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Salisbury

Pennsylvania · 727 residents · 0.383 sq mi
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Salisbury has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,946. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 151 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,900. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
727
−17%since 2000
from 878 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,898 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 2,292 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.7
+13%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5586457338209071990201020202024Salisbury
2024587
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,946
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,282
+64%since 2000
from $12,973 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$346
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $289 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−40.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
29.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+14%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(868)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(721)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.3%(3)
Diversity Score
0
−83%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+78%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% 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
5.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.1%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.2%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salisbury, Pennsylvania?

Salisbury, Pennsylvania has about 727 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salisbury, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Salisbury, Pennsylvania earns about $32,946 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salisbury, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Salisbury, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $87,900, and the typical rent is about $346 a month.

How educated are people in Salisbury, Pennsylvania?

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

What is the poverty rate in Salisbury, Pennsylvania?

About 8.1% of people in Salisbury, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salisbury, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Salisbury, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 27 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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