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Salisbury

Massachusetts · 5,656 residents · 5.881 sq mi
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Salisbury is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,469. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $465,900. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,656
+26%since 2000
from 4,484 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
962 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 762 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.0
+29%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Salisbury
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,469
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,961 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,323
+173%since 2000
from $21,345 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.3%
+34.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
−11%since 2010
from 0.464 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing8%
US avg: 2.2%
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$465,900
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $180,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,770
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $693 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
23.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+17%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(4,319)
Black0.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(66)
Asian0.5%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(261)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(4,767)
Black1.9%(107)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(274)
Asian3.4%(194)
Other5.6%(314)
Diversity Score35.3%(1,999)
Diversity Score
35
+506%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.6%
+32.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+31%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.5%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−91.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2017
from 85.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 93.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salisbury, Massachusetts?

Salisbury, Massachusetts has about 5,656 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salisbury, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Salisbury, Massachusetts earns about $92,469 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salisbury, Massachusetts expensive?

In Salisbury, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $465,900, and the typical rent is about $1,770 a month.

How educated are people in Salisbury, Massachusetts?

About 50.6% of adults age 25 and over in Salisbury, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salisbury, Massachusetts?

About 5.6% of people in Salisbury, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salisbury, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Salisbury, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,961 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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