City · Missouri
Salisbury, Missouri
Salisbury, city, in Chariton County, Missouri. Salisbury had 1,564 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,563 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,540 (±181). GEOID 2965450.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,564
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,563 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,540 ±181
Median household income
$65,329
±$13,020 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$102,400
±$17,019 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$721
±$52 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Salisbury and what county is it in?
Salisbury is a city in Chariton County, Missouri. It covers 1.3 square miles of land, 1,168 residents per square mile in 2020.
Salisbury lies entirely within Salisbury Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Salisbury, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,564 people lived in Salisbury on July 1, 2025, down 0.3% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The 2020 Census counted 1,563 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,540 (±181).
| Measure | Salisbury | Chariton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,540 ±181 | 7,390 | no clear change |
| Households | 591 ±80 | 2,681 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.60 ±0.23 | 2.67 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 788 ±91 | 3,788 | no clear change |
Salisbury's population since 2000
From 1,726 in 2000 to 1,564 in 2025: down 9.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Salisbury as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Salisbury?
The median resident of Salisbury is 32.7 years old; 26.0% are under 18 and 16.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 3.5%.
| Measure | Salisbury | Chariton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.7 ±3.4 | 44.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.0% ±4.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.1% ±3.6 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Male | 46.7% ±3.3 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.2% ±2.9 pts | 92.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±2.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±2.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.7% ±1.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.3% ±2.0 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.3% ±1.7 pts | 8.6% | – |
| With a disability | 17.6% ±4.8 pts | 14.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.8% ±3.1 pts | 4.8% | −6.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.6% ±3.5 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.6% ±5.7 pts | 22.6% | +7.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.9% ±3.3 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.5% ±4.1 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Salisbury earn?
Half of Salisbury's 591 households earn less than $65,329 a year (±$13,020), against $71,520 in Chariton County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 the median was $50,978 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $14,351 after inflation. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Salisbury | Chariton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,329 ±$13,020 | $71,520 | +$14,351 |
| Mean household income | $79,800 ±$12,530 | $85,681 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,148 ±$4,594 | $32,928 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.9% ±6.6 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.5% ±15.5 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.5% ±4.2 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% ±2.8 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.5% ±3.7 pts | 86.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Salisbury?
Owners occupy 75.6% of Salisbury's occupied homes and renters 24.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $102,400 by its owner (±$17,019). The median renter pays $721 a month including utilities, and 27.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Salisbury | Chariton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $102,400 ±$17,019 | $160,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $721 ±$52 | $567 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.2% ±15.0 pts | 24.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $963 ±$97 | $1,130 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.6% ±6.3 pts | 83.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 24.4% ±6.3 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Housing units | 788 ±91 | 3,788 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±7.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±21.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 87.2% ±5.2 pts | 83.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.4% ±1.1 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±4.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 26.4% ±7.4 pts | 23.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.9% ±5.3 pts | 4.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Salisbury building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Salisbury in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 1.3 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Missouri.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Salisbury work and get to work?
74.6% of Salisbury's workers drive alone and 9.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.7 minutes.
| Measure | Salisbury | Chariton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.9% ±5.4 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% ±3.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 74.6% ±6.8 pts | 80.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.2% ±4.3 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 3.2% ±3.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.9% ±5.0 pts | 8.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.7 min ±3.7 | 22.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Salisbury?
No census tract lies mostly in Salisbury; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4703Chariton County | 2,849 | $72,432 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Salisbury) · Census block assignment files
How does Salisbury compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Salisbury is the 8,589th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 274th-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Salisbury ranks 148th of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 274th | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 240th | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 168th | 420 |
| Median household income | 148th | 416 |
| Per capita income | 200th | 420 |
| Median home value | 348th | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 293rd | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 168th | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 167th | 404 |
| Median age | 363rd | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 113th | 418 |
| Work from home | 149th | 270 |
| Travel time to work | 235th | 420 |
Salisbury's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Salisbury with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Salisbury?
20 of the 57 figures for Salisbury on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Salisbury are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Salisbury.