Salisbury, MA Demographics

A map of Salisbury's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,767	5,082	84.3%	90.3%
Multiracial	314	227	5.6%	4.0%
Hispanic	274	176	4.8%	3.1%
Asian	194	73	3.4%	1.3%
Black	107	30	1.9%	0.5%
Native American/Other	0	41	0.0%	0.7%

Salisbury, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 5,656, a less than 1% change from the 5,629 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.3% White, 5.6% Multiracial, 4.8% Hispanic, 3.4% Asian, 1.9% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Salisbury, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Salisbury has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Massachusetts overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Salisbury, that probability was 18.2% in 2020 and 28.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Salisbury is ranked the 114th most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Salisbury was ranked the 112th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Salisbury's White Population

4,767 residents of Salisbury, or 84.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Salisbury is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Salisbury ranks 63rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salisbury's White population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. White residents' share of Salisbury's population has decreased from 90.3% to 84.3%.

Salisbury is less White than neighboring Seabrook Beach (95.5% White), Newburyport (91% White), Hampton Beach (94.6% White), Hampton (94.4% White), and Rowley (85.4% White).

Salisbury's Black Population

107 residents of Salisbury, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Salisbury is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Salisbury ranks 212th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salisbury's Black population has grown by an estimated 256.7%. Black residents' share of Salisbury's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.9%.

Salisbury is more Black than neighboring Seabrook Beach (0% Black), Newburyport (0.4% Black), Hampton Beach (0% Black), Hampton (0% Black), and Rowley (0% Black).

Salisbury's Asian Population

194 residents of Salisbury, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Salisbury is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Salisbury ranks 159th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salisbury's Asian population has grown by an estimated 165.8%. Asian residents' share of Salisbury's population has increased from 1.3% to 3.4%.

Salisbury is more Asian than neighboring Seabrook Beach (1.5% Asian), Newburyport (0.9% Asian), Hampton Beach (0% Asian), Hampton (1.4% Asian), and Rowley (0% Asian).

Salisbury's Hispanic Population

274 residents of Salisbury, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Salisbury is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Salisbury ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salisbury's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 55.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Salisbury's population has increased from 3.1% to 4.8%.

Salisbury is more Hispanic than neighboring Seabrook Beach (3% Hispanic), Newburyport (2.7% Hispanic), Hampton Beach (2.6% Hispanic), Hampton (2% Hispanic), and Rowley (0% Hispanic).

Salisbury's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Salisbury, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Salisbury is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Salisbury ranks 151st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salisbury's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Salisbury's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Salisbury is less Native American/Other than neighboring Newburyport (0.7% Native American/Other), and Hampton (0.6% Native American/Other).

Salisbury's Multiracial Population

314 residents of Salisbury, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Salisbury is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Salisbury ranks 124th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salisbury's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 38.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Salisbury's population has increased from 4.0% to 5.6%.

Salisbury is more Multiracial than neighboring Seabrook Beach (0% Multiracial), Newburyport (4.4% Multiracial), Hampton Beach (2.8% Multiracial), and Hampton (1.6% Multiracial). Salisbury is less Multiracial than neighboring Rowley (14.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.