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Salisbury

Maryland · 33,050 residents · 13.809 sq mi
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Salisbury has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,474. Population has grown 39% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $167,800. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,050
+39%since 2000
from 23,743 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,393 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 1,719 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.8
+12%since 2000
from 29.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K23K27K31K35K1990201020202024Salisbury
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,474
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,191 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,866
+57%since 2000
from $15,228 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,061
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $574 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
29.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 37.8% in 2000
70.5% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+35%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(14,111)
Black32.1%(7,612)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(806)
Asian3.1%(743)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.4%(15,526)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40%(13,220)
Black41.4%(13,676)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(3,029)
Asian3.7%(1,221)
Other3.6%(1,180)
Diversity Score80.3%(26,532)
Diversity Score
80
+23%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+64%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.0%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
12.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salisbury, Maryland?

Salisbury, Maryland has about 33,050 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salisbury, Maryland?

The typical household in Salisbury, Maryland earns about $44,474 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salisbury, Maryland expensive?

In Salisbury, Maryland, the median home is worth about $167,800, and the typical rent is about $1,061 a month.

How educated are people in Salisbury, Maryland?

About 28.0% of adults age 25 and over in Salisbury, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salisbury, Maryland?

About 26.8% of people in Salisbury, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salisbury, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Salisbury, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,458 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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

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