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Salisbury

New York · 12,093 residents · 1.745 sq mi
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Salisbury is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,553. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $467,700. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. Households here earn about 77% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,093
−2%since 2000
from 12,341 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,930 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 7,072 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+8%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024Salisbury
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,553
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,641 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,619
+36%since 2000
from $27,579 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
64.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$467,700
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $214,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,863
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,103 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.4%
−30.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
9.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+63%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(9,922)
Black1%(118)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(1,056)
Asian8.9%(1,101)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.3%(4,975)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(8,376)
Black1.7%(211)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(1,780)
Asian12.6%(1,521)
Other1.5%(182)
Diversity Score60%(7,260)
Diversity Score
60
+49%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 35.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.0%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
20.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salisbury, New York?

Salisbury, New York has about 12,093 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Salisbury, New York earns about $98,553 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 $467,700, and the typical rent is about $1,863 a month.

How educated are people in Salisbury, New York?

About 38.3% 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 1.9% of people in Salisbury, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salisbury, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Salisbury, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 133 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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