Population 12,412 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Salisbury
Household size in Salisbury
| Period | Salisbury | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.00 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.09 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.20 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.95 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Salisbury is a place of big households: 2.95 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has edged down from 3.00 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.1 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.9 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.5 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.3 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Salisbury skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.1, as it has nationally.
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 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Salisbury: 4.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Salisbury has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five New York cities.
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 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 8.6% of households in Salisbury rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than four in ten owners (44.1%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 48 have a lower share of renters.
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 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Salisbury: just 2.0% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have a lower vacancy rate.
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 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Salisbury is a place of older homes: half were built before 1955, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Salisbury has older homes than at least four in five New York cities.
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 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,741 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,510 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,731 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,909 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$168 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in Salisbury pays $1,909 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the New York area overall ($2,060). Rents are up $168 a month from 2006–10, a 10% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 24.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.3% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.8% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.8% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.5% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Salisbury: 46.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.9% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.8% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.7% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.4% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Salisbury: 95.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.6% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Salisbury has been strong: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. 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 cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 2.95 | 45.3 | 4.7% | 8.6% | 2.0% | 1955 | $1,909 | 46.5% | 95.4% | 2.8% |
| New Cassel | 4.10 | 35.7 | 24.7% | 37.0% | 4.1% | 1958 | $2,310 | 23.7% | 78.3% | 3.8% |
| Westbury | 2.92 | 46.6 | 11.1% | 24.4% | 3.9% | 1962 | $2,125 | 47.3% | 90.2% | 3.8% |
| East Meadow | 3.23 | 43.4 | 7.1% | 10.6% | 4.6% | 1959 | $2,665 | 49.7% | 93.5% | 4.3% |
| Hicksville | 3.50 | 45.3 | 8.4% | 15.5% | 2.7% | 1954 | $3,219 | 41.6% | 90.8% | 3.9% |
| East Garden City | 2.72 | 34.1 | 21.1% | 44.5% | 11.3% | 1961 | $3,501 | 52.9% | 92.3% | 5.2% |
| Levittown | 3.17 | 42.2 | 6.0% | 7.9% | 4.1% | 1951 | $2,684 | 39.3% | 93.6% | 5.8% |
| Carle Place | 2.66 | 45.9 | 7.7% | 18.7% | 4.1% | 1954 | $2,218 | 45.6% | 91.2% | 3.9% |
| Jericho | 3.21 | 44.3 | 6.7% | 18.1% | 3.6% | 1965 | $2,950 | 72.0% | 95.2% | 4.0% |
| Uniondale | 3.72 | 37.5 | 18.4% | 27.9% | 5.0% | 1952 | $2,411 | 25.4% | 84.0% | 7.9% |
| Old Westbury | 3.16 | 40.5 | 5.0% | 6.8% | 7.2% | 1967 | $3,392 | 80.9% | 93.6% | 4.9% |
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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