Salisbury, MD-DE

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2019 Population

415,726

1.4% 1-year growth

2019 Median Age

46.9

1.3% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

12.6%

1.3% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$61,283

3.49% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$244,400

5.44% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

184,225

1.26% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Salisbury, MD-DE had a population of 416k people with a median age of 46.9 and a median household income of $61,283. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Salisbury, MD-DE grew from 409,979 to 415,726, a 1.4% increase and its median household income grew from $59,214 to $61,283, a 3.49% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Salisbury, MD-DE are White (Non-Hispanic) (70.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (17.6%), White (Hispanic) (4.69%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.15%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.09%). 0% of the households in Salisbury, MD-DE speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

95.5% of the residents in Salisbury, MD-DE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Salisbury, MD-DE are Salisbury University (2,326 degrees awarded in 2020), University of Maryland Eastern Shore (665 degrees), and Wor-Wic Community College (512 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Salisbury, MD-DE was $244,400, and the homeownership rate was 73.8%. Most people in Salisbury, MD-DE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Salisbury, MD-DE was 2 cars per household.

Salisbury, MD-DE borders California-Lexington Park, MD, Cambridge, MD, Dover, DE, and Ocean City, NJ.

About the photo: Sussex County Courthouse, Georgetown, DE

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Diversity

Salisbury, MD-DE is home to a population of 416k people, from which 95.5% are citizens. As of 2019, 6.9% of Salisbury, MD-DE residents were born outside of the country (28.7k people).

In 2019, there were 4.01 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (293k people) in Salisbury, MD-DE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 73.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 19.5k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Salisbury, MD-DE

White (Non-Hispanic)
293k ± 1.74k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
73.1k ± 2.74k
White (Hispanic)
19.5k ± 3.42k

7.42%

Hispanic Population

30.8k people

7.42% of the people in Salisbury, MD-DE are hispanic (30.8k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

6.9%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

28.7k people

6.84%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

28k people

As of 2019, 6.9% of Salisbury, MD-DE residents (28.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Salisbury, MD-DE was 6.84%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.6

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.5

In 2019, the median age of all people in Salisbury, MD-DE was 46.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 48, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in Salisbury, MD-DE are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Salisbury, MD-DE residents was 46.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
120,172 ± 8,948 people
India
79,107 ± 8,986 people
Mexico
52,957 ± 7,877 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maryland and Delaware was El Salvador, the natal country of 120,172 Maryland and Delaware residents, followed by India with 79,107 and Mexico with 52,957.

Citizenship

95.5%

2019 Citizenship

95.7%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 95.5% of Salisbury, MD-DE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Salisbury, MD-DE was 95.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
13,245 ± 1,398
Gulf War (2001-)
3,426 ± 935
Gulf War (1990s)
2,975 ± 783

Salisbury, MD-DE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.87 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Maryland and Delaware. 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 and Delaware, 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 and Delaware.

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

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Economy

Median household income in Salisbury, MD-DE is $61,283. In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Salisbury, MD-DE was Howard County, MD with a value of $121,618, followed by Calvert County, MD and Montgomery County, MD, with respective values of $112,380 and $110,389.

Males in Maryland have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $67,109. The income inequality in Maryland (measured using the Gini index) is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

Comparatively, males in Delaware have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,744. The income inequality in Delaware is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Salisbury, MD-DE employs 184k people. The largest industries in Salisbury, MD-DE are Health Care & Social Assistance (31,251 people), Retail Trade (21,617 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (19,811 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($71,315), Utilities ($60,274), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($60,096).

Wages

Median Household Income

$61,283

2019 value

± $2,539

3.49%

1 Year Growth

± 6.29%

Households in Salisbury, MD-DE have a median annual income of $61,283, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $59,214 in 2018, which represents a 3.49% annual growth.

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

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$82,507

Average Male Salary in Maryland

± $1,722

$67,109

Average Female Salary in Maryland

± $1,315

$72,412

Average Male Salary in Delaware

± $3,873

$54,744

Average Female Salary in Delaware

± $2,560

In 2019, full-time male employees in Maryland made 1.23 times more than female employees.

In that same year, full-time male employees in Delaware made 1.32 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Maryland and Delaware by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Maryland

Asian
$77,471 ± $4,418
White
$72,989 ± $1,494
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$68,482 ± $39,305

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Delaware

Asian
$75,279 ± $13,517
White
$58,383 ± $2,696
Black
$43,886 ± $3,235

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Maryland workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.06 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Maryland.

In the same year, the highest paid race/ethnicity of Delaware workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.29 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Delaware.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Maryland and Delaware by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Salisbury, MD-DE is from Maryland and Delaware.

0.459

2019 Wage GINI in Maryland

0.461

2018 Wage GINI in Maryland

0.459

2019 Wage GINI in Delaware

0.478

2018 Wage GINI in Delaware

In 2019, the income inequality in Maryland was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.518% decline from 2018 to 2019, 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.

In the same year, the income inequality in Delaware was 0.459 and income inequality had a 4.04% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Delaware was lower than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in Delaware in comparison to the national average.

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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Salisbury, MD-DE was Howard County, MD with a value of $121,618, followed by Calvert County, MD and Montgomery County, MD, with respective values of $112,380 and $110,389.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Salisbury, MD-DE (48.9k out of 390k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

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
30,224 ± 1,258
Black
14,093 ± 978
Hispanic
7,230 ± 629

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

184k

2019 Value

± 7,206

1.26%

1 Year growth

± 5.34%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Salisbury, MD-DE grew at a rate of 1.26%, from 182k employees to 184k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Salisbury, MD-DE, are Sales & Related Occupations (19,784 people), Management Occupations (18,898 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (18,877 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Salisbury, MD-DE.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Salisbury, MD-DE, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (19,784 people), Management Occupations (18,898 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (18,877 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Salisbury, MD-DE has an unusually high number of residents working as Community & Social Service Occupations (1.67 times higher than expected), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (1.66 times), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.63 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Salisbury, MD-DE, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($100,368), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($87,065), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($71,071).

Industries

Employment by Industries

184k

2019 Value

± 7,206

1.26%

1 Year growth

± 5.34%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Salisbury, MD-DE grew at a rate of 1.26%, from 182k employees to 184k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Salisbury, MD-DE, are Health Care & Social Assistance (31,251 people), Retail Trade (21,617 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (19,811 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Salisbury, MD-DE, though some of these residents may live in Salisbury, MD-DE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Salisbury, MD-DE, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (31,251 people), Retail Trade (21,617 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (19,811 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Salisbury, MD-DE has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.92 times higher than expected), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (1.48 times), and Accommodation & Food Services (1.43 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Salisbury, MD-DE, by median earnings, are Information ($71,315), Utilities ($60,274), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($60,096).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Maryland and Delaware product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $31.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($29.2B) and Pharmaceuticals ($27.5B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Maryland and Delaware.

$65.7B

2020 Value in Delaware

$143B

Projected 2050 Value in Delaware

117% growth

$217B

2020 Value in Maryland

$445B

Projected 2050 Value in Maryland

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Delaware trade was $65.7B. This is expected to increase 117% to $143B by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Pennsylvania
$27.5B
Virginia
$22.4B
New York
$13.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Maryland and Delaware domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Pennsylvania with $27.5B, followed by Virginia with $22.4B and New York and $13.4B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Delaware and Maryland went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 64.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (33.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%). 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, Chris Van Hollen, Tom Carper, and Chris Coons are the senators currently representing the state of Maryland and Delaware. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maryland and Delaware is currently represented by 9 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, MD-DE. Showing the available data for Delaware and Maryland.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (64.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (33.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.09%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Delaware and 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 and Delaware.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Delaware

64.4% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Maryland and Delaware

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 and Delaware 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 and Delaware colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Maryland and Delaware

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

Ben Cardin

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Chris Van Hollen

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Tom Carper

Senator from Delaware

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Chris Coons

Senator from Delaware

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Ted Kaufman, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Joe Biden, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Ben Cardin, Chris Van Hollen, Tom Carper, and Chris Coons are the senators currently representing Maryland and Delaware.

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 and Delaware over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Maryland and Delaware

Maryland and Delaware is currently represented by 9 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 and Delaware have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Salisbury, MD-DE awarded 3,611 degrees. The student population of Salisbury, MD-DE is skewed towards women, with 5,425 male students and 8,220 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Salisbury, MD-DE are White (2,156 and 61.2%), followed by Black or African American (917 and 26%), Two or More Races (142 and 4.03%), and Hispanic or Latino (138 and 3.92%).

The largest universities in Salisbury, MD-DE by number of degrees awarded are Salisbury University (2,326 and 64.4%), University of Maryland Eastern Shore (665 and 18.4%), and Wor-Wic Community College (512 and 14.2%).

The most popular majors in Salisbury, MD-DE are Social Work (313 and 8.67%), Criminal Justice - Police Science (206 and 5.7%), and Registered Nursing (179 and 4.96%).

The median tuition cost in Salisbury, MD-DE 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 Salisbury, MD-DE was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 169 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Salisbury, MD-DE 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 Salisbury, MD-DE institution with the largest number of graduating students was Salisbury University with 2,326 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

1,329

Degrees Awarded to Men

2,282

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 1,329 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Salisbury, MD-DE, which is 0.582 times less than the 2,282 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 institutions in Salisbury, MD-DE by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,156 degrees awarded
Black or African American
917 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
142 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Salisbury, MD-DE was White students. These 2,156 degrees mean that there were 2.35 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 917 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Salisbury, MD-DE was $244,400 in 2019, which is 1.02 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $231,800 to $244,400, a 5.44% increase. The homeownership rate in Salisbury, MD-DE is 73.8%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Salisbury, MD-DE have an average commute time of 23.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Salisbury, MD-DE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$244,400

2019 Median

± $6,926

$231,800

2018 Median

± $6,467

In 2019, the median property value in Salisbury, MD-DE grew to to $244,400 from the previous year's value of $231,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Salisbury, MD-DE 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, MD-DE the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

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

$61,283

Median Household Income

± $2,539

167k

Number of Households

± 6,493

In 2019, the median household income of the 167k households in Salisbury, MD-DE grew to $61,283 from the previous year's value of $59,214.

The following chart displays the households in Salisbury, MD-DE 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

Average Range

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

Rent vs Own

73.8%

2019 Homeownership

74%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 73.8% of the housing units in Salisbury, MD-DE were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Salisbury, MD-DE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

23.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Salisbury, MD-DE have a shorter commute time (23.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 2.72% of the workforce in Salisbury, MD-DE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (81.2%)
Carpooled (8.58%)
Worked At Home (6.1%)

In 2019, 81.2% of workers in Salisbury, MD-DE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.58%) and those who worked at home (6.1%).

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

Health

92.9% of the population of Salisbury, MD-DE has health coverage, with 38.2% on employee plans, 21.7% on Medicaid, 18.5% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 1.05% 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).

Per capita personal health care spending in Delaware was $10,254 in 2014. This is a 5% increase from the previous year ($9,766).

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.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Delaware see 1334 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.17% decrease from the previous year (1392 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2041 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 354 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 and Delaware.

1,129 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Maryland

1,334 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Delaware

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).

Primary care physicians in Delaware see an average of 1,334 patients per year. This represents a 4.17% decrease from the previous year (1,392 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Maryland and Delaware 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 and Delaware.

$8,602

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Maryland

$10,254

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Delaware

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.

Similarly, all personal health care spending per capita in Delaware (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5%, from $9,766 to $10,254.

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

Health Care Coverage

7.06%

Uninsured

38.2%

Employer Coverage

21.7%

Medicaid

18.5%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

1.05%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Salisbury, MD-DE grew by 4.83% from 6.74% to 7.06%.

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