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Salisbury, MD is a great place to live, work, and play. With a population of 32,583 and a density of 2,410 people per square mile, it’s easy to get around and explore the area. Salisbury is home to local businesses like Salisbury University Bookstore, Millie’s Restaurant & Bakery, and The Gildenburgh Water. Year-round outdoor activities abound in Salisbury! Visit the City Park for tennis courts, baseball diamonds, playgrounds, and more. Catch a game at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium or take part in the Delmarva Exhibition Race Series. Other organizations like Salisbury Zoo and Salisbury Art Space provide entertainment for all ages throughout the year. Enjoy live music events such as Summer Sounds on the Plaza or a performance at The Avalon Theatre. Sports fans will love having access to events hosted by Salisbury University Athletics and Nascar Races at Dover International Speedway.

The population in Salisbury is 32,583. There are 2,378 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Salisbury is 30.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Salisbury is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Salisbury
- 28.7% are married
- 10.0% are divorced
- 26.8% are married with children
- 33.8% have children, but are single
Race in Salisbury

- 48.1% are White
- 39.1% are Black
- 3.3% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 6.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.3% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleSalisbury, MarylandUnited States
  32,583.0329,725,481.0
  54.0%50.5%
  46.1%49.5%
  30.138.4
 
  32,850.0326,569,308.0
  30,386.0309,327,143.0
  23,743.0285,036,114.0
  20,592.0251,960,433.0
  39.1%15.6%
  60.3%30.8%
 
  2378.293.4
  13.7013531905.423
  0.491264836.791
 
  46.9%59.4%
  39.3%12.2%
  4.4%5.6%
  0.1%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.2%0.4%
  4.8%3.2%
  4.3%18.4%
 
  28.7%49.8%
  27.2%48.0%
  1.5%1.8%
  71.3%50.2%
  51.8%33.8%
  13.1%10.8%
  6.4%5.6%
 
  2.362.6
  13,171.0124,010,992.0
  6,893.080,755,759.0
  19.6%30.5%
  28.3%42.9%
  6,278.043,255,233.0
  33.9%15.8%
  18.2%10.8%
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Elijah · 
Over 4 years ago

I left Salisbury 5 years ago, but a year ago I had some business nearby, so I decides to visit Salisbury, MD for nostalgia’s sake, it was a big mistake. I’ll admit there  More

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Over 5 years ago

I lived in Salisbury for 10 years before leaving and It’s funny that people keep telling me that Salisbury has very little crime, and that it having high crime is made  More

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I am tired of hearing about salisbury having a "high violent crime rate" in these national reviews. It is inaccurate and damaging to property and business owners here.  More

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