Census ACS · #331 MSA
Salisbury Metro Area
The Salisbury, Md Metropolitan Statistical Area has 128,802 residents. The median household income is $69,592 and the median home value is $228,300.
128,802
Population
186
People / sq mi
$69,592
Median Income
$228,300
Median Home Value
The Salisbury CBSA covers 694 sq mi of land at 185.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 59.0% |
| Black or African American | 29.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
Economy & Income
$69,592
Median Household Income
$34,781
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Salisbury metro's price level is 95.6 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 4.4% lower the US average. The local median income of $69,592 has the buying power of $72,782 in average-priced US metros.
95.6
Price Level (US = 100)
$72,782
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$69,592
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$228,300
Median Home Value
$1,200
Median Rent
62.1%
Homeownership
Education
88.5%
High School+
26.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
7.6%
Work From Home
23.2 min
Avg Commute
29.1%
Foreign Born
Salisbury spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Salisbury, Md Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 128,802 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #331 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Salisbury metro area is $69,592, with a per capita income of $34,781.
The Salisbury, Md CBSA spans the state of Maryland.
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Data for the Salisbury, Md CBSA (41540) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.