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Salisbury

Massachusetts · 4,869 residents · 5.881 sq mi
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Salisbury has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,205. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $335,500. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,869
+9%since 2000
from 4,484 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
828 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 762 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.7
+19%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Salisbury
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,205
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,961 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,217
+65%since 2000
from $21,345 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$335,500
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $180,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$985
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $693 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.3%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
38.0% rent
Vacancy rate
31.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.0
+39%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(4,645)
Black0.5%(23)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(76)
Asian0.9%(42)
Other1%(49)
Diversity Score9.6%(466)
Diversity Score
10
+64%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+20%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.9%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.6%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salisbury, Massachusetts?

Salisbury, Massachusetts has about 4,869 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salisbury, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Salisbury, Massachusetts earns about $56,205 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 $335,500, and the typical rent is about $985 a month.

How educated are people in Salisbury, Massachusetts?

About 28.0% 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 7.6% 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 1,174 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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