Demographics in Salisbury, NC

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Salisbury?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

35,730

Male

17,594

49.2%

Female

18,136

50.8%

Median Age

36.5

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

51.8%

Black

35.9%

Hispanic

12.1%

Asian

1.4%

Two or More

6.5%

Other

4.2%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

17.7%

High School or Higher

35.8%

Foreign Born

6.3%

Veterans

5.9%

Married

34.4%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Salisbury, NC has a population of 35,730 with a median age of 36.5. The racial makeup is 51.8% White, 12.1% Hispanic, 35.9% Black, 1.4% Asian. About 17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 6.3%.