Salisbury, MD

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2021 Population

32,583

0.813% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ben Cardin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

30.1

3.08% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

24.8%

7.8% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$48,310

8.63% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$170,200

1.43% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Salisbury, MD had a population of 32.6k people with a median age of 30.1 and a median household income of $48,310. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Salisbury, MD declined from 32,850 to 32,583, a −0.813% decrease and its median household income grew from $44,474 to $48,310, a 8.63% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Salisbury, MD are White (Non-Hispanic) (46.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (39.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.81%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.42%), and White (Hispanic) (1.84%).

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.

90.4% of the residents in Salisbury, MD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Salisbury, MD are Delmarva Beauty Academy (16 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Salisbury, MD was $170,200, and the homeownership rate was 25.4%.

Most people in Salisbury, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.5 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 32.6k people, from which 90.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 13.4% of Salisbury, MD residents were born outside of the country (4.36k people).

In 2021, there were 1.19 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.3k people) in Salisbury, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.57k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

90.4%

2021 Citizenship

91.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 90.4% of Salisbury, MD residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Salisbury, MD was 91.4%, 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)
15.3k ± 978
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.8k ± 982
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.57k ± 487

4.32%

Hispanic Population

1.41k people

4.32% of the people in Salisbury, MD are hispanic (1.41k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

13.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.36k people

12.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.01k people

As of 2021, 13.4% of Salisbury, MD residents (4.36k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Salisbury, MD was 12.2%, 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

Gulf War (2001-)
376 ± 192
Vietnam
305 ± 144
Gulf War (1990s)
283 ± 118

Salisbury, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.23 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Salisbury, MD employs 15.5k people. The largest industries in Salisbury, MD are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,628 people), Accommodation & Food Services (2,154 people), and Educational Services (2,129 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($63,380), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,211), and Wholesale Trade ($55,000).

Employment

Occupations

15.5k

2021 Value

± 1,137

−2.42%

1 Year decline

± 10.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Salisbury, MD declined at a rate of −2.42%, from 15.9k employees to 15.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Salisbury, MD, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,506 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,421 people), and Production Occupations (1,360 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

15.5k

2021 Value

± 1,137

−2.42%

1 Year decline

± 10.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Salisbury, MD declined at a rate of −2.42%, from 15.9k employees to 15.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Salisbury, MD, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,628 people), Accommodation & Food Services (2,154 people), and Educational Services (2,129 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

$34,533

Median earning men ± $2,651

$26,443

Median earning women ± $2,737

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,875), Public Administration ($56,593), and Wholesale Trade ($52,143).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($70,882), Wholesale Trade ($63,056), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,539).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Maryland. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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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 $28.8B, followed by Mixed freight ($23.9B) and Electronics ($20B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$216B

2020 Value in Maryland

$445B

Projected 2050 Value in Maryland

106% growth

In 2020, total outbound Maryland trade was $216B. This is expected to increase 106% 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
$23.2B
Pennsylvania
$18.3B
New York
$9.44B

In 2020, the top outbound Maryland domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Virginia with $23.2B, followed by Pennsylvania with $18.3B and New York and $9.44B.

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%).

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 Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Maryland

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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 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 2021, universities in Salisbury, MD awarded 16 degrees. The student population of Salisbury, MD in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 49 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Salisbury, MD are Black or African American (9 and 56.3%), followed by White (5 and 31.3%), Hispanic or Latino (2 and 12.5%), and Asian (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Salisbury, MD by number of degrees awarded are Delmarva Beauty Academy (16 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Salisbury, MD are General Cosmetology (16 and 100%) and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (0 and 0%).

Completions

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 2021, 1.02% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.962% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.19M), Bachelors Degree (1.01M), and Some college (978k).

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 $170,200 in 2021, which is 0.695 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $167,800 to $170,200, a 1.43% increase. The homeownership rate in Salisbury, MD is 25.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Salisbury, MD have an average commute time of 22.5 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 $48,310. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Salisbury, MD was Census Tract 103 with a value of $80,076, followed by Census Tract 105.01 and Census Tract 106.06, with respective values of $72,340 and $69,191.

Property

$170,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,431

$3,345

Median Property Taxes

±$408

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

25.4%

Homeownership

2021

62%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 25.4% of the housing units in Salisbury, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 27.5%.

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 105.01
Census Tract 106.06

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Salisbury, MD was Census Tract 103 with a value of $80,076, followed by Census Tract 105.01 and Census Tract 106.06, with respective values of $72,340 and $69,191.

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.

$48,310

Median Household Income

± $4,107

13.2k

Number of Households

± 1,008

In 2021, the median household income of the 13.2k households in Salisbury, MD grew to $48,310 from the previous year's value of $44,474.

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.

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Maryland

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Maryland

In 2021, the income inequality in Maryland was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.194% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021

Drove Alone (76.8%)
Carpooled (12.8%)
Worked At Home (3.31%)

In 2021, 76.8% of workers in Salisbury, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.8%) and those who worked at home (3.31%).

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

22.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Salisbury, MD have a shorter commute time (22.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.34% 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 (7.76k out of 31.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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

91.4% of the population of Salisbury, MD has health coverage, with 41.1% on employee plans, 32% on Medicaid, 9.3% on Medicare, 7.76% on non-group plans, and 1.35% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wicomico County, MD see 1699 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.4% increase from the previous year (1612 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1223 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 279 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,699 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wicomico County, MD

Primary care physicians in Wicomico County, MD see an average of 1,699 patients per year. This represents a 5.4% increase from the previous year (1,612 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 34.3% between 18 and 34 years, 30% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.6% were men and 56.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.57%

Uninsured

41.1%

Employer Coverage

32%

Medicaid

9.3%

Medicare

7.76%

Non-Group

1.35%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Salisbury, MD grew by 8.25% from 7.91% to 8.57%.

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.