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Salisbury

Massachusetts · 5,629 residents · 5.881 sq mi
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Salisbury is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,805. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $367,400. With a median age of 55.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,629
+26%since 2000
from 4,484 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
55.0
+40%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Salisbury
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 52.3%(128)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.6%(200)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 143.6%(204)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 193.8%(213)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.9%(221)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.9%(559)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.1%(514)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.8%(776)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6422.5%(1,265)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7417%(958)
US avg: 10%
75 to 848%(451)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.5%(140)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,805
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,961 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,435
+150%since 2000
from $21,345 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.4%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$367,400
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $180,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,471
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $693 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
40.9% rent
Afford Score
4.6
−30%since 2009
from 6.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(5,082)
Black0.5%(30)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(176)
Asian1.3%(73)
Other0.5%(31)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican4.7%(239)
Mexican1.1%(57)
Colombian0.9%(47)
Dominican0.6%(31)
Panamanian0.3%(17)
Asian origin
Chinese1.5%(79)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.3%(14)
Ancestry
Irish26.2%(1,339)
Italian20.8%(1,064)
English14.7%(753)
French7.3%(376)
Polish5%(257)
Lebanese3.9%(200)
Portuguese3.7%(191)
German3.5%(180)
Scottish3.2%(166)
Welsh2.4%(121)
American1.9%(99)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish1.6%(81)
Greek1.4%(72)
Swedish1.2%(62)
Armenian1.1%(58)
Brazilian1%(50)
Canadian0.9%(48)
Austrian0.6%(32)
Russian0.6%(32)
Dutch0.5%(24)
Czech0.4%(23)
Norwegian0.4%(20)
Finnish0.4%(19)
Ukrainian0.2%(10)
British0.2%(8)
Lithuanian0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest French Canadian population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.5%
+27.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.8 min
+66%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 71.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.7%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−92.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married26%(623)
Married56.7%(1,358)
Widowed5.5%(131)
Divorced11.8%(282)
Women 15+
Never married29.1%(792)
Married46.2%(1,259)
Widowed11.7%(318)
Divorced13%(354)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salisbury, Massachusetts?

Salisbury, Massachusetts has about 5,629 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salisbury, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Salisbury, Massachusetts earns about $79,805 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 $367,400, and the typical rent is about $1,471 a month.

How educated are people in Salisbury, Massachusetts?

About 46.5% 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 6.9% 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 1,934 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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