Salisbury, MD
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

32,850

Unemployment

9.6%

Poverty

26.8%

Median Home

$167,800

Median Income

$44,474

Median Rent

$1,061

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Salisbury SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

4/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

9.5

Safety

N/A

Amenities

Education

Commute

8.5

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Salisbury, MD Crime Report

1,716
Total Crimes

5,179.3
Total Crimes / 100k People

120.77%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Salisbury / 100k People	Maryland / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	1,716	5,179.3	2,009.7	2,346.0

Violent Crime	294	887.4	399.9	387.8
Murder	0	0.0	9.1	6.5
Robbery	58	175.1	118.5	73.9
Aggravated Assault	217	655.0	243.7	279.7
Property Crime	1,422	4,291.9	1,609.8	1,958.2
Burglary	207	624.8	252.0	314.2
Larceny	1,170	3,531.3	1,184.9	1,398.0
Car Theft	45	135.8	172.9	246.0

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Salisbury, MD Cost Of Living

101
Salisbury's Overall Cost Of Living

1.0x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Salisbury	Maryland	National Average
Overall	101	120	100

Services	108	111	100
Groceries	114	114	100
Health	98	84	100
Housing	90	151	100
Transportation	105	109	100
Utilities	97	108	100

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Salisbury, MD Photos

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Rankings for Salisbury in Maryland

Ranks #3 in Worst Places To Live In Maryland

Ranks #5 in Most Dangerous Cities In Maryland

Ranks #27 in Cheapest Places To Live In Maryland

Map Of Salisbury, MD

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Population over time in Salisbury

Year	Population	% Change
2020	32,850	1.0%
2019	32,536	0.5%
2018	32,368	0.1%
2017	32,338	1.4%
2016	31,883	1.8%
2015	31,334	1.7%
2014	30,805	1.3%
2013	30,407	2.0%
2012	29,808	1.6%
2011	29,343	-

Race / Ethnicity in Salisbury

White

47.8% (15,706)

African American

39.3% (12,908)

American Indian

0.2% (50)

Asian

4.1% (1,348)

Hawaiian

0.0% (6)

Other

0.2% (59)

Two Or More

3.2% (1,058)

Hispanic

5.2% (1,715)

Race	Salisbury	MD	USA
White	47.8%	50.2%	60.1%
African American	39.3%	29.4%	12.2%
American Indian	0.2%	0.2%	0.6%
Asian	4.1%	6.3%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.2%	0.4%	0.3%
Two Or More	3.2%	3.3%	2.8%
Hispanic	5.2%	10.3%	18.2%

Gender in Salisbury

Female

53.4% (17,554)

Male

46.6% (15,295)

Gender	Salisbury	MD	USA
Female	53.4%	51.5%	50.8%
Male	46.6%	48.5%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Salisbury for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

5.0% (1,642)

9-12th Grade

10.0% (3,285)

High School / GED

30.0% (9,855)

Some College

19.0% (6,241)

Associate's Degree

8.0% (2,628)

Bachelor's Degree

16.0% (5,256)

Master's Degree

8.0% (2,628)

Professional Degree

2.0% (657)

Doctorate Degree

2.0% (657)

Education	Salisbury	MD	USA
< 9th Grade	5.0%	3.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	10.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	30.0%	24.0%	27.0%
Some College	19.0%	19.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	8.0%	7.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	16.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	8.0%	13.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	2.0%	3.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Salisbury, Maryland

Less than $10,000

10.0% (329,663)

$10,000 to $14,999

5.2% (170,649)

$15,000 to $24,999

11.8% (386,805)

$25,000 to $34,999

13.1% (430,501)

$35,000 to $49,999

14.4% (474,198)

$50,000 to $74,999

18.2% (599,082)

$75,000 to $99,999

10.1% (330,180)

$100,000 to $149,999

12.4% (407,231)

$150,000 to $199,999

2.7% (88,944)

$200,000 or more

2.1% (67,742)

Income	Salisbury	MD	USA
Less than $10,000	10.0%	4.6%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	5.2%	2.6%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	11.8%	5.6%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	13.1%	6.1%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	14.4%	9.3%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	18.2%	15.2%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	10.1%	13.0%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	12.4%	19.3%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	2.7%	10.8%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	2.1%	13.4%	8.3%