Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Salisbury, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,540

Median Agei

32.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.2%1,435

Black

3.5%54

Two or More

3.3%51

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.1%40

High School Diploma

30.8%298

Some College (<1 yr)

10.4%101

Some College (1+ yr)

12.7%123

Associate's Degree

10%97

Bachelor's Degree

14.7%142

Master's Degree

5.1%49

Professional Degree

2.9%28

HS or Higher

90.6%

BA or Higher

22.6%

Graduate+

7.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$102,400

Median Renti

$721

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.6%447

Renter-Occupied

24.4%144

Total Units

788

Homeownership

75.6%

Vacancy Rate

25%

Home Values

Under $50K

12.8%57

$50K–$100K

36.2%162

$100K–$150K

15.4%69

$150K–$200K

20.8%93

$200K–$300K

6.7%30

$300K–$500K

6.9%31

$500K–$1M

1.1%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

0.3%2

2000–2009

5.1%40

1990–1999

4.1%32

1980–1989

7.4%58

1970–1979

16.1%127

1960–1969

19.3%152

1950–1959

16.5%130

1940–1949

4.9%39

1939 or earlier

26.4%208

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

61.9%366

Electricity

36.5%216

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%5

Wood

0.7%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,329

Mean Household Incomei

$79,800

Per Capita Incomei

$30,148

Poverty Ratei

16.9%

Unemploymenti

4.5%

Labor Forcei

757

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.9%29

$10K–$15K

4.7%28

$15K–$20K

2.2%13

$20K–$25K

6.3%37

$25K–$30K

1.9%11

$30K–$35K

5.6%33

$35K–$40K

5.2%31

$40K–$45K

1.4%8

$45K–$50K

5.2%31

$50K–$60K

9.5%56

$60K–$75K

12.7%75

$75K–$100K

16.9%100

$100K–$125K

9.8%58

$125K–$150K

7.1%42

$150K–$200K

1.5%9

$200K+

5.1%30

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

261.7%

By Region

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

49(4.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.2%Insured

6.8%Uninsured