Salisbury City, Maryland
As of the census of 2000, there were 23743 residents, 9061 households, and 4804 families in the city. The population density was 2145.5 people per square mile (828.38/kmē), it is Maryland's 154th most densely populated city. There were 9612 housing units at an average density of 868.3 per square mile (335.25/kmē). The average household size was 2.36 people, and the average family size was 3 people. Age range in the city was well distributed with 21.8% under the age of 18, 21.8% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 17% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.9 males. The median age was 29.4 years, the median age of male residents at 28.1 and the median age of female residents at 30.7. The racial makeup of the city was 60.71% White, 32.32% Black or African American, 0.23% American Indian, 3.19% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian, 2.06% from two or more races and 1.47% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $29191, it would be the 31st lowest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Maryland. The median income for a family in the city was $35527, it is the 33rd poorest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $15228, it is Maryland's 38th poorest city by per capita income. The median income was $15639, The median income for males was $17673, compared to $12446 for females.
In 2000, 8579 pupils and students, of which 3984 are male and 4595 are female, 36.13% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 331 nursery or pri school, 295 kindergarten, 2464 elementary school, 1244 high school and 4245 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 23743 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 23288 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 23348 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 23415 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 24047 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 24753 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 25557 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 26367 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 27246 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 27799 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 28200 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 170 | 161 | 331 |
| Kindergarten | 215 | 80 | 295 |
| Elementary school | 1199 | 1265 | 2464 |
| High school | 641 | 603 | 1244 |
| College or graduate school | 1759 | 2486 | 4245 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury city, Maryland | $29191 | $35527 | $15228 |
| Wicomico County, Maryland | $39035 | $47129 | $19171 |
| Maryland, United States | $52868 | $61876 | $25614 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |