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City Demographics

Salisbury has a diverse population of both consumers and employees for an optimum labor force. The data offered is from a variety of sources including the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC). Salisbury has an estimated population of 1,726 and 855 individuals in the labor force. Males make up 45.9 percent compared to females of 54.1 percent of the total population. The Chariton County population is 8,438 with 4,007 individuals in the labor force.

The average household size is 2.3 persons (U.S. average - 2.59). The average family size is 2.93 persons (U.S. average - 3.14). The median age is 41.6 years of age.

The population of adults 25 years and above is 1,187, and is 68.7 percent of the total population. High school graduates make up 81.6 percent of the population compared to the U.S. average of 80.4 percent. Those with college Bachelor's degrees and higher comprise 11.8 percent of the population.

Economic Characteristics

The median (or center) household income is $30,729 (in 1999 dollars). The median family income is $41,389 (in 1999 dollars). The average income per capita is $15,163. There is an estimated 855 persons in the labor force, and this represents 61.9 percent of the total population for Salisbury. This means that total Salisbury City annual individual income is an estimated $13 million in 1999 dollars.

Housing Characteristics

There is an estimated 847 housing units in the City of Salisbury and 744, or 87.8 percent are occupied. An estimated 21.2 percent of houses are occupied rental units. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2000 census, the median value of a house in Salisbury was $47,200 compared to the U.S. average of $119,600. This makes the City of Salisbury an extremely affordable place to live.

Employment Data by Industry

The charts below shows the overall makeup of employment by industry for both Chariton County and the City of Salisbury.

Contact Information

City Office, 660-388-6197, Fax 660-388-5608
Utility Office, 660-388-6197
Water Plant, 660-388-5280
Street Dept, 660-388-5007
Dulany Library, 660-388-5712
Salisbury Golf Course, 660-388-5721
Sewer Plant, 660-388-5182
City Pool, 660-388-6626
Park & Rec. Hotline, 660-388-8015