Salisbury, NY Demographics

A map of Salisbury's Population by Race

Salisbury, New York has an estimated population of 12,412, a slight decrease from the 12,618 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.8% White, 25.7% Asian, 18.5% Hispanic, 2.1% Black, 0.9% Multiracial, and 0.1% 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than New York 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 61.7% in 2020 and 62.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Salisbury is ranked the 158th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 159th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Salisbury's White Population

6,551 residents of Salisbury, or 52.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Salisbury is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Salisbury ranks 1171st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salisbury's White population has declined by an estimated 6.3%. White residents' share of Salisbury's population has decreased from 55.4% to 52.8%.

Salisbury is more White than neighboring New Cassel (5% White), Westbury (34.2% White), Hicksville (36.6% White), and Uniondale (16.5% White). Salisbury is less White than neighboring East Meadow (57.6% White).

Salisbury's Black Population

261 residents of Salisbury, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Salisbury is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Salisbury ranks 437th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salisbury's Black population has declined by an estimated 18.7%. Black residents' share of Salisbury's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Salisbury is less Black than neighboring New Cassel (24.8% Black), East Meadow (4.5% Black), Westbury (16.2% Black), Hicksville (3.6% Black), and Uniondale (35.9% Black).

Salisbury's Asian Population

3,191 residents of Salisbury, or 25.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Salisbury is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Salisbury ranks 39th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salisbury's Asian population has grown by an estimated 33.9%. Asian residents' share of Salisbury's population has increased from 18.9% to 25.7%.

Salisbury is more Asian than neighboring New Cassel (1.7% Asian), East Meadow (19.2% Asian), Westbury (10.2% Asian), and Uniondale (2.9% Asian). Salisbury is less Asian than neighboring Hicksville (32.3% Asian).

Salisbury's Hispanic Population

2,294 residents of Salisbury, or 18.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Salisbury is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Salisbury ranks 135th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salisbury's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Salisbury's population has decreased from 19.7% to 18.5%.

Salisbury is more Hispanic than neighboring East Meadow (15.9% Hispanic). Salisbury is less Hispanic than neighboring New Cassel (63.8% Hispanic), Westbury (34.4% Hispanic), Hicksville (23.2% Hispanic), and Uniondale (39.4% Hispanic).

Salisbury's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Salisbury, or 0.1% 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Salisbury ranks 464th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salisbury's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 90.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Salisbury's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

Salisbury is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Cassel (2.1% Native American/Other), East Meadow (0.9% Native American/Other), Westbury (0.5% Native American/Other), Hicksville (2.1% Native American/Other), and Uniondale (1.7% Native American/Other).

Salisbury's Multiracial Population

106 residents of Salisbury, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Salisbury is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Salisbury ranks 897th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salisbury's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 68.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Salisbury's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.9%.

Salisbury is less Multiracial than neighboring New Cassel (2.6% Multiracial), East Meadow (1.9% Multiracial), Westbury (4.5% Multiracial), Hicksville (2.2% Multiracial), and Uniondale (3.7% 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.