Salisbury is a city located in Wicomico County Maryland. Salisbury has a 2024 population of 33,204. It is also the county seat of Wicomico County. Salisbury is currently growing at a rate of 0.14% annually and its population has increased by 0.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 33,022 in 2020.
The average household income in Salisbury is $78,272 with a poverty rate of 24.8%. The median age in Salisbury is 29.9 years: 27.9 years for males, and 30.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Salisbury was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,818 | 44.79% |
| Black or African American | 13,606 | 41.13% |
| Two or more races | 3,164 | 9.56% |
| Asian | 1,034 | 3.13% |
| Other race | 388 | 1.17% |
| Native American | 70 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,048 | 2.43 | 25.7 | 74.3 |
| Non Family | 6,195 | 1.4 | 19.8 | 80.2 |
| Married | 3,582 | 3.63 | 44.3 | 55.7 |
| Female | 2,277 | 3.33 | 14.9 | 85.1 |
| Male | 994 | 2.53 | 19.7 | 80.3 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
25.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,852 | 9.65% |
| Associates Degree | 1,662 | 8.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,270 | 17.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,164 | 11.28% |
| High School Graduate | 6,315 | 32.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 688 | 3.59% |
| Some College | 3,236 | 16.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,882 | 8,005 | 3,209 |
| Black | 7,776 | 6,470 | 1,377 |
| 2+ Races | 1,270 | 1,202 | 394 |
| Hispanic | 897 | 746 | 83 |
| Asian | 693 | 534 | 417 |
| Other Race | 199 | 124 | 27 |
| Native American | 50 | 50 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,980 | $56,726 | $47,897 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,586 | $84,000 | $67,939 |
| High School Graduate | $32,406 | $39,439 | $26,064 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,227 | $34,320 | $30,848 |
| Overall | $40,251 | $45,690 | $36,177 |
| Some College | $38,993 | $51,170 | $32,645 |
$40,251
Average Earnings
$45,690
Average Male
$36,177
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.94% of Salisbury residents speak only English, while 20.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 13.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,598 | 3,604 | 26.5% |
| Black | 13,385 | 3,141 | 23.47% |
| Multiple | 3,083 | 598 | 19.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,938 | 583 | 30.08% |
| Asian | 1,034 | 224 | 21.66% |
| Other | 382 | 43 | 11.26% |
24.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.52%
Male Poverty Rate
27.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Salisbury is Hispanic, with 30.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Salisbury is Other, with 11.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.22% |
| High School | 22.92% |
| Some College | 14.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 61.86% |
| Female Unemployed | 57.94% |
| Female Employed | 17.34% |
| Male Employed | 11.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,656 | $92,308 |
| Households | $56,402 | $78,272 |
| Married Families | $98,628 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,225 | $57,481 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.2%
Male Marriage Rate
29.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,121
Number of Veterans
883
Male Veterans
238
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 346 |
| Second Gulf War | 249 |
| First Gulf War | 215 |
| World War II | 40 |
| Korea | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 399 |
| 75+ | 248 |
| 65 to 74 | 229 |
| 35 to 54 | 128 |
| 18 to 34 | 117 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 748 | 5.94% |
| Black | 322 | 3.41% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 1.84% |
| Other Race | 10 | 3.75% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 0.94% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 4 | 7.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.9%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
10.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
51.94%
Born in Salisbury
84.2%
Native Born
15.8%
Foreign Born
10.83%
Non Citizen
4.97%
Naturalized
84.2% of Salisbury residents were born in the United States, with 51.94% having been born in Maryland. 10.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 33,432 | 45 | 0.13% |
| 2028 | 33,387 | 46 | 0.14% |
| 2027 | 33,341 | 46 | 0.14% |
| 2026 | 33,295 | 45 | 0.14% |
| 2025 | 33,250 | 46 | 0.14% |
| 2024 | 33,204 | 45 | 0.14% |
| 2023 | 33,159 | -6 | -0.02% |
| 2022 | 33,165 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 33,164 | 142 | 0.43% |
| 2020 | 33,022 | -39 | -0.12% |
| 2019 | 33,061 | 142 | 0.43% |
| 2018 | 32,919 | 216 | 0.66% |
| 2017 | 32,703 | 84 | 0.26% |
| 2016 | 32,619 | 128 | 0.39% |
| 2015 | 32,491 | 122 | 0.38% |
| 2014 | 32,369 | 974 | 3.1% |
| 2013 | 31,395 | 436 | 1.41% |
| 2012 | 30,959 | -30 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 30,989 | 603 | 1.98% |
| 2010 | 30,386 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 23,743 | 3,151 | 15.3% |
| 1990 | 20,592 | 4,163 | 25.34% |
| 1980 | 16,429 | 1,177 | 7.72% |
| 1970 | 15,252 | -1,050 | -6.44% |
| 1960 | 16,302 | 1,161 | 7.67% |
| 1950 | 15,141 | 1,828 | 13.73% |
| 1940 | 13,313 | 2,316 | 21.06% |
| 1930 | 10,997 | 3,444 | 45.6% |
| 1920 | 7,553 | 863 | 12.9% |
| 1910 | 6,690 | 2,413 | 56.42% |
| 1900 | 4,277 | 1,372 | 47.23% |
| 1890 | 2,905 | 324 | 12.55% |
| 1880 | 2,581 | -30,851 | -92.28% |