Salisbury, North Carolina
Salisbury: City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States
About
Salisbury is a city located in the county of Rowan in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 33,662 and a population density of 585 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 33,821 inhabitants.
The city was created 261 years ago in 1762.
Quick Facts about Salisbury
| Population : | 33,821 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Rowan County |
| Postal code : | 28144–28147 |
| Area : | 57.58 km2 |
| Altitude : | 791 feet / 241 meters |
| Capital city : | Salisbury is capital of Rowan County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1763 (261 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 09:15:53 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 587 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.47% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Salisbury is located at 35°40'15"N 80°28'27"W (35.6709700, -80.4742300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Salisbury
Demographics
The population of Salisbury increased by 0.47% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 33,662 | - | census |
| 2011 | 33,364 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 33,196 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 33,281 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 33,492 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 33,510 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 33,606 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 33,695 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 33,830 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 33,988 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 33,821 | -0.49% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Salisbury
1 Dan Nicholas Park
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2 Rowan Wildlife Adventures
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3 Salisbury City Park
316 Lake Dr, Salisbury, NC 28144, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Hurley Park
304 Annandale Ave, Salisbury, NC 28144, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Ellis Park
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Other Places in Salisbury
1 NCDA&CS Piedmont Research Station
8530 Sherrills Ford Rd, Salisbury, NC 28147, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Salisbury (59)
People born in Salisbury, including businessman James Goodnight, politician Elizabeth Dole, politician and lawyer Francis Burton Craige, .
List
- Charles Fisher (American politician (1789-1849)) he was born in 20/10/1789
- Daniel Newnan (American politician (1780-1851)) he was born in 01/01/1780
- Lee Slater Overman (American politician (1854-1930)) he was born in 03/01/1854
- Sidney Blackmer (American actor (1895-1973)) he was born in 13/07/1895
- John Hardy Steele (American politician (1789-1865)) he was born in 04/01/1789
- Lacy Gibson (American blues guitarist) he was born in 01/05/1936
- Mike Evans (American actor (1949-2006)) he was born in 03/11/1949
- Skinnay Ennis (American jazz and pop music bandleader and singer) he was born in 13/08/1907
- Bobby Parnell (American baseball player) he was born in 08/09/1984
- E. J. Junior (All-American college football player, professional football player, linebacker) he was born in 08/12/1959
- Abner Cook (American architect) he was born in 15/03/1814
- Bob Timberlake (American artist and furniture designer) he was born in 22/01/1937
- Brian Smith (American baseball player) he was born in 17/09/1972
- Bryan McCullough (American basketball player) he was born in 22/07/1983
- Charles Frederick Fisher (Confederate army officer) he was born in 26/12/1816
- Donald L. Graham (United States District Judge) he was born in 15/12/1948
- Elizabeth Duncan Koontz (American educator) she was born in 03/06/1919
- George Bradshaw (American baseball player) he was born in 12/09/1924
Schools in Salisbury
College & universities near Salisbury, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198862 | Livingstone College | Salisbury (NC) | 28144 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Salisbury, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| LEX | Lexington | Center St. and railroad tracks | RAIL |
| WNS | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | 100 West 5th Street | BUS |
| UWS | Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car | 601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr | BUS |
Post offices near Salisbury
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Post Office | Salisbury (NC) | 28144 |
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Other cities in Rowan County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rowan County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| China Grove | 4,249 | Town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States |
| Franklin | 3,619 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Spencer | 3,260 | Town in North Carolina |
| Landis | 3,148 | City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Granite Quarry | 3,002 | Town in North Carolina, USA |
| Enochville | 2,925 | Township in Rowan County, North Carolina |
| Rockwell | 2,166 | Village in North Carolina |
| East Spencer | 1,556 | City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Cleveland | 875 | Township in Rowan County, North Carolina |
| Faith | 802 | Human settlement in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Salisbury distances to largest North Carolina cities
