Salisbury, NC is a city with a population of 35,258 people located in Rowan County. It has a population density of 1,521 people per square mile, which is significantly lower than the US Population Density of 93 People per Square Mile. It is known for its charming downtown area with local businesses such as Salisbury Wine Shop and Jake's Bar & Grill. There are various outdoor activities that can be enjoyed year-round such as fishing on High Rock Lake and visiting nearby Gold Hill Mines Historic Park. Other local organizations include the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra and the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity. The city also hosts several sporting events throughout the year such as the Cheerwine Festival Softball Tournament and the Salisbury Marathon.
The population in Salisbury is 35,258. There are 1,586 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Salisbury is 35.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Salisbury is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Salisbury
- 41.5% are married
- 12.9% are divorced
- 21.7% are married with children
- 29.1% have children, but are single
Race in Salisbury
- 48.1% are White
- 38.5% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 10.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander