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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Salisbury

Missouri · 1,726 residents · 1.338 sq mi
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Salisbury has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,729. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $47,600. With a median age of 41.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,726
−8%since 1990
from 1,873 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,290 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 1,400 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.6
+14%since 1990
from 36.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Salisbury
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,729
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,326 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,163
+48%since 1990
from $10,223 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.0%
−6.0 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$291
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $230 in 1990
US average: $602
78.8%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 74.0% in 1990
21.2% rent
1.5
−3%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,792)
Black4.2%(79)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score10.4%(194)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,628)
Black4.2%(73)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score12%(207)
12
+16%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.6%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 74.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
−9%since 1990
from 18.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salisbury, Missouri?

Salisbury, Missouri has about 1,726 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Salisbury, Missouri?

The typical household in Salisbury, Missouri earns about $30,729 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salisbury, Missouri expensive?

In Salisbury, Missouri, the median home is worth about $47,600, and the typical rent is about $291 a month.

How educated are people in Salisbury, Missouri?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Salisbury, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salisbury, Missouri?

About 10.0% of people in Salisbury, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salisbury, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Salisbury, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 147 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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