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Salisbury, NC

Founded 1763Rowan CountyElev. 241 m
Population
35,730
Median home
$215,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
16
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Salisbury

Salisbury is home to roughly 35,730 residents. Salisbury was founded in 1763 and sits in Rowan County. The median age is 36.5 and the median household income is $51,058. Homes carry a median value of $215,200, and about 50% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (47.5%). Around 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
35,730
Median age
36.5
Median household income
$51,058
Per-capita income
$30,932
Poverty rate
24.3%
High-school grad or higher
86.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
Unemployment
7.5%
Avg. commute
20.8 min
Work from home
7.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White47.5%
Hispanic or Latino12.1%
Black35.2%
Asian1.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts36.5%
Service21.6%
Production, transportation & material moving16.6%
Sales & office16.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$215,200
Median gross rent
$1,030/mo
Owner-occupied
49.7%
Median year built
1976
Households
13,604
Avg. household size
2.36

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Salisbury has 16 public schools — 8 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading28%
Math14%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

East Rowan HighHighGrades 9–12
Henderson HighHighGrades 6–12
Rowan Co Early CollegeHighGrades 9–12
Salisbury HighHighGrades 9–12
Erwin MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Knox MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Southeast MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
West Rowan MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Dole ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Granite Quarry ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Hurley ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Isenberg ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Knollwood ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Koontz ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime150% above national
Salisbury966
North Carolina404
United States386
↑ 30% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime112% above national
Salisbury4,129
North Carolina2,114
United States1,952
↓ 2% 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 Moderate
Top hazards · Rowan County
Cold waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate

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

Context

Neighborhood info

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

Salisbury was founded in 1763 and sits in Rowan County. Elevation ~241 m.

Map of Salisbury
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Historic places

30 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hambley--Wallace HouseGrimes MillMount Zion Baptist ChurchSalisbury Southern Railroad Passenger DepotCommunity BuildingMcNeely-Strachan HouseHenderson, Archibald, Law OfficeWiley, Calvin H., School
Notable people from Salisbury
Elizabeth DoleZion WilliamsonSidney BlackmerMike EvansLee Slater OvermanJulian RobertsonJames GoodnightJavon HargraveMary Lura SherrillBobby Parnell
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Nearby cities
Kannapolis (16 mi)Mooresville (20 mi)Concord (21 mi)Statesville (23 mi)Cornelius (26 mi)Clemmons (26 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Salisbury, NC (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Salisbury, North Carolina.

Marlon Felton Wilkins, 48
Salisbury · Rowan County · 28144
AKA Felton Wiggins Marlon, Marlin Wilkins
Lewis John Jr Davies, 59
Salisbury · Rowan County · 28147
Edward Leroy White, 82
Salisbury · Rowan County · 28144
Kenneth Durant Jones, 62
Salisbury · Rowan County · 28146
AKA Durant Jones, Kenneth Jones
Joshua Hamilton Young, 43
Salisbury · 28147
AKA Josh Young, Joshu Hamilton Young
Joshua L Jones, 37
Salisbury · Rowan County · 28144
AKA Joshua Luke Jones
Joseph Franklin Williams, 54
Salisbury · Rowan County · 28147
AKA Joey Williams, Joe Williams
Charles Ray Allen, 85
Salisbury · 28144
AKA Charles R Allen
Mathue R Moro, 42
Salisbury · Rowan County · 28144
Steven Eugene Thomas, 66
Salisbury · Rowan County · 28146
AKA Steve E Thomas
Stewart E Thomas, 34
Salisbury · Rowan County · 28144
AKA Stewart Eric Jr Thomas
Brian Oneal Taylor, 54
Salisbury · Rowan County · 28144
AKA Taylor Trick, Brian Oneill Taylor
Bryan Oneal Taylor, 54
Salisbury · Rowan County · 28144
AKA Brian Oneal Taylor
Anthony Eugene Williams, 40
Salisbury · Rowan County · 28147
AKA Anthony Williams, Anthony E Williams
Christopher Royal Mayer, 70
Salisbury · Rowan County · 28144
Christian Keller Smith, 36
Salisbury · Rowan County · 28144

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, North Carolina?
Salisbury has a population of about 35,730, 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 $215,200, and the median gross rent is $1,030/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Salisbury safe? What is the crime rate?
Salisbury Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 966 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 Rowan County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, ice storm, drought.
How many schools are in Salisbury?
Salisbury has 16 public schools (8 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Salisbury?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Salisbury. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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