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Salisbury, Connecticut

Salisbury, Connecticut, in Litchfield county, is 32 miles NW of Bristol, Connecticut (center to center) and 90 miles N of New York, New York. About 3,977 people people live in Salisbury.

The People and Families of Salisbury

In Salisbury, about 57% of adults are married.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Salisbury nicely.

Wealth and Education

It turns out that people in Salisbury tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($49,350) in Salisbury than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Salisbury Housing

It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in Salisbury.

High Points

Salisbury strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):

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Comparative Profile of Salisbury, CT

Comparing Salisbury to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population710
Racial Diversity75
Male Share of the Population41
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
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Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
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