Population 15,097 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in salisbury
Household size in salisbury
| Period | salisbury | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.17 | +0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in salisbury average 2.62 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has climbed from 2.45 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in salisbury
| Period | salisbury | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.5 | 40.7 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.7 | 41.6 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.8 | 42.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.8 | 42.3 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.6 | +1.6 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Salisbury skews older than the country: its median age is 43.8, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has dropped from 45.5 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Few Allentown neighborhoods are older: only two of 16.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in salisbury
| Period | salisbury | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 11.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 11.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 11.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +0.7 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in salisbury (11.8%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 4.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only one other Allentown neighborhood has a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in salisbury
Renters in salisbury
| Period | salisbury | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 26.9% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 29.3% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.1% | 31.2% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 30.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +3.4 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Salisbury is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. The renter share has risen 3.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Salisbury has the lowest share of renters of any Allentown neighborhood.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in salisbury
| Period | salisbury | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 8.6% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 8.3% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 6.5% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in salisbury: 7.5% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Allentown area. Vacancy has risen 3.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in salisbury
| Period | salisbury | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1965 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1967 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1967 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1969 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Salisbury is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center has the oldest housing. Among Allentown's 16 neighborhoods, though, only two have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in salisbury
| Period | salisbury | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $954 | $928 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $989 | $1,020 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,049 | $1,170 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,458 | $1,504 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$504 | +$576 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in salisbury costs $1,458 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $504 a month from 2006–10, a 53% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 39.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in salisbury
Bachelor's degrees in salisbury
| Period | salisbury | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.2% | 26.0% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.2% | 26.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.1% | 29.5% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +7.3 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a third of adults 25 and older in salisbury (35.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other Allentown neighborhood has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in salisbury
| Period | salisbury | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.9% | 86.4% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.9% | 88.0% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.3% | 89.7% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.6% | 91.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in salisbury is close to the national rate: 90.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Salisbury has the highest share of high school graduates of any Allentown neighborhood.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in salisbury
| Period | salisbury | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 7.3% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 9.4% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 5.5% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in salisbury: 6.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. The picture is much the same across the Allentown area. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
salisbury compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| salisbury | 2.62 | 43.8 | 11.8% | 19.1% | 7.5% | 1969 | $1,458 | 35.0% | 90.6% | 6.1% |
| South Poplar | 3.40 | 30.7 | 20.9% | 70.3% | 4.4% | 1956 | $1,518 | 9.1% | 78.8% | 1.7% |
| Mountainville | 2.46 | 45.9 | 20.4% | 27.9% | 9.1% | 1967 | $1,554 | 24.2% | 84.6% | 4.1% |
| Fairview | 2.54 | 33.1 | 21.5% | 64.2% | 4.9% | 1953 | $1,321 | 13.6% | 81.1% | 10.9% |
| Downtown | 2.03 | 32.3 | 13.5% | 88.0% | 4.9% | 1972 | $1,370 | 27.1% | 85.0% | 6.2% |
| West Walnut | 2.69 | 34.6 | 19.5% | 63.5% | 8.4% | 1941 | $1,276 | 20.6% | 84.2% | 9.1% |
| Old Allentown | 2.98 | 31.3 | 31.3% | 68.8% | 14.6% | 1940 | $1,322 | 14.2% | 79.4% | 12.7% |
| 1st Ward | 3.35 | 27.7 | 39.1% | 72.7% | 14.0% | 1939 | $1,281 | 13.4% | 87.1% | 13.0% |
| West Park | 2.58 | 37.8 | 24.0% | 77.0% | 8.4% | 1949 | $1,155 | 14.4% | 79.3% | 5.9% |
| Jordan Heights | 3.40 | 26.6 | 30.8% | 75.5% | 9.1% | 1938 | $1,265 | 11.6% | 66.6% | 13.7% |
| Eighth Ward | 3.19 | 32.7 | 29.6% | 55.2% | 9.1% | 1944 | $1,411 | 9.0% | 78.1% | 9.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up salisbury. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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