Demographics & People — Salisbury, Maryland
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 33,080 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~33,800 |
| Median Age | 30.1 |
| Total Households | 13,048 |
| Family Households | 6,853 |
| Average Household Size | 2.43 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5851 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 14,818 |
| Black or African American | 13,606 |
| Asian | 1,034 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,963 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 12,434 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,850 |
| German | 3,443 |
| West Indian (except Hispanic groups) | 2,622 |
| English | 2,584 |
| Irish | 2,495 |
| Haitian | 2,324 |
| American | 1,932 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,715 |
| Italian | 1,611 |
Language
| English Only | 24,573 |
| Spanish | 1,179 |
| Population 5+ | 30,740 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,309 |
| Population 18+ | 25,373 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Salisbury, Maryland.