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Salisbury

Pennsylvania · 706 residents · 0.383 sq mi
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Salisbury has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 172 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $129,000. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
706
−20%since 2000
from 878 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,843 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 2,292 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+12%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5586457338209071990201020202024Salisbury
2024587
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,833
+107%since 2000
from $12,973 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,000
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$654
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $289 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
24.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(684)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score2.5%(18)
Diversity Score
3
+27%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+58%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.9%
+18.5 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salisbury, Pennsylvania?

Salisbury, Pennsylvania has about 706 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salisbury, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Salisbury, Pennsylvania earns about $58,750 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 $129,000, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Salisbury, Pennsylvania?

About 18.8% 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 5.6% 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 6 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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