Salisbury, NC

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Salisbury Overview

35,437
TOTAL POPULATION
18,198
MALE POPULATION
17,239
FEMALE POPULATION
105.56
MALES / 100 FEMALES
94.73
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$30,319
PER CAPITA INCOME
$64,583
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$48,888
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,958
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.52
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
16,254
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Salisbury

The most populous races in Salisbury are White / Caucasian (18,813 | 53.1%), Black / African American (13,217 | 37.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (3,650 | 10.3%).
Race in Salisbury
Race# Population% Population
Asian4721.3%
Black / African American13,21737.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific160.1%
Hispanic or Latino3,65010.3%
Native / Alaskan930.3%
White / Caucasian18,81353.1%
Two or more Races1,7595.0%
Some other Race1,0673.0%
Total35,437100.0%

Ancestry in Salisbury

The most populous ancestries reported in Salisbury are German (4,692 | 13.2%), Irish (2,370 | 6.7%), Mexican (2,296 | 6.5%), English (2,245 | 6.3%), and American (2,128 | 6.0%), together accounting for 38.8% of all Salisbury residents.
Ancestry in Salisbury
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1940.5%
Albanian220.1%
American2,1286.0%
Apache320.1%
Arab1110.3%
Austrian50.0%
Barbadian100.0%
Blackfeet320.1%
British1500.4%
British West Indian70.0%
Burmese300.1%
Canadian410.1%
Central American3481.0%
Cherokee4471.3%
Chippewa440.1%
Choctaw240.1%
Colombian110.0%
Cuban590.2%
Czech520.2%
Danish340.1%
Dominican2970.8%
Dutch1270.4%
Eastern European1440.4%
English2,2456.3%
European2740.8%
Finnish600.2%
French4201.2%
French Canadian320.1%
German4,69213.2%
Greek180.1%
Guatemalan1110.3%
Haitian360.1%
Honduran1190.3%
Hungarian1090.3%
Indian (Asian)250.1%
Irish2,3706.7%
Iroquois180.1%
Israeli50.0%
Italian8842.5%
Jamaican860.2%
Korean440.1%
Latvian90.0%
Lebanese380.1%
Liberian930.3%
Lumbee500.1%
Mexican2,2966.5%
Moroccan530.2%
Native Hawaiian40.0%
Nigerian280.1%
Northern European90.0%
Norwegian550.2%
Pakistani500.1%
Panamanian50.0%
Peruvian120.0%
Polish3030.9%
Portuguese460.1%
Puerto Rican3130.9%
Romanian340.1%
Russian1160.3%
Salvadoran1130.3%
Scandinavian610.2%
Scotch-Irish1,1383.2%
Scottish6621.9%
Serbian90.0%
Sioux50.0%
Slovak250.1%
Slovene70.0%
South American700.2%
Spaniard1970.6%
Spanish90.0%
Sri Lankan2270.6%
Subsaharan African3461.0%
Sudanese310.1%
Swedish5091.4%
Swiss230.1%
Thai1390.4%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian90.0%
Uruguayan470.1%
Welsh2610.7%
West Indian400.1%
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Immigrants in Salisbury

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Salisbury came from Latin America (1,260 | 3.6%), Central America (929 | 2.6%), Mexico (616 | 1.7%), Asia (386 | 1.1%), and Caribbean (229 | 0.6%), together accounting for 9.7% of all Salisbury residents.
Immigrants in Salisbury
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1300.4%
Africa1430.4%
Asia3861.1%
Australia320.1%
Bahamas1250.4%
Brazil260.1%
Canada170.1%
Caribbean2290.6%
Central America9292.6%
China360.1%
Colombia440.1%
Cuba590.2%
Dominican Republic250.1%
Eastern Asia570.2%
Eastern Europe80.0%
Egypt310.1%
El Salvador1050.3%
England270.1%
Europe1560.4%
Germany1040.3%
Guatemala890.3%
Honduras1190.3%
India820.2%
Israel100.0%
Italy90.0%
Jamaica110.0%
Jordan160.1%
Korea210.1%
Latin America1,2603.6%
Liberia840.2%
Mexico6161.7%
Northern Africa310.1%
Northern Europe270.1%
Oceania320.1%
Peru120.0%
Philippines270.1%
Russia80.0%
South America1020.3%
South Central Asia2120.6%
South Eastern Asia910.3%
Southern Europe170.1%
Spain80.0%
Taiwan360.1%
Thailand500.1%
Trinidad and Tobago90.0%
Uruguay200.1%
Vietnam140.0%
Western Africa930.3%
Western Asia260.1%
Western Europe1040.3%
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Sex and Age in Salisbury

Sex and Age in Salisbury

The most populous age groups in Salisbury are 15 to 19 Years (1,526 | 8.4%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (1,393 | 8.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Salisbury
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,367 (7.5%)569 (3.3%)
5 to 9 Years1,226 (6.7%)1,214 (7.0%)
10 to 14 Years1,298 (7.1%)851 (4.9%)
15 to 19 Years1,526 (8.4%)1,366 (7.9%)
20 to 24 Years1,342 (7.4%)1,393 (8.1%)
25 to 29 Years1,508 (8.3%)990 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Years1,157 (6.4%)1,126 (6.5%)
35 to 39 Years1,193 (6.6%)949 (5.5%)
40 to 44 Years956 (5.2%)1,143 (6.6%)
45 to 49 Years1,092 (6.0%)819 (4.8%)
50 to 54 Years972 (5.3%)1,339 (7.8%)
55 to 59 Years1,015 (5.6%)911 (5.3%)
60 to 64 Years920 (5.1%)987 (5.7%)
65 to 69 Years773 (4.3%)939 (5.4%)
70 to 74 Years738 (4.1%)939 (5.4%)
75 to 79 Years568 (3.1%)767 (4.4%)
80 to 84 Years327 (1.8%)395 (2.3%)
85 Years and over220 (1.2%)542 (3.1%)
Total18,198 (100.0%)17,239 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Salisbury

Median Family Size in Salisbury

The median family size in Salisbury is 3.15 persons per family, with single female/mother families (2,340 | 30.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.2 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (634 | 8.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.75 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Salisbury
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple4,811 (61.8%)3.19
Single Male/Father634 (8.1%)2.75
Single Female/Mother2,340 (30.1%)3.20
Total Families7,785 (100.0%)3.15

Median Household Size in Salisbury

The median household size in Salisbury is 2.39 persons per household, with single female/mother households (2,340 | 17.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.32 persons per household. non-family households (5,473 | 41.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.19 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Salisbury
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple4,811 (36.3%)3.22
Single Male/Father634 (4.8%)3.06
Single Female/Mother2,340 (17.6%)3.32
Non-family5,473 (41.3%)1.19
Total Households13,258 (100.0%)2.39

Household Size by Marriage Status in Salisbury

Out of a total of 13,258 households in Salisbury, 7,785 (58.7%) are family households, while 5,473 (41.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,342, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 4,626.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Salisbury
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-4,626 (34.9%)
2-Person Households3,342 (25.2%)769 (5.8%)
3-Person Households2,095 (15.8%)45 (0.3%)
4-Person Households1,115 (8.4%)33 (0.3%)
5-Person Households831 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households260 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households142 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,785 (58.7%)5,473 (41.3%)

Female Fertility in Salisbury

Fertility by Age in Salisbury

Average fertility rate in Salisbury is 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 113.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 89.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Salisbury
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years19 (4.3%)14.0
20 to 34 years396 (89.6%)113.0
35 to 50 years27 (6.1%)8.0
Total442 (100.0%)54.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Salisbury

42.5% of women with births (442) 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 20 to 34 years age bracket with 52.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Salisbury
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years188 (47.5%)208 (52.5%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Total188 (42.5%)254 (57.5%)

Fertility by Education in Salisbury

Average fertility rate in Salisbury is 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 107.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 23.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 33.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Salisbury
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School31 (7.0%)23.0
High School Diploma108 (24.4%)54.0
College or Associate's Degree146 (33.0%)47.0
Bachelor's Degree126 (28.5%)107.0
Graduate Degree31 (7.0%)55.0
Total442 (100.0%)54.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Salisbury

57.5% of women with births in Salisbury are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 92.9% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school 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%)31 (100.0%)
High School Diploma10 (9.3%)98 (90.7%)
College or Associate's Degree42 (28.8%)104 (71.2%)
Bachelor's Degree117 (92.9%)9 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree19 (61.3%)12 (38.7%)
Total188 (42.5%)254 (57.5%)

Income in Salisbury

Income Overview in Salisbury

Per Capita Income in Salisbury is $30,319, while median incomes of families and households are $64,583 and $48,888 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income35,437$30,319
Median Family Income7,785$64,583
Mean Family Income7,785$98,105
Median Household Income13,258$48,888
Mean Household Income13,258$75,239
Income Deficit7,785$10,958
Wage / Income Gap (%)35,43727.95%
Wage / Income Gap ($)35,43772.05¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index35,4370.52

Earnings by Sex in Salisbury

Average Earnings in Salisbury are $31,095, $37,679 for men and $27,147 for women, a difference of 28.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Salisbury
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male9,073 (51.7%)$37,679
Female8,479 (48.3%)$27,147
Total17,552 (100.0%)$31,095

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Salisbury

The most common earnings brackets in Salisbury are $100,000+ for men (1,042 | 11.5%) and $2,499 or less for women (872 | 10.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Salisbury
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less802 (8.8%)872 (10.3%)
$2,500 to $4,999487 (5.4%)524 (6.2%)
$5,000 to $7,499526 (5.8%)383 (4.5%)
$7,500 to $9,999152 (1.7%)126 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $12,499263 (2.9%)506 (6.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99957 (0.6%)234 (2.8%)
$15,000 to $17,499217 (2.4%)343 (4.1%)
$17,500 to $19,999264 (2.9%)281 (3.3%)
$20,000 to $22,499389 (4.3%)90 (1.1%)
$22,500 to $24,999229 (2.5%)525 (6.2%)
$25,000 to $29,999557 (6.1%)808 (9.5%)
$30,000 to $34,999364 (4.0%)383 (4.5%)
$35,000 to $39,999430 (4.7%)765 (9.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999413 (4.5%)294 (3.5%)
$45,000 to $49,999761 (8.4%)259 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999375 (4.1%)336 (4.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999673 (7.4%)493 (5.8%)
$65,000 to $74,999359 (4.0%)383 (4.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999713 (7.9%)412 (4.9%)
$100,000+1,042 (11.5%)462 (5.4%)
Total9,073 (100.0%)8,479 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Salisbury

Average earnings in Salisbury are $45,524 for men and $35,028 for women, a difference of 23.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $89,306, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $27,398. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,797, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $17,121.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Salisbury
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$27,398$17,121
High School Diploma$34,596$31,847
College or Associate's Degree$45,169$28,756
Bachelor's Degree$80,593$57,558
Graduate Degree$89,306$59,797
Total$45,524$35,028

Family Income in Salisbury

Family Income Brackets in Salisbury

According to the Salisbury family income data, there are 1,362 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 304 families (3.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Salisbury
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003114.0%
$10,000 to $14,9993043.9%
$15,000 to $24,9997249.3%
$25,000 to $34,9996157.9%
$35,000 to $49,99999612.8%
$50,000 to $74,9991,36217.5%
$75,000 to $99,99999612.8%
$100,000 to $149,9991,08213.9%
$150,000 to $199,9995457.0%
$200,000+85611.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Salisbury

5-person families (734 | 9.4%) account for the highest median family income in Salisbury with $83,333 per family, while 2-person families (3,479 | 44.7%) have the highest median income of $34,168 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Salisbury
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families3,479 (44.7%)$68,337
3-Person Families2,086 (26.8%)$54,701
4-Person Families1,153 (14.8%)$52,773
5-Person Families734 (9.4%)$83,333
6-Person Families220 (2.8%)$0
7+ Person Families113 (1.5%)$0
Total7,785 (100.0%)$64,583

Family Income by Number of Earners in Salisbury

The median family income in Salisbury is $64,583, with families comprising 2 earners (3,267) having the highest median family income of $95,064, while families with no earners (988) have the lowest median family income of $46,731, accounting for 42.0% and 12.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Salisbury
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners988 (12.7%)$46,731
1 Earner3,125 (40.1%)$49,392
2 Earners3,267 (42.0%)$95,064
3+ Earners405 (5.2%)$94,750
Total7,785 (100.0%)$64,583

Household Income in Salisbury

Household Income Brackets in Salisbury

With 1,949 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Salisbury, accounting for 14.7% of all households. In contrast, only 570 households (4.3%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Salisbury
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0008626.5%
$10,000 to $14,9991,1939.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991,57811.9%
$25,000 to $34,9991,37910.4%
$35,000 to $49,9991,83013.8%
$50,000 to $74,9991,94914.7%
$75,000 to $99,9991,60412.1%
$100,000 to $149,9991,36610.3%
$150,000 to $199,9995704.3%
$200,000+9156.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Salisbury

The median household income in Salisbury is $48,888, with the highest median household income of $64,301 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 4,745 households (35.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $24,767, with 605 households (4.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Salisbury
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years605 (4.6%)$24,767
25 to 44 Years4,073 (30.7%)$49,506
45 to 64 Years4,745 (35.8%)$64,301
65+ Years3,835 (28.9%)$37,130
Total13,258 (100.0%)$48,888

Poverty in Salisbury

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Salisbury

With 22.3% poverty level for males and 24.3% for females among the residents of Salisbury, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 179 males (77.2%) and 178 females (61.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Salisbury
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years709 (51.9%)289 (50.8%)
5 Years179 (77.2%)178 (61.0%)
6 to 11 Years441 (31.3%)462 (35.8%)
12 to 14 Years303 (34.3%)142 (29.5%)
15 Years12 (8.1%)161 (53.8%)
16 and 17 Years219 (39.8%)43 (10.9%)
18 to 24 Years342 (27.9%)573 (39.2%)
25 to 34 Years354 (14.9%)573 (27.2%)
35 to 44 Years100 (5.7%)565 (27.9%)
45 to 54 Years252 (13.4%)368 (17.2%)
55 to 64 Years300 (16.4%)206 (11.2%)
65 to 74 Years249 (18.1%)212 (11.8%)
75 Years and over64 (8.4%)141 (10.0%)
Total3,524 (22.3%)3,913 (24.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Salisbury

According to the poverty statistics in Salisbury, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.3% of males and 90.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Salisbury
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years657 (48.1%)280 (49.2%)
5 Years53 (22.8%)114 (39.0%)
6 to 11 Years966 (68.7%)827 (64.2%)
12 to 14 Years580 (65.7%)339 (70.5%)
15 Years136 (91.9%)138 (46.2%)
16 and 17 Years331 (60.2%)351 (89.1%)
18 to 24 Years885 (72.1%)889 (60.8%)
25 to 34 Years2,019 (85.1%)1,533 (72.8%)
35 to 44 Years1,643 (94.3%)1,464 (72.2%)
45 to 54 Years1,633 (86.6%)1,767 (82.8%)
55 to 64 Years1,530 (83.6%)1,642 (88.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,123 (81.9%)1,583 (88.2%)
75 Years and over697 (91.6%)1,269 (90.0%)
Total12,253 (77.7%)12,196 (75.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Salisbury

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Salisbury show that 5.2% or 251 of the total 4,811 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 29.2%, comprising of 121 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Salisbury
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2,866 (98.0%)58 (2.0%)
1 or 2 Children1,377 (95.0%)72 (5.0%)
3 or 4 Children294 (70.8%)121 (29.2%)
5 or more Children23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,560 (94.8%)251 (5.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Salisbury

According to the poverty data in Salisbury, 10.9% or 69 single-father households and 42.8% or 1,002 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 69 households (34.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Salisbury
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)120 (17.5%)
1 or 2 Children69 (34.3%)427 (36.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)445 (92.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total69 (10.9%)1,002 (42.8%)

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

The poverty data for Salisbury shows that 251 of the married-couple family households (5.2%) and 1,071 of the single-parent households (36.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 121 households (29.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Salisbury
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children58 (2.0%)120 (12.7%)
1 or 2 Children72 (5.0%)496 (36.4%)
3 or 4 Children121 (29.2%)445 (67.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total251 (5.2%)1,071 (36.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Salisbury

Employment by Class of Employer in Salisbury

Among the 14,587 employed individuals in Salisbury, private company employees (10,277 | 70.5%), not-for-profit organizations (1,296 | 8.9%), and federal government employees (686 | 4.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Salisbury
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees10,27770.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3952.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)6434.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,2968.9%
Local Government Employees6324.3%
State Government Employees6264.3%
Federal Government Employees6864.7%
Unpaid Family Workers320.2%
Total14,587100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Salisbury

According to the labor force statistics for Salisbury, out of the total population over 16 years of age (28,465), 57.1% or 16,254 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.0% or 1,138 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 90.3% or 2,256 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 38.4% or 361 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Salisbury
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years939 (38.4%)361 (38.4%)
20 to 24 Years1,898 (69.4%)268 (14.1%)
25 to 29 Years2,256 (90.3%)153 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Years1,781 (78.0%)82 (4.6%)
35 to 44 Years3,198 (75.4%)102 (3.2%)
45 to 54 Years3,179 (75.3%)73 (2.3%)
55 to 59 Years1,302 (67.6%)36 (2.8%)
60 to 64 Years936 (49.1%)51 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years657 (19.4%)9 (1.4%)
75 Years and over107 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total16,254 (57.1%)1,138 (7.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Salisbury

According to labor force statistics for Salisbury, 74.1% of individuals (12,654) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (17,077) are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 494 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 86.6% or 3,923 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.9% or 98 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Salisbury
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,104 (55.0%)179 (8.9%)
High School Diploma3,102 (65.8%)240 (5.1%)
College / Associate Degree4,520 (77.6%)250 (4.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,923 (86.6%)54 (1.2%)
Total12,654 (74.1%)666 (3.9%)

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 (1,551 | 10.3%), Management (1,333 | 8.8%), Education Instruction & Library (841 | 5.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (807 | 5.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (799 | 5.3%).
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 (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (67.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (62.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (80.4%), Education Instruction & Library (78.6%), and Community & Social Service (70.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Salisbury
OccupationMaleFemale
Management736 (55.2%)597 (44.8%)
Business & Financial270 (39.5%)414 (60.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science497 (62.2%)302 (37.8%)
Computers & Mathematics239 (58.9%)167 (41.1%)
Architecture & Engineering171 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science87 (39.2%)135 (60.8%)
Community & Social Service 463 (29.8%)1,088 (70.2%)
Education, Arts & Media90 (30.8%)202 (69.2%)
Legal Services & Support36 (19.6%)148 (80.4%)
Education Instruction & Library180 (21.4%)661 (78.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment157 (67.1%)77 (32.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating272 (33.7%)535 (66.3%)
Health Technologists254 (42.9%)338 (57.1%)
Total (Category)2,238 (43.2%)2,936 (56.8%)
Total (Overall)7,562 (50.0%)7,558 (50.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Salisbury are Food Preparation & Serving (1,238 | 8.2%), Healthcare Support (884 | 5.9%), Personal Care & Service (520 | 3.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (403 | 2.7%), and Security & Protection (182 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations in Salisbury

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Salisbury, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (80.8%), Security & Protection (78.6%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (74.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (54.5%), and Personal Care & Service (52.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Salisbury
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support108 (12.2%)776 (87.8%)
Security & Protection143 (78.6%)39 (21.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention105 (80.8%)25 (19.2%)
Law Enforcement38 (73.1%)14 (26.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving563 (45.5%)675 (54.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance301 (74.7%)102 (25.3%)
Personal Care & Service246 (47.3%)274 (52.7%)
Total (Category)1,361 (42.2%)1,866 (57.8%)
Total (Overall)7,562 (50.0%)7,558 (50.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Salisbury are Office & Administration (1,294 | 8.6%), and Sales & Related (1,221 | 8.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Salisbury

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Salisbury
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related577 (47.3%)644 (52.7%)
Office & Administration285 (22.0%)1,009 (78.0%)
Total (Category)862 (34.3%)1,653 (65.7%)
Total (Overall)7,562 (50.0%)7,558 (50.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Salisbury are Construction & Extraction (978 | 6.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (383 | 2.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (149 | 1.0%).
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 & Forestry140 (94.0%)9 (6.0%)
Construction & Extraction898 (91.8%)80 (8.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair383 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)1,421 (94.1%)89 (5.9%)
Total (Overall)7,562 (50.0%)7,558 (50.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Salisbury are Production (1,427 | 9.4%), Material Moving (772 | 5.1%), and Transportation (495 | 3.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Salisbury

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Salisbury
OccupationMaleFemale
Production761 (53.3%)666 (46.7%)
Transportation426 (86.1%)69 (13.9%)
Material Moving493 (63.9%)279 (36.1%)
Total (Category)1,680 (62.4%)1,014 (37.6%)
Total (Overall)7,562 (50.0%)7,558 (50.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Salisbury

Employment Industries in Salisbury

The major employment industries in Salisbury include Health Care & Social Assistance (2,883 | 19.1%), Manufacturing (1,824 | 12.1%), Retail Trade (1,630 | 10.8%), Accommodation & Food Services (1,350 | 8.9%), and Professional & Scientific (1,230 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries in Salisbury

Employment Industries by Sex in Salisbury

The Salisbury industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Construction (90.5%), and Information (87.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Enterprise Management (96.9%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (71.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Salisbury
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting31 (45.6%)37 (54.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Construction806 (90.5%)85 (9.5%)
Manufacturing1,115 (61.1%)709 (38.9%)
Wholesale Trade547 (72.8%)204 (27.2%)
Retail Trade810 (49.7%)820 (50.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing399 (67.2%)195 (32.8%)
Utilities47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information377 (87.3%)55 (12.7%)
Finance & Insurance258 (58.5%)183 (41.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing32 (39.5%)49 (60.5%)
Professional & Scientific511 (41.5%)719 (58.5%)
Enterprise Management5 (3.1%)156 (96.9%)
Administrative & Support399 (78.2%)111 (21.8%)
Educational Services390 (32.4%)815 (67.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance834 (28.9%)2,049 (71.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation100 (69.0%)45 (31.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services633 (46.9%)717 (53.1%)
Public Administration109 (29.9%)256 (70.1%)
Total7,562 (50.0%)7,558 (50.0%)

Education in Salisbury

School Enrollment in Salisbury

The most common levels of schooling among the 10,083 students in Salisbury are college / undergraduate (2,839 | 28.2%), high school (2,046 | 20.3%), and middle school (1,770 | 17.5%).
School Enrollment in Salisbury
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4774.7%
Kindergarten6716.7%
Elementary School1,70216.9%
Middle School1,77017.5%
High School2,04620.3%
College / Undergraduate2,83928.2%
Graduate / Professional5785.7%
Total10,083100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Salisbury

Out of a total of 10,083 students who are enrolled in schools in Salisbury, 2,904 (28.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 7,179 (71.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 790 (57.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,269 (92.6% 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 Olds166 (51.5%)156 (48.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old2,033 (86.3%)324 (13.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,924 (90.7%)196 (9.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,269 (92.6%)101 (7.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds586 (42.6%)790 (57.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds564 (45.9%)665 (54.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds201 (56.1%)157 (43.9%)
35 Years and over439 (46.2%)512 (53.8%)
Total7,179 (71.2%)2,904 (28.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Salisbury

Business (1,745 | 25.4%), arts & humanities (695 | 10.1%), education (661 | 9.6%), social sciences (582 | 8.5%), and science & technology (535 | 7.8%) are the most common fields of study among 6,873 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 & Mathematics3515.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2713.9%
Physical & Health Sciences2373.5%
Psychology4116.0%
Social Sciences5828.5%
Engineering2383.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies280.4%
Science & Technology5357.8%
Business1,74525.4%
Education6619.6%
Literature & Languages3024.4%
Liberal Arts & History3545.1%
Visual & Performing Arts3274.8%
Communications1362.0%
Arts & Humanities69510.1%
Total6,873100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Salisbury

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Salisbury

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Salisbury are males with 2 vehicles (2,708, accounting for 37.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,672, making up 38.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Salisbury
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle217 (3.0%)200 (2.9%)
1 Vehicle2,161 (29.8%)2,024 (28.8%)
2 Vehicles2,708 (37.3%)2,672 (38.0%)
3 Vehicles1,628 (22.4%)1,467 (20.9%)
4 Vehicles345 (4.8%)539 (7.7%)
5 or more Vehicles202 (2.8%)124 (1.8%)
Total7,261 (100.0%)7,026 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Salisbury

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Salisbury are 5 to 9 minutes (2,955 commuters, 21.8%), 10 to 14 minutes (2,380 commuters, 17.6%), and 15 to 19 minutes (1,854 commuters, 13.7%).
Commute Time in Salisbury
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes6284.6%
5 to 9 Minutes2,95521.8%
10 to 14 Minutes2,38017.6%
15 to 19 Minutes1,85413.7%
20 to 24 Minutes1,39710.3%
25 to 29 Minutes7495.5%
30 to 34 Minutes1,0057.4%
35 to 39 Minutes1441.1%
40 to 44 Minutes3592.6%
45 to 59 Minutes8946.6%
60 to 89 Minutes8436.2%
90 or more Minutes3242.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Salisbury

The most common commute times in Salisbury are 5 to 9 minutes (1,100 commuters, 15.9%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (1,855 commuters, 28.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Salisbury
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes238 (3.4%)390 (5.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,100 (15.9%)1,855 (28.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,030 (14.9%)1,350 (20.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes953 (13.8%)901 (13.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,034 (14.9%)363 (5.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes230 (3.3%)519 (7.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes574 (8.3%)431 (6.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes69 (1.0%)75 (1.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes142 (2.1%)217 (3.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes593 (8.6%)301 (4.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes689 (10.0%)154 (2.3%)
90 or more Minutes264 (3.8%)60 (0.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Salisbury

The most frequent times of departure to work in Salisbury are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (1,004, 14.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,352, 20.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Salisbury
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM427 (6.2%)163 (2.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM661 (9.6%)136 (2.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM474 (6.9%)288 (4.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM532 (7.7%)279 (4.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,004 (14.5%)637 (9.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM512 (7.4%)820 (12.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM782 (11.3%)1,352 (20.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM426 (6.2%)563 (8.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM481 (7.0%)454 (6.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM250 (3.6%)494 (7.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM181 (2.6%)163 (2.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM32 (0.5%)12 (0.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM403 (5.8%)769 (11.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM751 (10.9%)486 (7.3%)
Total6,916 (100.0%)6,616 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Salisbury

Occupancy by Ownership in Salisbury

Of the total 13,258 dwellings in Salisbury, owner-occupied units account for 6,798 (51.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 6,460 (48.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Salisbury
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units6,79851.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units6,46048.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units13,258100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Salisbury

Occupancy by Household Size in Salisbury
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4,62634.9%
2-Person Household4,11131.0%
3-Person Household2,14016.1%
4+ Person Household2,38118.0%
Total Housing Units13,258100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Salisbury

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Salisbury
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household2,068 (44.7%)2,558 (55.3%)
2-Person Household2,718 (66.1%)1,393 (33.9%)
3-Person Household880 (41.1%)1,260 (58.9%)
4+ Person Household1,132 (47.5%)1,249 (52.5%)
Total Housing Units6,798 (51.3%)6,460 (48.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Salisbury

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Salisbury
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School379 (31.3%)832 (68.7%)
High School Diploma1,349 (40.4%)1,993 (59.6%)
College/Associate Degree2,271 (47.2%)2,541 (52.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,799 (71.9%)1,094 (28.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Salisbury

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Salisbury
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2,75320.8%
35 to 44 Years1,92514.5%
45 to 54 Years2,44618.4%
55 to 64 Years2,29917.3%
65 to 74 Years2,25317.0%
75 to 84 Years1,1148.4%
85 Years and Over4683.5%
Total13,258100.0%

Housing Finances in Salisbury

Median Income by Occupancy in Salisbury

Median Income by Occupancy in Salisbury
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied6,798 (51.3%)$73,733
Renter-Occupied6,460 (48.7%)$31,173
Average13,258 (100.0%)$48,888

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Salisbury

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Salisbury
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000344 (5.1%)297 (4.6%)
$5,000 to $9,99962 (0.9%)165 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $14,999179 (2.6%)1,009 (15.6%)
$15,000 to $19,999207 (3.0%)429 (6.6%)
$20,000 to $24,999193 (2.8%)753 (11.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999568 (8.4%)813 (12.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999923 (13.6%)913 (14.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999961 (14.1%)986 (15.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999992 (14.6%)609 (9.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,042 (15.3%)322 (5.0%)
$150,000 or more1,327 (19.5%)164 (2.5%)
Total6,798 (100.0%)6,460 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Salisbury

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Salisbury
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300403 (5.9%)250 (3.9%)
$300 to $4991,152 (17.0%)422 (6.5%)
$500 to $7991,299 (19.1%)1,162 (18.0%)
$800 to $999635 (9.3%)1,484 (23.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,739 (25.6%)2,170 (33.6%)
$1,500 to $1,999875 (12.9%)514 (8.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499362 (5.3%)40 (0.6%)
$2,500 to $2,99981 (1.2%)135 (2.1%)
$3,000 or more252 (3.7%)36 (0.6%)
Total6,798 (100.0%)6,460 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Salisbury

Housing Structures in Salisbury

Housing Structures in Salisbury
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached7,96660.1%
Single Unit, Attached4133.1%
2 Unit Apartments5684.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments7815.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,1568.7%
10 or more Apartments1,61612.2%
Mobile Home / Other7585.7%
Total13,258100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Salisbury

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Salisbury
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached5,920 (74.3%)2,046 (25.7%)
Single Unit, Attached202 (48.9%)211 (51.1%)
2 Unit Apartments41 (7.2%)527 (92.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments16 (2.1%)765 (98.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments101 (8.7%)1,055 (91.3%)
10 or more Apartments47 (2.9%)1,569 (97.1%)
Mobile Home / Other471 (62.1%)287 (37.9%)
Total6,798 (51.3%)6,460 (48.7%)

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%)187 (2.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms113 (1.7%)1,176 (18.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms2,125 (31.3%)3,701 (57.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms2,366 (34.8%)1,058 (16.4%)
8 or more Rooms2,194 (32.3%)338 (5.2%)
Total6,798 (100.0%)6,460 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Salisbury

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Salisbury
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas3,679 (54.1%)1,444 (22.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas53 (0.8%)108 (1.7%)
Electricity2,950 (43.4%)4,754 (73.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene62 (0.9%)114 (1.8%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels16 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used38 (0.6%)40 (0.6%)
Total6,798 (100.0%)6,460 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Salisbury

Household Vehicle Usage in Salisbury
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle210 (3.1%)1,218 (18.9%)
1 Vehicle2,143 (31.5%)3,262 (50.5%)
2 Vehicles2,759 (40.6%)1,386 (21.5%)
3 or more Vehicles1,686 (24.8%)594 (9.2%)
Total6,798 (100.0%)6,460 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Salisbury

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Salisbury

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,5534,245
Median Property Value$153,700$206,800
Median Household Income$47,896$1,008
Monthly Housing Costs$454$239
Real Estate Taxes$1,621$26

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Salisbury

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Salisbury
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000290 (11.4%)74 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $99,999321 (12.6%)529 (12.5%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,590 (62.3%)2,628 (61.9%)
$300,000 to $499,999163 (6.4%)847 (20.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99990 (3.5%)102 (2.4%)
$750,000 to $999,99980 (3.1%)39 (0.9%)
$1,000,000 or more19 (0.7%)26 (0.6%)
Total2,553 (100.0%)4,245 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Salisbury

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Salisbury
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000230 (9.0%)105 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $24,999271 (10.6%)176 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999316 (12.4%)308 (7.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999579 (22.7%)252 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999403 (15.8%)344 (8.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999251 (9.8%)558 (13.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999184 (7.2%)741 (17.5%)
$150,000 or more319 (12.5%)858 (20.2%)
Total2,553 (100.0%)4,245 (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 2.0x868 (34.0%)92,849 (2,187.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x334 (13.1%)2,053 (48.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x361 (14.1%)797 (18.8%)
4.0x or more925 (36.2%)368 (8.7%)
Total2,553 (100.0%)4,245 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Salisbury

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Salisbury
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800494 (19.4%)84 (2.0%)
$800 to $1,499606 (23.7%)371 (8.7%)
$800 to $1,4991,295 (50.7%)1,174 (27.7%)
Total2,553 (100.0%)4,245 (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 Years2,410 (98.0%)49 (2.0%)
6 to 18 Years5,827 (97.5%)151 (2.5%)
19 to 25 Years3,357 (86.2%)537 (13.8%)
26 to 34 Years3,257 (78.5%)894 (21.5%)
35 to 44 Years3,056 (81.0%)716 (19.0%)
45 to 54 Years3,315 (82.5%)705 (17.5%)
55 to 64 Years3,264 (88.7%)414 (11.3%)
65 to 74 Years3,159 (99.8%)8 (0.3%)
75 Years and older2,171 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total29,816 (89.6%)3,474 (10.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Salisbury

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Salisbury
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,410 (98.0%)49 (2.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen5,827 (97.5%)151 (2.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen3,357 (86.2%)537 (13.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Salisbury

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Salisbury
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0006,154 (88.8%)773 (11.2%)
$25,000 to $49,9995,745 (83.6%)1,128 (16.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,812 (86.5%)596 (13.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,712 (87.2%)543 (12.8%)
$100,000 and over9,019 (97.7%)216 (2.3%)

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 61,798 (73.1%)691 (28.1%)
6 to 18 Years3,488 (58.4%)2,635 (44.1%)
19 to 25 Years1,237 (31.8%)2,354 (60.5%)
25 to 34 Years1,081 (26.0%)2,548 (61.4%)
35 to 44 Years512 (13.6%)2,697 (71.5%)
45 to 54 Years780 (19.4%)2,874 (71.5%)
55 to 64 Years815 (22.2%)2,744 (74.6%)
65 to 74 Years3,036 (95.9%)1,914 (60.4%)
75 Years and over2,171 (100.0%)1,316 (60.6%)
Total14,918 (44.8%)19,773 (59.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Salisbury

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Salisbury
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years199 (6.2%)158 (5.7%)
18 to 34 Years650 (14.8%)387 (9.3%)
35 to 64 Years704 (12.9%)968 (16.1%)
65 to 74 Years278 (20.3%)596 (33.2%)
75 Years and over377 (49.5%)762 (54.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Salisbury

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Salisbury: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)21 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years79 (1.8%)26 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years113 (2.1%)113 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years99 (7.2%)177 (9.9%)
75 Years and over223 (29.3%)245 (17.4%)

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%)56 (2.0%)
18 to 34 Years14 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years229 (4.2%)38 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years34 (2.5%)72 (4.0%)
75 Years and over72 (9.5%)99 (7.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Salisbury: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years199 (6.2%)158 (5.7%)
18 to 34 Years502 (11.4%)273 (6.6%)
35 to 64 Years343 (6.3%)465 (7.7%)
65 to 74 Years72 (5.2%)220 (12.3%)
75 Years and over102 (13.4%)167 (11.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Salisbury: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years186 (4.2%)106 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years274 (5.0%)619 (10.3%)
65 to 74 Years197 (14.4%)406 (22.6%)
75 Years and over242 (31.8%)642 (45.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Salisbury: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years42 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years139 (3.2%)38 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years54 (1.0%)265 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years36 (2.6%)78 (4.3%)
75 Years and over68 (8.9%)212 (15.0%)

Technology Access in Salisbury

Computing Device Access in Salisbury

Computing Device Access in Salisbury
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop9,05268.3%
Smartphone11,23584.7%
Tablet7,92359.8%
No Computing Device1,2759.6%
Total13,258100.0%

Internet Access in Salisbury

Internet Access in Salisbury
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home9,80173.9%
Cellular Data Only1,2949.8%
Satellite Internet4693.5%
No Internet1,95714.8%
Total13,258100.0%

Salisbury Summary

Salisbury, North Carolina is a city located in Rowan County, in the central part of the state. It is the county seat and the largest city in the county. The city is situated on the banks of the Yadkin River, and is located approximately 40 miles northeast of Charlotte. The population of Salisbury was estimated to be 33,662 in 2019.

History

Salisbury was founded in 1753 by a group of German and Swiss immigrants led by John Van Lear. The city was named after Salisbury, England, and was incorporated in 1755. The city was an important trading center during the Revolutionary War, and was the site of several battles.
In the 19th century, Salisbury became an important railroad hub, and the city's economy was largely based on the railroad industry. The city was also home to several textile mills, and the economy was further bolstered by the tobacco industry.

Geography

Salisbury is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, and is situated on the banks of the Yadkin River. The city is located approximately 40 miles northeast of Charlotte, and is bordered by the towns of Spencer, Kannapolis, and Concord. The city covers an area of 16.3 square miles, and has an elevation of 845 feet.

Climate

Salisbury has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 61°F, and the average annual precipitation is 44 inches.

Economy

The economy of Salisbury is largely based on manufacturing, with several major employers in the city. The largest employers in the city include Food Lion, Novant Health, and Corning. The city is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and professional services.

Demographics

As of 2019, the population of Salisbury was estimated to be 33,662. The racial makeup of the city was 68.3% White, 25.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.7% Asian, and 3.9% from other races. The median household income was $41,945, and the median home value was $142,400.

Conclusion

Salisbury, North Carolina is a city located in Rowan County, in the central part of the state. It was founded in 1753 by a group of German and Swiss immigrants, and was an important trading center during the Revolutionary War. The city is situated on the banks of the Yadkin River, and is located approximately 40 miles northeast of Charlotte. The economy of Salisbury is largely based on manufacturing, and the city is home to several major employers. The population of Salisbury was estimated to be 33,662 in 2019, and the racial makeup of the city was 68.3% White, 25.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.7% Asian, and 3.9% from other races.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Salisbury?
Total Population of Salisbury is 35,437.
What is the Total Male Population of Salisbury?
Total Male Population of Salisbury is 18,198.
What is the Total Female Population of Salisbury?
Total Female Population of Salisbury is 17,239.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Salisbury?
There are 105.56 Males per 100 Females in Salisbury.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Salisbury?
There are 94.73 Females per 100 Males in Salisbury.
What is the Median Population Age in Salisbury?
Median Population Age in Salisbury is 36.5 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 $30,319.
What is the Median Family Income in Salisbury?
Median Family Income in Salisbury is $64,583.
What is the Median Household income in Salisbury?
Median Household Income in Salisbury is $48,888.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Salisbury?
Income or Wage Gap in Salisbury is 28.0%.
Women in Salisbury earn 72.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Salisbury?
Family Income Deficit in Salisbury is $10,958.
Families that are below poverty line in Salisbury earn $10,958 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Salisbury?
Inequality or Gini Index in Salisbury is 0.52.
How Large is the Labor Force in Salisbury?
There are 16,254 People in the Labor Forcein in Salisbury.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Salisbury?
57.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Salisbury.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Salisbury?
Unemployment Rate in Salisbury is 7.0%.