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Salisbury

Missouri · 1,618 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 $38,125. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $72,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,618
−6%since 2000
from 1,726 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,209 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,290 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
−3%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Salisbury
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,125
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,729 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,085
+19%since 2000
from $15,163 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance14.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,100
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$392
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $291 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−39.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+22%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,628)
Black4.2%(73)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score12%(207)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,554)
Black2.1%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.5%(9)
Diversity Score7.3%(118)
Diversity Score
7
−39%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+14%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
7.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salisbury, Missouri?

Salisbury, Missouri has about 1,618 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salisbury, Missouri?

The typical household in Salisbury, Missouri earns about $38,125 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 $72,100, and the typical rent is about $392 a month.

How educated are people in Salisbury, Missouri?

About 21.2% 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 15.7% 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 255 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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