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Salisbury, MD

Founded 1732Wicomico CountyElev. 8 m
Population
33,080
Median home
$217,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
15
Sex offenders
6

Overview

About Salisbury

Salisbury is home to roughly 33,080 residents. Salisbury was founded in 1732 and sits in Wicomico County. The median age is 29.9 and the median household income is $56,402. Homes carry a median value of $217,500, and about 26% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (43.4%). Around 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
33,080
Median age
29.9
Median household income
$56,402
Per-capita income
$30,079
Poverty rate
24.8%
High-school grad or higher
86.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
Unemployment
10.4%
Avg. commute
21.5 min
Work from home
4.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White43.4%
Hispanic or Latino5.9%
Black40.4%
Asian3.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts35.2%
Service25.1%
Production, transportation & material moving18.3%
Sales & office16%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$217,500
Median gross rent
$1,247/mo
Owner-occupied
25.7%
Median year built
1982
Households
13,048
Avg. household size
2.43

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Salisbury has 15 public schools — 9 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading27%
Math17%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

James M. Bennett HighHighGrades 9–12
Parkside HighHighGrades 9–12
Wicomico County Evening HighHighGrades 9–12
Wicomico HighHighGrades 9–12
Salisbury MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Wicomico MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Beaver Run SchoolElementaryGrades -1–2
Charles H. Chipman ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–1
East Salisbury ElementaryElementaryGrades 3–5
Glen Avenue SchoolElementaryGrades 2–5
North Salisbury ElementaryElementaryGrades 3–5
Pemberton ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Pinehurst ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Prince Street SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime187% above national
Salisbury1,108
Maryland447
United States386
↑ 25% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime55% above national
Salisbury3,020
Maryland2,182
United States1,952
↓ 30% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Salisbury Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Salisbury.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Wicomico County
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HurricaneRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Coastal floodingRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Salisbury is in Wicomico County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Salisbury was founded in 1732 and sits in Wicomico County. Elevation ~8 m.

Map of Salisbury
Salisbury, MD
Where Salisbury is
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Historic places

8 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Gillis-Grier HouseJackson, Sen. William P., HousePerry-Cooper HousePoplar Hill MansionHoneysuckle LodgeWailes, F. Leonard, Law OfficeUnion Station, WI-150United States Post Office
Notable people from Salisbury
Linda HamiltonAlexis DenisofPaul SarbanesJessica Lee RoseJay BriscoeWilliam Purnell JacksonSherron MillsWilliam Humphreys JacksonBen TateLandon Milbourne
People searches in Salisbury
Michael Smith (5)John Smith (5)James Smith (4)David SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Fruitland (4 mi)Berlin (20 mi)Ocean (28 mi)Cambridge (29 mi)Denton (37 mi)Easton (38 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Salisbury, MD (6)

Public sex-offender registry records for Salisbury, Maryland.

Joseph I Carter, 31
Salisbury · Other County · 21804
Carlos B Thompson J, 38
Salisbury · Other County · 21801
AKA Carlos Brian Thompson, Carlos B Thompspn Jr
Michael C Hall, 61
Salisbury · Other County · 21801
AKA Michael Conwell Hall
Michael Thomas Taylor, 51
Salisbury · 21801
Michael David Anderson, 43
Salisbury · Wicomico County · 21801
Guy Carlton Jones, 61
Salisbury · 21801
AKA Grant Jones, Derek Clay

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Salisbury — frequently asked

What is the population of Salisbury, Maryland?
Salisbury has a population of about 33,080, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Salisbury?
The median home value in Salisbury is $217,500, and the median gross rent is $1,247/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Salisbury safe? What is the crime rate?
Salisbury Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,108 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Salisbury face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Wicomico County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, hurricane, ice storm.
How many schools are in Salisbury?
Salisbury has 15 public schools (9 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Salisbury?
Public registry data lists 6 registered sex offenders in or near Salisbury. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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