Salisbury, NC

Living in Salisbury

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Bikeability 25
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Walkability 46
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Commute 60
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Public Transit 24
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 65
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Airports 80
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Hospitals 43
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Colleges 30
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Schools 8
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Residents

34k Population +709 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated -3% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black35%
Caucasian49%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate30%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$42k Median Household Income +$6k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty
26  mi Average Commute
78% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$129k Median Home Value +$2.4k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$637 Median Monthly Rent +$131 (2010–19)
42% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier15%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity53%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas43%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Salisbury

United States45
North Carolina20
Charlotte Metro Area22
Rowan County23

Property Crime in Salisbury

United States48
North Carolina30
Charlotte Metro Area27
Rowan County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump55%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 38 4 2
Feb 41 4 1
Mar 49 4 1
Apr 58 4 0
May 66 3 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 59 3 0
Nov 49 3 0
Dec 40 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Salisbury

Inland Flooding28
Tornado14
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Salisbury, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Salisbury, NC

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Salisbury Academy
2 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Salisbury, NC

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Livingstone College
1 miles, NE
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Catawba College
2 miles, N
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Pfeiffer University
17 miles, SE
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Davidson College
23 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Salisbury, NC

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Davie Medical Center
17 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Salisbury, NC

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