Salisbury City PUMA, MD

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2020 Population

180,888

0.475% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ben Cardin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

40.2

0.249% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

14.3%

0.891% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$60,191

6.22% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$206,700

3.97% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

79,672

1.85% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Salisbury City PUMA, MD had a population of 181k people with a median age of 40.2 and a median household income of $60,191. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Salisbury City PUMA, MD grew from 180,033 to 180,888, a 0.475% increase and its median household income grew from $56,669 to $60,191, a 6.22% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Salisbury City PUMA, MD are White (Non-Hispanic) (65.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (24.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.87%), White (Hispanic) (2.66%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.17%).

8.79% of the households in Salisbury City PUMA, MD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96% of the residents in Salisbury City PUMA, MD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wicomico, Worcester & Somerset Counties--Salisbury City PUMA, MD are Salisbury University (2,326 degrees awarded in 2020), University of Maryland Eastern Shore (665 degrees), and Wor-Wic Community College (512 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Salisbury City PUMA, MD was $206,700, and the homeownership rate was 65.2%. Most people in Salisbury City PUMA, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Salisbury City PUMA, MD was 2 cars per household.

Salisbury City PUMA, MD borders Sussex County PUMA, DE, Queen Anne's, Talbot, Caroline, Dorchester & Kent Counties PUMA, MD, St. Mary's & Calvert Counties PUMA, MD, and Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA.

United States Maryland

Diversity

Salisbury City PUMA, MD is home to a population of 181k people, from which 96% are citizens. As of 2020, 6.68% of Salisbury City PUMA, MD residents were born outside of the country (12.1k people).

In 2020, there were 2.72 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (119k people) in Salisbury City PUMA, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 43.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.19k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Salisbury City PUMA, MD are Spanish (5,886 households), Haitian (2,038 households), and Arabic (1,005 households).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Salisbury City PUMA, MD

White (Non-Hispanic)
119k ± 310
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
43.7k ± 737
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.19k ± 769

4.63%

Hispanic Population

8.38k people

4.63% of the people in Salisbury City PUMA, MD are hispanic (8.38k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Salisbury City PUMA, MD as a share of the total population.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,886 households (3.44%)
Haitian
2,038 households (1.19%)
Arabic
1,005 households (0.587%)

8.79% of the households in Salisbury City PUMA, MD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Salisbury City PUMA, MD was Spanish. 3.44% of the households in Salisbury City PUMA, MD reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

6.68%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

12.1k people

6.71%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

12.1k people

As of 2020, 6.68% of Salisbury City PUMA, MD residents (12.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Salisbury City PUMA, MD was 6.71%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Salisbury City PUMA, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.5

In 2020, the median age of all people in Salisbury City PUMA, MD was 40.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 40, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 39. But people in Salisbury City PUMA, MD are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Salisbury City PUMA, MD residents was 40.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Haiti
2,300 ± 1,170 people
Guatemala
1,292 ± 879 people
Mexico
1,149 ± 830 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Salisbury City PUMA, MD was Haiti, the natal country of 2,300 Salisbury City PUMA, MD residents, followed by Guatemala with 1,292 and Mexico with 1,149.

Citizenship

96%

2020 Citizenship

96%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96% of Salisbury City PUMA, MD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Salisbury City PUMA, MD was 96%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Salisbury City PUMA, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,470 ± 415
Gulf War (2001-)
1,627 ± 331
Gulf War (1990s)
1,437 ± 267

Salisbury City PUMA, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.75 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Maryland. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Maryland, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Maryland.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maryland (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Maryland.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Maryland. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Maryland.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Maryland across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Salisbury City PUMA, MD is $60,191. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Salisbury City PUMA, MD was Bethesda, Potomac & North Bethesda PUMA, MD with a value of $157,809, followed by Columbia (West) & Ellicott City (Northwest) PUMA, MD and Olney, Damascus, Clarksburg & Darnestown PUMA, MD, with respective values of $145,528 and $144,058.

Males in Salisbury City PUMA, MD have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,594. The income inequality in Salisbury City PUMA, MD (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Salisbury City PUMA, MD employs 79.7k people. The largest industries in Salisbury City PUMA, MD are Restaurants & Food Services (7,450 people), Elementary & secondary schools (6,008 people), and Construction (5,349 people), and the highest paying industries are Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services ($173,659), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($165,590), and Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($128,289).

Wages

Median Household Income

$60,191

2020 value

± $1,898

6.22%

1 Year Growth

± 4.22%

Households in Salisbury City PUMA, MD have a median annual income of $60,191, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $56,669 in 2019, which represents a 6.22% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Salisbury City PUMA, MD compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$63,210

Average Male Salary in Salisbury City PUMA, MD

± $9,306

$48,594

Average Female Salary in Salisbury City PUMA, MD

± $7,136

In 2020, full-time male employees in Salisbury City PUMA, MD made 1.3 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Salisbury City PUMA, MD by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Salisbury City PUMA, MD

White
$50,172 ± $6,238
Asian
$50,089 ± $29,601
Two or More Races
$48,970 ± $57,187

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Salisbury City PUMA, MD workers was White. These workers were paid 1 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Salisbury City PUMA, MD.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Salisbury City PUMA, MD by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.467

2020 Wage GINI in Salisbury City PUMA, MD

0.455

2019 Wage GINI in Salisbury City PUMA, MD

In 2020, the income inequality in Salisbury City PUMA, MD was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.61% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Salisbury City PUMA, MD was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Salisbury City PUMA, MD in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Salisbury City PUMA, MD across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Salisbury City PUMA, MD was Bethesda, Potomac & North Bethesda PUMA, MD with a value of $157,809, followed by Columbia (West) & Ellicott City (Northwest) PUMA, MD and Olney, Damascus, Clarksburg & Darnestown PUMA, MD, with respective values of $145,528 and $144,058.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Salisbury City PUMA, MD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

14.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Salisbury City PUMA, MD (24.4k out of 170k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
13,443 ± 970
Black
8,121 ± 792
Hispanic
2,106 ± 500

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Salisbury City PUMA, MD is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

79.7k

2020 Value

1.85%

1 Year growth

± 1.85%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Salisbury City PUMA, MD grew at a rate of 1.85%, from 78.2k employees to 79.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Salisbury City PUMA, MD, are Cashiers (2,275 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,167 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,134 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Salisbury City PUMA, MD.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Salisbury City PUMA, MD, by number of employees, are Cashiers (2,275 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,167 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,134 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Salisbury City PUMA, MD has an unusually high number of residents working as Elevator installers & repairers (8.88 times higher than expected), Healthcare social workers (3.97 times), and Manicurists and pedicurists (3.88 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Salisbury City PUMA, MD, by average salary, are Physicians ($250,066), Chief executives & legislators ($227,456), and Personal financial advisors ($224,835).

Industries

Employment by Industries

79.7k

2020 Value

1.85%

1 Year growth

± 1.85%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Salisbury City PUMA, MD grew at a rate of 1.85%, from 78.2k employees to 79.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Salisbury City PUMA, MD, are Restaurants & Food Services (7,450 people), Elementary & secondary schools (6,008 people), and Construction (5,349 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Salisbury City PUMA, MD, though some of these residents may live in Salisbury City PUMA, MD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Salisbury City PUMA, MD, by number of employees, are Restaurants & Food Services (7,450 people), Elementary & secondary schools (6,008 people), and Construction (5,349 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Salisbury City PUMA, MD has an unusually high number of Animal slaughtering & processing (7.08 times higher than expected), Personal & household goods repair & maintenance (4.1 times), and Animal production & aquaculture (3.5 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Salisbury City PUMA, MD, by average salary, are Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services ($173,659), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($165,590), and Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($128,289).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Maryland to other states, or from other states to Maryland.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Maryland product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $29.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($23.2B) and Electronics ($20.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Maryland products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$217B

2020 Value in Maryland

$445B

Projected 2050 Value in Maryland

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Maryland trade was $217B. This is expected to increase 105% to $445B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Maryland trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Maryland to other states, or from other states to Maryland.

Most Common Trade Partners

Virginia
$21.2B
Pennsylvania
$18.1B
New York
$10.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Maryland domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Virginia with $21.2B, followed by Pennsylvania with $18.1B and New York and $10.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Maryland shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%). The most partisan county was Prince George's County, MD with 89.3% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen are the senators currently representing the state of Maryland. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Salisbury City PUMA, MD. Showing the available data for Maryland.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (65.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (32.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.1%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maryland for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Maryland.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Maryland

65.4% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Maryland

Prince George's County, MD
89.3% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Baltimore City, MD
87.3% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Montgomery County, MD
78.6% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Maryland was Prince George's County, MD with 89.3% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Maryland colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Maryland

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Maryland.

Ben Cardin

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Chris Van Hollen

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen are the senators currently representing Maryland.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Maryland over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Maryland

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Maryland have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Wicomico, Worcester & Somerset Counties--Salisbury City PUMA, MD awarded 3,531 degrees. The student population of Wicomico, Worcester & Somerset Counties--Salisbury City PUMA, MD is skewed towards women, with 5,410 male students and 8,103 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wicomico, Worcester & Somerset Counties--Salisbury City PUMA, MD are White (2,097 and 60.9%), followed by Black or African American (904 and 26.3%), Two or More Races (138 and 4.01%), and Hispanic or Latino (134 and 3.89%).

The largest universities in Wicomico, Worcester & Somerset Counties--Salisbury City PUMA, MD by number of degrees awarded are Salisbury University (2,326 and 65.9%), University of Maryland Eastern Shore (665 and 18.8%), and Wor-Wic Community College (512 and 14.5%).

The most popular majors in Wicomico, Worcester & Somerset Counties--Salisbury City PUMA, MD are Social Work (313 and 8.86%), Criminal Justice - Police Science (206 and 5.83%), and Speech Communication & Rhetoric (177 and 5.01%).

The median tuition cost in Wicomico, Worcester & Somerset Counties--Salisbury City PUMA, MD for a public four year colleges is $6,341 for in-state students and $16,579 for out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Kinesiology & Exercise Science
169 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
148 degree-majorss awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
177 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Wicomico, Worcester & Somerset Counties--Salisbury City PUMA, MD was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 169 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Wicomico, Worcester & Somerset Counties--Salisbury City PUMA, MD according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Salisbury University
2,326 degrees awarded
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
665 degrees awarded
Wor-Wic Community College
512 degrees awarded

$6,341

Median In-State Public

In 2020, the Wicomico, Worcester & Somerset Counties--Salisbury City PUMA, MD institution with the largest number of graduating students was Salisbury University with 2,326 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

1,326

Degrees Awarded to Men

2,205

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 1,326 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wicomico, Worcester & Somerset Counties--Salisbury City PUMA, MD, which is 0.601 times less than the 2,205 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Wicomico, Worcester & Somerset Counties--Salisbury City PUMA, MD by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,097 degrees awarded
Black or African American
904 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
138 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Wicomico, Worcester & Somerset Counties--Salisbury City PUMA, MD was White students. These 2,097 degrees mean that there were 2.32 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 904 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Salisbury City PUMA, MD was $206,700 in 2020, which is 0.899 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $198,800 to $206,700, a 3.97% increase. The homeownership rate in Salisbury City PUMA, MD is 65.2%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Salisbury City PUMA, MD have an average commute time of 22.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Salisbury City PUMA, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$206,700

2020 Median

± $5,862

$198,800

2019 Median

± $3,763

In 2020, the median property value in Salisbury City PUMA, MD grew to to $206,700 from the previous year's value of $198,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Salisbury City PUMA, MD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Salisbury City PUMA, MD the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,191

Median Household Income

± $1,898

69.3k

Number of Households

± 2,004

In 2020, the median household income of the 69.3k households in Salisbury City PUMA, MD grew to $60,191 from the previous year's value of $56,669.

The following chart displays the households in Salisbury City PUMA, MD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Salisbury City PUMA, MD distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Salisbury City PUMA, MD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

65.2%

2020 Homeownership

64.2%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 65.2% of the housing units in Salisbury City PUMA, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Salisbury City PUMA, MD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

22.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Salisbury City PUMA, MD have a shorter commute time (22.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.24% of the workforce in Salisbury City PUMA, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Salisbury City PUMA, MD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (80.4%)
Carpooled (8.88%)
Worked At Home (5.12%)

In 2020, 80.4% of workers in Salisbury City PUMA, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.88%) and those who worked at home (5.12%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Salisbury City PUMA, MD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Salisbury City PUMA, MD have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

93.9% of the population of Salisbury City PUMA, MD has health coverage, with 40% on employee plans, 23.8% on Medicaid, 14.7% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 1.25% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Maryland was $8,602 in 2014. This is a 4.27% increase from the previous year ($8,250).

Primary care physicians in Maryland see 1129 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1141 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1259 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 364 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Dorchester County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.9%). Additionally, Somerset County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (41.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Maryland.

1,129 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Maryland

Primary care physicians in Maryland see an average of 1,129 patients per year. This represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1,141 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Maryland in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Maryland.

$8,602

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Maryland

$4,343

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,677

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,000

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Maryland (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.27%, from $8,250 to $8,602.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

6.12%

Uninsured

40%

Employer Coverage

23.8%

Medicaid

14.7%

Medicare

14.1%

Non-Group

1.25%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Salisbury City PUMA, MD grew by 1.77% from 6.01% to 6.12%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Salisbury City PUMA, MD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.