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Salisbury, North Carolina

Introduction to Salisbury, North Carolina

Salisbury, North Carolina, in Rowan county, is 19 miles N of Concord, North Carolina (center to center) and 37 miles NE of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city is part of the Charlotte - Gastonia - Rock Hill metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 26,462 people live in Salisbury.

Salisbury History

Present day Salisbury was founded as a county seat in April, 1753, by the Colonial Assembly. It was initially called Rowan Courthouse and established to provide early settlers with courthouse and jail services. In February, 1755, this courthouse community was declared the Town of Salisbury. The North Carolina Rail Road arrived in the area in 1855 leading to the growth of rail commerce and associated development.

Salisbury and nearby Attractions

  • Dan Nicholas Park
  • Sloan Park
  • Josephus Hall House
  • Rowan Museum
  • Crescent Golf Club

Things To Do In Salisbury

A walking tour through the historic areas of the city is a rewarding experience. One can see interesting historical structures such as the Historical Mural, which gives a picture of Salisbury at the turn of the century. At Bank Street, one can see the reproduction of gaslights, which lit the streets of Salisbury in 1859. The local parks and golf courses are well facilitated and provide a satisfying range of amenities.

Salisbury Transportation

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport is the nearest major airport.

Salisbury Higher Education

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, Catawba College, and Livingstone College are the local institutions providing facilities for higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 14%Salisbury Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 17%Salisbury Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 17%Salisbury Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Salisbury, NC

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens108
Female Share of the Population95
Racial Diversity89
Age of the Population85
Well-Paid Single Women47
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Well-Paid Single Men47
Male Share of the Population36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size23
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
People in Middle Class or Better36
People Above Poverty35
Median Family Income36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home46
Public Transportation Use39

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents84
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Seasonal and Vacation Housing85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Housing Recently Built43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime23
Low Property Crime13

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