Salisbury City, North Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 26462 people, 10276 households, and 6183 families living in the city. The population density was 1488.3 people per square mile (574.64/kmē), it would be the 71st most densely populated city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. There were 11288 housing units at an average density of 634.9 per square mile (245.14/kmē). The average household size was 2.29 persons, and the average family size was 2.92 persons. Age range in the city was well distributed with 21.8% under the age of 18, 13.1% from 18 to 24, 25% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.3 males. The median age is 37.1 years, The median age of males was 34.6 years, for females the median age was 39.6 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 15163 White, 9940 Black or African American, 74 American Indian, 369 Asian, 15 Native Hawaiian, 392 from two or more races and 509 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $32923, it is 335th wealthiest city by median household income in North Carolina. The median income for a family in the city was $41108, making its North Carolina's 334th highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $18864, making its North Carolina's 230th highest city by per capita income. The median income is $20332, Median income for males is $22795, compared with $18115 for females.
In 2000, 7047 pupils and students, of which 52.66% are male and 47.34% are female, 26.63% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.88% nursery or pri school, 4.36% kindergarten, 38.53% elementary school, 19.84% high school and 30.4% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 26462 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 28652 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 28653 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 28707 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 28822 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 28550 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 28325 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 28243 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 28432 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 28677 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 28972 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 262 | 223 | 485 |
| Kindergarten | 170 | 137 | 307 |
| Elementary school | 1415 | 1300 | 2715 |
| High school | 793 | 605 | 1398 |
| College or graduate school | 1071 | 1071 | 2142 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury city, North Carolina | $32923 | $41108 | $18864 |
| Rowan County, North Carolina | $37494 | $44242 | $18071 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |