City safety & data profile

SalisburyMD

Salisbury, MD is a 33K-resident city in Wicomico County with a median household income of $58,576.

Wicomico County, Maryland. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Salisbury, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Salisbury has a population larger than 66% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $227,300, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

33K
Population
Top 34%
By size
$58,576
Median income
$227,300
Median home
24.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Salisbury

Salisbury posts a median household income higher than 20% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Salisbury area.

Top 80%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Salisbury

Where Salisbury income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$58,576 Bottom 20% higher than 20% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MD $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Salisbury, MD beyond the headline numbers

Salisbury sits inside Wicomico County, Maryland, at roughly 38.36°N, -75.60°W. Population 32,899, $58,576 median household income. Median home value $227,300, median rent $1,318. Poverty rate 24.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Salisbury's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 42.8%, then short sleep duration at 38.6%. 1 hospital in/around Salisbury, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Salisbury from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
32,899
Salisbury
Median Income
$58,576
-14% vs avg
Median Home Value
$227,300
Near average
Median Age
30.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Wicomico County) - Salisbury's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
105K+5%
Median Income
$76,210+49%
Median Home Value
$254,700+40%
Poverty Rate
13.9%-18%
Unemployment
5.9%-44%

Economics

Economics indicators for Salisbury, MD
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,318/mo
Poverty Rate
24.3% +71% vs avg
Unemployment 8.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 25.7%
Work From Home 4.9%
Public Transit 0.8%

Population

White 42.9%
African American 41.2%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
42.8%
Short Sleep Duration
38.6%
High Blood Pressure
37.7%
Physical Inactivity
31.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.2%
Current Smoking
15.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
14%
Diabetes
13.6%
Binge Drinking
13.5%
Current Asthma
11.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 51.7%
Annual Checkup 80.8%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
11.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.4%
Stroke
4.1%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
TIDALHEALTH PENINSULA REGIONAL, INC
SALISBURY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Salisbury, MD? ▼
Salisbury, MD has a population of 32,899 people, located in Wicomico County, Maryland.
What is the median household income in Salisbury? ▼
The median household income in Salisbury, MD is $58,576 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 24.3%.
What is the median home value in Salisbury? ▼
The median home value in Salisbury, MD is $227,300. Median rent is $1,318/month.
What are the top health concerns in Salisbury? ▼
The top health indicators in Salisbury include Obesity (42.8%), Short Sleep Duration (38.6%), High Blood Pressure (37.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Salisbury? ▼
Salisbury has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Salisbury? ▼
The median age in Salisbury, MD is 30.1 years. 25.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Salisbury, MD is located in Wicomico County, Maryland. With a population of 33K and a $58,576 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Salisbury area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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Using Salisbury's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Salisbury area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Salisbury against Maryland peers on any ranking lens. Explore Maryland

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Wicomico County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.