Salisbury, MD-DE

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population
414,424
0.799% 1-year growth
2021 Median Age
46.3
0.652% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
12.7%
1.38% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$66,491
5.88% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$257,100
5.41% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
184,621
0.281% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Salisbury, MD-DE had a population of 414k people with a median age of 46.3 and a median household income of $66,491. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Salisbury, MD-DE grew from 411,137 to 414,424, a 0.799% increase and its median household income grew from $62,799 to $66,491, a 5.88% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Salisbury, MD-DE are White (Non-Hispanic) (70.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.6%), White (Hispanic) (3.56%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.21%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.2%).

None of the households in Salisbury, MD-DE 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.

96.1% of the residents in Salisbury, MD-DE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Salisbury, MD-DE are Salisbury University (2,277 degrees awarded in 2021), Wor-Wic Community College (528 degrees), and University of Maryland Eastern Shore (507 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Salisbury, MD-DE was $257,100, and the homeownership rate was 74.5%.

Most people in Salisbury, MD-DE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Salisbury, MD-DE was 2 cars per household.

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geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Salisbury, MD-DE is home to a population of 414k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.2% of Salisbury, MD-DE residents were born outside of the country (29.8k people).

In 2021, there were 4.25 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (292k people) in Salisbury, MD-DE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 68.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 14.8k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.1%
2021 Citizenship
96%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.1% of Salisbury, MD-DE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Salisbury, MD-DE was 96%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Salisbury, MD-DE
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    292k ± 793
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    68.8k ± 967
  3. White (Hispanic)
    14.8k ± 1.57k
7.37%
Hispanic Population
30.5k people

In 2021, there were 4.25 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (292k people) in Salisbury, MD-DE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 68.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 14.8k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

7.37% of the people in Salisbury, MD-DE are hispanic (30.5k people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. El Salvador
    111,280 ± 8,914 people
  2. India
    71,576 ± 8,551 people
  3. China
    50,283 ± 7,053 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maryland and Delaware was El Salvador, the natal country of 111,280 Maryland and Delaware residents, followed by India with 71,576 and China with 50,283.

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Foreign-Born Population

7.2%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
29.8k people
6.87%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
28.2k people

As of 2021, 7.2% of Salisbury, MD-DE residents (29.8k 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-DE was 6.87%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    12,912 ± 730
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    3,800 ± 507
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    3,005 ± 371

Salisbury, MD-DE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.4 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Salisbury, MD-DE employs 185k people. The largest industries in Salisbury, MD-DE are Health Care & Social Assistance (27,815 people), Retail Trade (23,230 people), and Educational Services (18,013 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($63,355), Finance & Insurance ($59,800), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($57,426).

Males in Maryland have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $71,677. The income inequality in Maryland (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

185k
2021 Value
± 3,450
0.281%
1 Year growth
± 2.62%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Salisbury, MD-DE grew at a rate of 0.281%, from 184k employees to 185k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Salisbury, MD-DE, are Sales & Related Occupations (20,612 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (19,789 people), and Management Occupations (18,927 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Salisbury, MD-DE.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

185k
2021 Value
± 3,450
0.281%
1 Year growth
± 2.62%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Salisbury, MD-DE grew at a rate of 0.281%, from 184k employees to 185k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Salisbury, MD-DE, are Health Care & Social Assistance (27,815 people), Retail Trade (23,230 people), and Educational Services (18,013 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$43,395
Median earning men ± $1,185
$32,926
Median earning women ± $983

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,000), Information ($67,572), and Public Administration ($65,132).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($47,813), Public Administration ($46,811), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,934).

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 3,657
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 2,389
    Retail Trade
  3. 2,341
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $2.82M
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. $2.17M
    Manufacturing
  3. $772k
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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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
  1. $30.5B
  2. $29.6B
  3. $26.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Maryland and Delaware product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $30.5B, followed by Mixed freight ($29.6B) and Pharmaceuticals ($26.9B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$61.7B
2020 Value in Delaware
$143B
Projected 2050 Value in Delaware
132% growth
$216B
2020 Value in Maryland
$445B
Projected 2050 Value in Maryland
106% growth

In 2020, total outbound Delaware trade was $61.7B. This is expected to increase 132% to $143B by 2050.

Comparatively, total outbound Maryland trade was $216B. This is expected to increase 106% to $445B by 2050.

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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
  1. $27.3B
  2. $24.3B
  3. $12.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Maryland and Delaware domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Pennsylvania with $27.3B, followed by Virginia with $24.3B and New York and $12.4B.

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

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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%).

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.

US Senators from Maryland and Delaware

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Ben Cardin
Senator from Maryland1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
Chris Van Hollen
Senator from Maryland3
Assumed office on January 3, 2017
Tom Carper
Senator from Delaware1
Assumed office on January 3, 2001
Chris Coons
Senator from Delaware2
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.

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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.

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In 2021, universities in Salisbury, MD-DE awarded 3,415 degrees. The student population of Salisbury, MD-DE in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,980 male students and 7,590 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Salisbury, MD-DE are White (2,122 and 63.5%), followed by Black or African American (745 and 22.3%), Hispanic or Latino (141 and 4.22%), and Two or More Races (134 and 4.01%).

The largest universities in Salisbury, MD-DE by number of degrees awarded are Salisbury University (2,277 and 66.7%), Wor-Wic Community College (528 and 15.5%), and University of Maryland Eastern Shore (507 and 14.8%).

The most popular majors in Salisbury, MD-DE are Social Work (320 and 9.37%), Criminal Justice - Police Science (213 and 6.24%), and Registered Nursing (170 and 4.98%).

The median tuition cost in Salisbury, MD-DE for a public four year colleges is $6,467 for in-state students and $16,912 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Salisbury, MD-DE, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 12,570 (39.6% men and 60.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 12,570 students enrolled in Salisbury, MD-DE, 39.6% men and 60.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,165 records, of which 59.9% were women and 40.1% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 143 degree-majors awarded
  2. 166 degree-majors awarded
  3. 159 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Salisbury, MD-DE was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 143 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Salisbury, MD-DE according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 2,277 degrees awarded
  2. 528 degrees awarded
  3. 507 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Salisbury University with 2,277 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,289 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Salisbury, MD-DE, which is 0.606 times less than the 2,126 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,122 degrees mean that there were 2.85 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 745 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($6,467) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,989) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.959% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.914% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.43M), Bachelors Degree (1.15M), and Some college (1.14M).

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.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Salisbury, MD-DE was $257,100 in 2021, which is 1.05 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $243,900 to $257,100, a 5.41% increase. The homeownership rate in Salisbury, MD-DE is 74.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Salisbury, MD-DE have an average commute time of 25.1 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.

Median household income in Salisbury, MD-DE is $66,491. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Salisbury, MD-DE was Howard County, MD with a value of $129,549, followed by Calvert County, MD and Montgomery County, MD, with respective values of $120,295 and $117,345.

Property

$257,100
Median Property Value 2021
±$4,365
$124,030
Median Property Taxes
±$2,465

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-DE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

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Rent vs Own

74.5%
Homeownership
2021
66.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 74.5% of the housing units in Salisbury, MD-DE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.3%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Salisbury, MD-DE was Howard County, MD with a value of $129,549, followed by Calvert County, MD and Montgomery County, MD, with respective values of $120,295 and $117,345.

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

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$66,491
Median Household Income
± $1,209
167k
Number of Households
± 3,190

In 2021, the median household income of the 167k households in Salisbury, MD-DE grew to $66,491 from the previous year's value of $62,799.

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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Salisbury, MD-DE is from Maryland and Delaware.
0.456
2021 Wage GINI in Maryland
0.457
2020 Wage GINI in Maryland
0.465
2021 Wage GINI in Delaware
0.462
2020 Wage GINI in Delaware

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.

In the same year, the income inequality in Delaware was 0.465 and income inequality had a 0.595% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (80.1%)
  2. Carpooled (8.38%)
  3. Worked At Home (7.9%)

In 2021, 80.1% of workers in Salisbury, MD-DE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.38%) and those who worked at home (7.9%).

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.

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Commute Time

25.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Salisbury, MD-DE have a shorter commute time (25.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.95% of the workforce in Salisbury, MD-DE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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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.

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Poverty & Diversity

12.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Salisbury, MD-DE (50.6k out of 400k 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 Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Salisbury, MD-DE 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.

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93.6% of the population of Salisbury, MD-DE has health coverage, with 38.9% on employee plans, 20.8% on Medicaid, 18.6% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 1.23% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Maryland see 1118 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.974% decrease from the previous year (1129 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1256 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 335 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Delaware see 1323 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.825% decrease from the previous year (1334 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2188 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 338 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,118 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Maryland
1,323 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Delaware

Primary care physicians in Maryland see an average of 1,118 patients per year. This represents a 0.974% decrease from the previous year (1,129 patients).

Primary care physicians in Delaware see an average of 1,323 patients per year. This represents a 0.825% decrease from the previous year (1,334 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.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21% under 18 years, 17.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

6.38%
Uninsured
38.9%
Employer Coverage
20.8%
Medicaid
18.6%
Medicare
14.1%
Non-Group
1.23%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Salisbury, MD-DE grew by 1.87% from 6.27% to 6.38%.

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.

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