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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Salisbury

New York · 12,341 residents · 1.745 sq mi
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Salisbury is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,641. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $214,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 70% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,341
+1%since 1990
from 12,226 in 1990
1990 – 2024
7,072 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 7,006 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.4
+6%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024Salisbury
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$73,641
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,580 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,579
+26%since 1990
from $21,877 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.7%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$214,200
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $183,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,103
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $697 in 1990
US average: $602
92.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 91.5% in 1990
7.7% rent
2.9
−9%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(11,382)
Black0.5%(62)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(517)
Asian5.8%(705)
Diversity Score24.7%(3,017)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(9,922)
Black1%(118)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(1,056)
Asian8.9%(1,101)
Diversity Score40.3%(4,975)
40
+63%since 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.2%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 30.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.1%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 84.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.4%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
−17%since 1990
from 27.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salisbury, New York?

Salisbury, New York has about 12,341 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Salisbury, New York?

The typical household in Salisbury, New York earns about $73,641 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salisbury, New York expensive?

In Salisbury, New York, the median home is worth about $214,200, and the typical rent is about $1,103 a month.

How educated are people in Salisbury, New York?

About 35.2% of adults age 25 and over in Salisbury, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salisbury, New York?

About 3.7% of people in Salisbury, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salisbury, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Salisbury, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 115 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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