3%)
25 to 34 Years2,214 (80.2%)2,008 (76.8%)
35 to 44 Years1,345 (90.6%)1,698 (83.7%)
45 to 54 Years972 (86.3%)1,348 (90.6%)
55 to 64 Years1,368 (83.8%)1,463 (83.7%)
65 to 74 Years930 (86.8%)1,091 (84.7%)
75 Years and over537 (89.9%)991 (76.5%)
Total12,028 (80.0%)12,350 (73.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Salisbury

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Salisbury show that 5.2% or 187 of the total 3,571 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 35.8%, comprising of 113 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.3%, which includes 15 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Salisbury
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,916 (97.8%)43 (2.2%)
1 or 2 Children1,169 (98.7%)15 (1.3%)
3 or 4 Children203 (64.2%)113 (35.8%)
5 or more Children96 (85.7%)16 (14.3%)
Total3,384 (94.8%)187 (5.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Salisbury

According to the poverty data in Salisbury, 9.2% or 102 single-father households and 26.8% or 643 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 71 households (74.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 105 households (42.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Salisbury
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children5 (1.0%)113 (18.2%)
1 or 2 Children26 (5.0%)425 (28.5%)
3 or 4 Children71 (74.7%)105 (42.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total102 (9.2%)643 (26.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Salisbury

The poverty data for Salisbury shows that 187 of the married-couple family households (5.2%) and 745 of the single-parent households (21.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 113 households (35.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 176 household (51.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Salisbury
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children43 (2.2%)118 (10.6%)
1 or 2 Children15 (1.3%)451 (22.4%)
3 or 4 Children113 (35.8%)176 (51.8%)
5 or more Children16 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total187 (5.2%)745 (21.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Salisbury

Employment by Class of Employer in Salisbury

Among the 15,399 employed individuals in Salisbury, private company employees (10,431 | 67.7%), state government employees (1,448 | 9.4%), and local government employees (1,349 | 8.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Salisbury
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees10,43167.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1861.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5623.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations9486.2%
Local Government Employees1,3498.8%
State Government Employees1,4489.4%
Federal Government Employees4492.9%
Unpaid Family Workers260.2%
Total15,399100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Salisbury

According to the labor force statistics for Salisbury, out of the total population over 16 years of age (26,248), 65.7% or 17,245 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.9% or 1,707 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 90.3% or 2,477 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 33.2% or 372 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Salisbury
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,119 (44.2%)372 (33.2%)
20 to 24 Years3,154 (71.6%)385 (12.2%)
25 to 29 Years2,283 (86.8%)228 (10.0%)
30 to 34 Years2,477 (90.3%)282 (11.4%)
35 to 44 Years3,053 (86.5%)211 (6.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,979 (75.4%)101 (5.1%)
55 to 59 Years1,249 (68.3%)34 (2.7%)
60 to 64 Years938 (59.9%)80 (8.5%)
65 to 74 Years830 (34.6%)20 (2.4%)
75 Years and over161 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total17,245 (65.7%)1,707 (9.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Salisbury

According to labor force statistics for Salisbury, 80.3% of individuals (11,982) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (14,922) are in the labor force, with 7.8% or 935 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.8% or 3,837 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.1% or 394 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Salisbury
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,133 (61.4%)186 (10.1%)
High School Diploma3,553 (78.0%)506 (11.1%)
College / Associate Degree3,454 (80.4%)374 (8.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,837 (90.8%)139 (3.3%)
Total11,982 (80.3%)1,164 (7.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Salisbury

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Salisbury are Community & Social Service (2,191 | 14.2%), Management (1,403 | 9.1%), Education Instruction & Library (1,335 | 8.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (773 | 5.0%), and Business & Financial (511 | 3.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Salisbury

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Salisbury, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (87.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (82.6%), and Computers & Mathematics (77.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (78.5%), Business & Financial (78.1%), and Education Instruction & Library (75.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Salisbury
OccupationMaleFemale
Management691 (49.2%)712 (50.7%)
Business & Financial112 (21.9%)399 (78.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science390 (82.6%)82 (17.4%)
Computers & Mathematics74 (77.1%)22 (22.9%)
Architecture & Engineering256 (87.4%)37 (12.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science60 (72.3%)23 (27.7%)
Community & Social Service 689 (31.5%)1,502 (68.5%)
Education, Arts & Media156 (30.8%)351 (69.2%)
Legal Services & Support125 (75.8%)40 (24.2%)
Education Instruction & Library329 (24.6%)1,006 (75.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment79 (42.9%)105 (57.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating247 (32.0%)526 (68.0%)
Health Technologists110 (21.5%)401 (78.5%)
Total (Category)2,129 (39.8%)3,221 (60.2%)
Total (Overall)7,581 (49.1%)7,847 (50.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Salisbury are Food Preparation & Serving (1,410 | 9.1%), Healthcare Support (920 | 6.0%), Personal Care & Service (761 | 4.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (666 | 4.3%), and Security & Protection (193 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Salisbury

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Salisbury, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (83.4%), and Law Enforcement (66.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (74.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (65.9%), and Personal Care & Service (60.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Salisbury
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support231 (25.1%)689 (74.9%)
Security & Protection161 (83.4%)32 (16.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement64 (66.7%)32 (33.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving481 (34.1%)929 (65.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance387 (58.1%)279 (41.9%)
Personal Care & Service303 (39.8%)458 (60.2%)
Total (Category)1,563 (39.6%)2,387 (60.4%)
Total (Overall)7,581 (49.1%)7,847 (50.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Salisbury are Office & Administration (1,384 | 9.0%), and Sales & Related (1,281 | 8.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Salisbury

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Salisbury
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related636 (49.6%)645 (50.3%)
Office & Administration374 (27.0%)1,010 (73.0%)
Total (Category)1,010 (37.9%)1,655 (62.1%)
Total (Overall)7,581 (49.1%)7,847 (50.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Salisbury are Construction & Extraction (471 | 3.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (329 | 2.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (37 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Salisbury

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Salisbury
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry15 (40.5%)22 (59.5%)
Construction & Extraction471 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair323 (98.2%)6 (1.8%)
Total (Category)809 (96.7%)28 (3.4%)
Total (Overall)7,581 (49.1%)7,847 (50.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Salisbury are Production (1,251 | 8.1%), Material Moving (728 | 4.7%), and Transportation (647 | 4.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Salisbury

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Salisbury
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,004 (80.3%)247 (19.7%)
Transportation508 (78.5%)139 (21.5%)
Material Moving558 (76.6%)170 (23.4%)
Total (Category)2,070 (78.8%)556 (21.2%)
Total (Overall)7,581 (49.1%)7,847 (50.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Salisbury

Employment Industries in Salisbury

The major employment industries in Salisbury include Health Care & Social Assistance (2,549 | 16.5%), Educational Services (2,192 | 14.2%), Accommodation & Food Services (2,063 | 13.4%), Retail Trade (1,954 | 12.7%), and Manufacturing (1,830 | 11.9%).
Employment Industries in Salisbury

Employment Industries by Sex in Salisbury

The Salisbury industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Construction (93.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (74.7%), Educational Services (70.5%), and Public Administration (65.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Salisbury
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting107 (50.5%)105 (49.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction613 (93.4%)43 (6.6%)
Manufacturing1,398 (76.4%)432 (23.6%)
Wholesale Trade80 (73.4%)29 (26.6%)
Retail Trade1,063 (54.4%)891 (45.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing419 (87.5%)60 (12.5%)
Utilities56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information95 (42.6%)128 (57.4%)
Finance & Insurance119 (42.2%)163 (57.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing80 (80.8%)19 (19.2%)
Professional & Scientific272 (67.5%)131 (32.5%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support274 (68.0%)129 (32.0%)
Educational Services646 (29.5%)1,546 (70.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance645 (25.3%)1,904 (74.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation207 (64.5%)114 (35.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services800 (38.8%)1,263 (61.2%)
Public Administration253 (35.0%)469 (65.0%)
Total7,581 (49.1%)7,847 (50.9%)

Education in Salisbury

School Enrollment in Salisbury

The most common levels of schooling among the 10,668 students in Salisbury are college / undergraduate (4,457 | 41.8%), middle school (1,442 | 13.5%), and elementary school (1,418 | 13.3%).
School Enrollment in Salisbury
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4163.9%
Kindergarten8898.3%
Elementary School1,41813.3%
Middle School1,44213.5%
High School1,36912.8%
College / Undergraduate4,45741.8%
Graduate / Professional6776.4%
Total10,668100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Salisbury

Out of a total of 10,668 students who are enrolled in schools in Salisbury, 875 (8.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 9,793 (91.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 261 (38.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,854 (98.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Salisbury
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds420 (61.7%)261 (38.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,625 (83.4%)324 (16.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,854 (98.6%)27 (1.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds834 (96.4%)31 (3.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,369 (95.1%)71 (4.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,666 (98.1%)51 (1.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds472 (92.9%)36 (7.1%)
35 Years and over551 (87.9%)76 (12.1%)
Total9,793 (91.8%)875 (8.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Salisbury

Business (1,150 | 19.8%), education (789 | 13.6%), arts & humanities (548 | 9.5%), science & technology (487 | 8.4%), and psychology (446 | 7.7%) are the most common fields of study among 5,802 individuals in Salisbury who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Salisbury
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1963.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2304.0%
Physical & Health Sciences1512.6%
Psychology4467.7%
Social Sciences2854.9%
Engineering2023.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies1272.2%
Science & Technology4878.4%
Business1,15019.8%
Education78913.6%
Literature & Languages2344.0%
Liberal Arts & History4357.5%
Visual & Performing Arts2193.8%
Communications3035.2%
Arts & Humanities5489.5%
Total5,802100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Salisbury

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Salisbury

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Salisbury are males with 2 vehicles (3,770, accounting for 49.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,998, making up 50.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Salisbury
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle268 (3.5%)392 (5.2%)
1 Vehicle2,100 (27.7%)2,574 (34.3%)
2 Vehicles3,770 (49.8%)2,998 (40.0%)
3 Vehicles869 (11.5%)802 (10.7%)
4 Vehicles326 (4.3%)606 (8.1%)
5 or more Vehicles239 (3.2%)132 (1.8%)
Total7,572 (100.0%)7,504 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Salisbury

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Salisbury are 15 to 19 minutes (3,071 commuters, 20.6%), 10 to 14 minutes (2,986 commuters, 20.0%), and 5 to 9 minutes (2,739 commuters, 18.3%).
Commute Time in Salisbury
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes5803.9%
5 to 9 Minutes2,73918.3%
10 to 14 Minutes2,98620.0%
15 to 19 Minutes3,07120.6%
20 to 24 Minutes8455.7%
25 to 29 Minutes2541.7%
30 to 34 Minutes9576.4%
35 to 39 Minutes6344.2%
40 to 44 Minutes7314.9%
45 to 59 Minutes9386.3%
60 to 89 Minutes6224.2%
90 or more Minutes5813.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Salisbury

The most common commute times in Salisbury are 10 to 14 minutes (1,442 commuters, 19.3%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (1,764 commuters, 23.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Salisbury
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes376 (5.0%)204 (2.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,063 (14.2%)1,676 (22.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,442 (19.3%)1,544 (20.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,307 (17.4%)1,764 (23.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes422 (5.6%)423 (5.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes63 (0.8%)191 (2.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes411 (5.5%)546 (7.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes486 (6.5%)148 (2.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes440 (5.9%)291 (3.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes542 (7.2%)396 (5.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes399 (5.3%)223 (3.0%)
90 or more Minutes538 (7.2%)43 (0.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Salisbury

The most frequent times of departure to work in Salisbury are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,355, 18.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,029, 13.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Salisbury
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM268 (3.6%)274 (3.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM179 (2.4%)25 (0.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM279 (3.7%)114 (1.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM534 (7.1%)123 (1.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM325 (4.3%)965 (13.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,355 (18.1%)907 (12.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM697 (9.3%)1,029 (13.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM689 (9.2%)742 (10.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM363 (4.9%)436 (5.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM317 (4.2%)544 (7.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM273 (3.6%)567 (7.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM105 (1.4%)57 (0.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,194 (15.9%)779 (10.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM911 (12.2%)887 (11.9%)
Total7,489 (100.0%)7,449 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Salisbury

Occupancy by Ownership in Salisbury

Of the total 13,335 dwellings in Salisbury, owner-occupied units account for 3,435 (25.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 9,900 (74.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Salisbury
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units3,43525.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units9,90074.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units13,335100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Salisbury

Occupancy by Household Size in Salisbury
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4,13031.0%
2-Person Household4,42733.2%
3-Person Household1,85113.9%
4+ Person Household2,92722.0%
Total Housing Units13,335100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Salisbury

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Salisbury
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,111 (26.9%)3,019 (73.1%)
2-Person Household1,205 (27.2%)3,222 (72.8%)
3-Person Household368 (19.9%)1,483 (80.1%)
4+ Person Household751 (25.7%)2,176 (74.3%)
Total Housing Units3,435 (25.8%)9,900 (74.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Salisbury

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Salisbury
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School146 (11.7%)1,106 (88.3%)
High School Diploma882 (22.8%)2,984 (77.2%)
College/Associate Degree735 (16.6%)3,688 (83.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,672 (44.1%)2,122 (55.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Salisbury

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Salisbury
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4,80236.0%
35 to 44 Years1,96114.7%
45 to 54 Years1,43710.8%
55 to 64 Years1,99715.0%
65 to 74 Years1,62112.2%
75 to 84 Years9277.0%
85 Years and Over5904.4%
Total13,335100.0%

Housing Finances in Salisbury

Median Income by Occupancy in Salisbury

Median Income by Occupancy in Salisbury
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied3,435 (25.8%)$85,767
Renter-Occupied9,900 (74.2%)$43,537
Average13,335 (100.0%)$53,309

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Salisbury

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Salisbury
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00088 (2.6%)661 (6.7%)
$5,000 to $9,99955 (1.6%)488 (4.9%)
$10,000 to $14,999123 (3.6%)348 (3.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99946 (1.3%)523 (5.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99967 (1.9%)596 (6.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999155 (4.5%)1,343 (13.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999381 (11.1%)1,376 (13.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999568 (16.5%)1,879 (19.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999573 (16.7%)1,277 (12.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999694 (20.2%)915 (9.2%)
$150,000 or more685 (19.9%)494 (5.0%)
Total3,435 (100.0%)9,900 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Salisbury

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Salisbury
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30077 (2.2%)324 (3.3%)
$300 to $499239 (7.0%)335 (3.4%)
$500 to $799542 (15.8%)1,168 (11.8%)
$800 to $999411 (12.0%)1,298 (13.1%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,012 (29.5%)4,038 (40.8%)
$1,500 to $1,999611 (17.8%)2,057 (20.8%)
$2,000 to $2,499257 (7.5%)420 (4.2%)
$2,500 to $2,999205 (6.0%)66 (0.7%)
$3,000 or more81 (2.4%)24 (0.2%)
Total3,435 (100.0%)9,900 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Salisbury

Housing Structures in Salisbury

Housing Structures in Salisbury
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached5,07138.0%
Single Unit, Attached1,79513.5%
2 Unit Apartments4703.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments9327.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,1638.7%
10 or more Apartments3,90129.2%
Mobile Home / Other30.0%
Total13,335100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Salisbury

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Salisbury
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,560 (50.5%)2,511 (49.5%)
Single Unit, Attached720 (40.1%)1,075 (59.9%)
2 Unit Apartments27 (5.7%)443 (94.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments38 (4.1%)894 (95.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments8 (0.7%)1,155 (99.3%)
10 or more Apartments82 (2.1%)3,819 (97.9%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total3,435 (25.8%)9,900 (74.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Salisbury

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Salisbury
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)268 (2.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms28 (0.8%)2,122 (21.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms920 (26.8%)5,071 (51.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,389 (40.4%)1,982 (20.0%)
8 or more Rooms1,098 (32.0%)457 (4.6%)
Total3,435 (100.0%)9,900 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Salisbury

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Salisbury
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,360 (39.6%)2,239 (22.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas143 (4.2%)252 (2.5%)
Electricity1,531 (44.6%)7,120 (71.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene387 (11.3%)123 (1.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels14 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)166 (1.7%)
Total3,435 (100.0%)9,900 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Salisbury

Household Vehicle Usage in Salisbury
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle133 (3.9%)1,646 (16.6%)
1 Vehicle1,124 (32.7%)4,540 (45.9%)
2 Vehicles1,483 (43.2%)3,006 (30.4%)
3 or more Vehicles695 (20.2%)708 (7.1%)
Total3,435 (100.0%)9,900 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Salisbury

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Salisbury

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,0352,400
Median Property Value$207,200$196,100
Median Household Income$69,311$591
Monthly Housing Costs$636$81
Real Estate Taxes$3,002$42

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Salisbury

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Salisbury
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00060 (5.8%)71 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99967 (6.5%)100 (4.2%)
$100,000 to $299,999763 (73.7%)1,828 (76.2%)
$300,000 to $499,999134 (13.0%)339 (14.1%)
$500,000 to $749,99911 (1.1%)62 (2.6%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,035 (100.0%)2,400 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Salisbury

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Salisbury
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00065 (6.3%)6 (0.3%)
$10,000 to $24,999105 (10.1%)78 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999104 (10.1%)131 (5.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999131 (12.7%)51 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999152 (14.7%)250 (10.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999198 (19.1%)416 (17.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999186 (18.0%)375 (15.6%)
$150,000 or more94 (9.1%)508 (21.2%)
Total1,035 (100.0%)2,400 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Salisbury

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Salisbury
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x286 (27.6%)88,901 (3,704.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x257 (24.8%)1,041 (43.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x123 (11.9%)607 (25.3%)
4.0x or more342 (33.0%)310 (12.9%)
Total1,035 (100.0%)2,400 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Salisbury

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Salisbury
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80028 (2.7%)26 (1.1%)
$800 to $1,499149 (14.4%)166 (6.9%)
$800 to $1,499808 (78.1%)398 (16.6%)
Total1,035 (100.0%)2,400 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Salisbury

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Salisbury

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Salisbury
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2,751 (93.9%)179 (6.1%)
6 to 18 Years4,387 (93.5%)303 (6.5%)
19 to 25 Years5,484 (86.6%)852 (13.5%)
26 to 34 Years3,892 (78.8%)1,045 (21.2%)
35 to 44 Years3,131 (89.1%)381 (10.8%)
45 to 54 Years2,458 (94.1%)155 (5.9%)
55 to 64 Years3,234 (95.7%)146 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,348 (99.5%)11 (0.5%)
75 Years and older1,893 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total29,578 (90.6%)3,072 (9.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Salisbury

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Salisbury
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,751 (93.9%)179 (6.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen4,387 (93.5%)303 (6.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen5,484 (86.6%)852 (13.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Salisbury

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Salisbury
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0005,215 (88.4%)684 (11.6%)
$25,000 to $49,9995,895 (90.1%)646 (9.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,849 (94.4%)350 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,452 (87.1%)658 (12.9%)
$100,000 and over7,070 (91.3%)673 (8.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Salisbury

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Salisbury
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 62,037 (69.5%)740 (25.3%)
6 to 18 Years2,948 (62.9%)1,543 (32.9%)
19 to 25 Years1,224 (19.3%)4,342 (68.5%)
25 to 34 Years1,499 (30.4%)2,445 (49.5%)
35 to 44 Years1,118 (31.8%)2,074 (59.1%)
45 to 54 Years674 (25.8%)1,907 (73.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,424 (42.1%)2,183 (64.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,224 (94.3%)1,279 (54.2%)
75 Years and over1,880 (99.3%)956 (50.5%)
Total15,028 (46.0%)17,469 (53.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Salisbury

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Salisbury
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years38 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years131 (5.0%)168 (6.8%)
18 to 34 Years348 (6.5%)212 (3.5%)
35 to 64 Years660 (15.6%)967 (18.4%)
65 to 74 Years229 (21.4%)317 (24.6%)
75 Years and over343 (57.5%)822 (63.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Salisbury

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Salisbury: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years38 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years14 (0.5%)63 (2.6%)
18 to 34 Years9 (0.2%)57 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years53 (1.3%)85 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years94 (8.8%)74 (5.8%)
75 Years and over120 (20.1%)308 (23.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Salisbury: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)12 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years46 (0.9%)19 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years184 (4.3%)181 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years30 (2.8%)44 (3.4%)
75 Years and over160 (26.8%)206 (15.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Salisbury: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years101 (3.8%)161 (6.6%)
18 to 34 Years298 (5.6%)147 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years334 (7.9%)360 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years106 (9.9%)44 (3.4%)
75 Years and over128 (21.4%)348 (26.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Salisbury: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years16 (0.6%)58 (2.4%)
18 to 34 Years27 (0.5%)27 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years241 (5.7%)644 (12.2%)
65 to 74 Years125 (11.7%)226 (17.5%)
75 Years and over225 (37.7%)460 (35.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Salisbury: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years74 (2.8%)58 (2.4%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years114 (2.7%)184 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years25 (2.3%)51 (4.0%)
75 Years and over122 (20.4%)186 (14.3%)

Technology Access in Salisbury

Computing Device Access in Salisbury

Computing Device Access in Salisbury
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop9,80873.6%
Smartphone11,70087.7%
Tablet7,34155.0%
No Computing Device8646.5%
Total13,335100.0%

Internet Access in Salisbury

Internet Access in Salisbury
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet170.1%
Broadband Home9,07568.0%
Cellular Data Only1,63212.2%
Satellite Internet5704.3%
No Internet2,34917.6%
Total13,335100.0%

Salisbury Summary

Salisbury, Maryland is a city located in Wicomico County, Maryland, United States. It is the county seat of Wicomico County and the largest city in the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 30,343 at the 2010 census. It is the cultural, economic, and educational hub of the Delmarva Peninsula, which was long a rural area composed of small towns and farms.

History

Salisbury was founded in 1732 as a port town on the Nanticoke River. It was named after the English city of Salisbury, which is located in Wiltshire, England. The city was incorporated in 1854 and became the county seat of Wicomico County in 1867.
Salisbury was an important port city in the 19th century, and was a major center for the production of seafood and agricultural products. The city was also a major stop on the Underground Railroad, and was home to a large African-American population.
In the 20th century, Salisbury experienced a period of growth and development, becoming a major center for manufacturing, education, and healthcare. The city is now home to Salisbury University, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, and Perdue Farms.

Geography

Salisbury is located at 38°21′N 75°35′W (38.35, -75.58). It is situated on the Delmarva Peninsula, which is bordered by the Chesapeake Bay to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. The city is located approximately 50 miles (80 km) south of Baltimore, Maryland, and 90 miles (145 km) east of Washington, D.C.
The city has a total area of 11.2 square miles (29 km2), of which 10.9 square miles (28 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) is water. The city is located in a humid subtropical climate zone, with hot, humid summers and mild winters.

Economy

Salisbury is the economic hub of the Delmarva Peninsula, and is home to a variety of industries. The city is a major center for manufacturing, with several large companies located in the area. These include Perdue Farms, a major poultry producer, and Allen Harim, a seafood processor.
The city is also home to a number of healthcare and educational institutions, including Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury University, Wor-Wic Community College, and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 30,343 people, 11,983 households, and 6,945 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,788.3 people per square mile (1,077.2/km2). There were 13,092 housing units at an average density of 1,196.3 per square mile (461.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 54.2% White, 37.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.2% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,837, and the median income for a family was $45,945. Males had a median income of $35,945 versus $27,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,945. About 14.2% of families and 17.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Salisbury?
Total Population of Salisbury is 32,960.
What is the Total Male Population of Salisbury?
Total Male Population of Salisbury is 15,485.
What is the Total Female Population of Salisbury?
Total Female Population of Salisbury is 17,475.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Salisbury?
There are 88.61 Males per 100 Females in Salisbury.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Salisbury?
There are 112.85 Females per 100 Males in Salisbury.
What is the Median Population Age in Salisbury?
Median Population Age in Salisbury is 30.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Salisbury
Average Family Size in Salisbury is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Salisbury
Average Household Size in Salisbury is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Salisbury?
Per Capita income in Salisbury is $29,264.
What is the Median Family Income in Salisbury?
Median Family Income in Salisbury is $70,089.
What is the Median Household income in Salisbury?
Median Household Income in Salisbury is $53,309.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Salisbury?
Income or Wage Gap in Salisbury is 14.3%.
Women in Salisbury earn 85.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Salisbury?
Family Income Deficit in Salisbury is $11,657.
Families that are below poverty line in Salisbury earn $11,657 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Salisbury?
Inequality or Gini Index in Salisbury is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Salisbury?
There are 17,245 People in the Labor Forcein in Salisbury.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Salisbury?
65.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Salisbury.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Salisbury?
Unemployment Rate in Salisbury is 9.9%.