Salisbury, MD

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2023 Population

33,080

0.364% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Party

US Senator

Angela Alsobrooks

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

29.9

1.32% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

24.8%

5.36% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$56,402

5.8% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$217,500

9.13% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

15,191

1.54% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Salisbury, MD had a population of 33.1k people with a median age of 29.9 and a median household income of $56,402. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Salisbury, MD grew from 32,960 to 33,080, a 0.364% increase and its median household income grew from $53,309 to $56,402, a 5.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Salisbury, MD are White (Non-Hispanic) (43.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (40.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.85%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.13%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.71%).

None of the households in Salisbury, 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.

89.2% of the residents in Salisbury, MD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Salisbury, MD are Del-Mar-Va Beauty Academy (13 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Salisbury, MD was $217,500, and the homeownership rate was 25.7%.

Most people in Salisbury, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Salisbury, MD was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Salisbury, MD is home to a population of 33.1k people, from which 89.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 15.7% of Salisbury, MD residents were born outside of the country (5.2k people).

In 2023, there were 1.08 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.4k people) in Salisbury, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.27k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89.2%

2023 Citizenship

90.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 89.2% of Salisbury, MD residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Salisbury, MD was 90.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Salisbury, MD

White (Non-Hispanic)
14.4k ± 874
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
13.4k ± 1.03k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.27k ± 585

5.93%

Hispanic Population

1.96k people

5.93% of the people in Salisbury, MD are hispanic (1.96k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Maryland.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
115,960 ± 8,281 people
India
61,668 ± 6,066 people
Nigeria
45,887 ± 5,240 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maryland was El Salvador, the natal country of 115,960 Maryland residents, followed by India with 61,668 and Nigeria with 45,887.

Foreign-Born Population

15.7%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.2k people

13.8%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.56k people

As of 2023, 15.7% of Salisbury, MD residents (5.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Salisbury, MD was 13.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
336 ± 142
Gulf War (2001-)
249 ± 129
Gulf War (1990s)
125 ± 63

Salisbury, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.35 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Salisbury, MD employs 15.2k people. The largest industries in Salisbury, MD are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,544 people), Manufacturing (2,138 people), and Educational Services (2,053 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($82,000), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,434), and Wholesale Trade ($58,750).

Males in Maryland have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,266. The income inequality in Maryland (measured using the Gini index) is 0.454, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

15.2k

2023 Value

± 1,190

−1.54%

1 Year decline

± 10.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Salisbury, MD declined at a rate of −1.54%, from 15.4k employees to 15.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Salisbury, MD, are Production Occupations (1,579 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,443 people), and Management Occupations (1,300 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Salisbury, MD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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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Industries

Employment by Industries

15.2k

2023 Value

± 1,190

−1.54%

1 Year decline

± 10.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Salisbury, MD declined at a rate of −1.54%, from 15.4k employees to 15.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Salisbury, MD, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,544 people), Manufacturing (2,138 people), and Educational Services (2,053 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Salisbury, MD, though some of these residents may live in Salisbury, MD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,949

Median earning men ± $3,895

$34,836

Median earning women ± $4,424

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,119), Public Administration ($63,063), and Wholesale Trade ($58,467).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,303), Wholesale Trade ($64,531), and Construction ($58,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

0.617%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.69M people employed in Maryland. This represents a 0.617% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.9%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Kamala Harris with 62.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.1%), followed by Jill Stein (1.09%).

Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks 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 Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (62.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.1%)
Republican Party
Jill Stein (1.09%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Kamala Harris with 62.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.1%), followed by Jill Stein (1.09%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maryland for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Maryland

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Chris Van Hollen

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Angela Alsobrooks

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks 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 Representative Elections

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 2022, universities in Salisbury, MD awarded 13 degrees. The student population of Salisbury, MD in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 54 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Salisbury, MD are Black or African American (7 and 53.8%), followed by White (5 and 38.5%), Two or More Races (1 and 7.69%), and Asian (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Salisbury, MD by number of degrees awarded are Del-Mar-Va Beauty Academy (13 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Salisbury, MD are General Cosmetology (13 and 100%) and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (0 and 0%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 54 students enrolled in Salisbury, MD, 0% men and 100% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 34 records, of which 100% were women and 0% men.

Completions

Concentrations

General Cosmetology

Most Common

13 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Salisbury, MD was General Cosmetology with 13 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Salisbury, MD according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Del-Mar-Va Beauty Academy

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

13 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Del-Mar-Va Beauty Academy with 13 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Salisbury, MD, which is 0 times less than the 13 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 7 degrees mean that there were 1.4 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 5 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.05% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.2M), Bachelors Degree (1.04M), and Some college (961k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Salisbury, MD was $217,500 in 2023, which is 0.717 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $199,300 to $217,500, a 9.13% increase. The homeownership rate in Salisbury, MD is 25.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Salisbury, MD have an average commute time of 21.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Salisbury, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Salisbury, MD is $56,402. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Salisbury, MD was Census Tract 103 with a value of $96,212, followed by Census Tract 104 and Census Tract 101.02, with respective values of $95,485 and $84,250.

Housing

Property

$217,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$11,216

$3,347

Median Property Taxes

±$394

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Salisbury, MD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Salisbury, MD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

25.7%

Homeownership

2023

63.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 25.7% of the housing units in Salisbury, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 25.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Salisbury, MD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 103
Census Tract 104
Census Tract 101.02

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Salisbury, MD was Census Tract 103 with a value of $96,212, followed by Census Tract 104 and Census Tract 101.02, with respective values of $95,485 and $84,250.

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

Household Income

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

$56,402

Median Household Income

± $3,507

13k

Number of Households

± 1,043

In 2023, the median household income of the 13k households in Salisbury, MD grew to $56,402 from the previous year's value of $53,309.

The following chart displays the households in Salisbury, 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Salisbury, MD is from Maryland.

0.454

2022 Wage GINI in Maryland

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Maryland

In 2022, the income inequality in Maryland was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.498% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Maryland was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maryland in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Maryland across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (75.2%)
Carpooled (13%)
Worked At Home (4.83%)

In 2023, 75.2% of workers in Salisbury, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13%) and those who worked at home (4.83%).

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.

Commute Time

21.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Salisbury, MD have a shorter commute time (21.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.46% of the workforce in Salisbury, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

24.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Salisbury, MD (7.93k out of 32k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Salisbury, MD is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

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.

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.

Health

91% of the population of Salisbury, MD has health coverage, with 37.1% on employee plans, 32.5% on Medicaid, 9.72% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 0.836% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wicomico County, MD see 1733 patients per year on average, which represents a 2% increase from the previous year (1699 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1238 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 259 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Wicomico County, MD.

1,733 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wicomico County, MD

Primary care physicians in Wicomico County, MD see an average of 1,733 patients per year. This represents a 2% increase from the previous year (1,699 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.7% under 18 years, 33.9% between 18 and 34 years, 28.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.4% were men and 54.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.02%

Uninsured

37.1%

Employer Coverage

32.5%

Medicaid

9.72%

Medicare

10.8%

Non-Group

0.836%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Salisbury, MD declined by 4.13% from 9.41% to 9.02%.

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

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