Salisbury (CDP), Massachusetts facts for kids
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Salisbury, Massachusetts
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Location in Essex County and the state of Massachusetts.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.76 sq mi (20.10 km2) |
| • Land | 5.88 sq mi (15.23 km2) |
| • Water | 1.88 sq mi (4.87 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
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| • Total | 5,629 |
| • Density | 957.15/sq mi (369.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
01952
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| Area code(s) | 978 |
| FIPS code | 25-59210 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0613745 |
Salisbury is a special kind of community in Massachusetts, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. It is part of the larger town of Salisbury in Essex County.
In 2020, about 5,629 people lived in Salisbury.
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Exploring Salisbury's Location and Size
Salisbury is located in Essex County, Massachusetts. It is a part of the United States.
Land and Water Areas
The total area of Salisbury is about 20.10 square kilometers (7.76 square miles). Most of this area is land, which is about 15.23 square kilometers (5.88 square miles). The rest is water, covering about 4.87 square kilometers (1.88 square miles).
Who Lives in Salisbury?
We can learn about the people living in Salisbury by looking at information from the census. A census is like a big count of everyone in a country.
Population Numbers
In 2020, the population of Salisbury was 5,629 people. This number helps us understand how many people call Salisbury home.
Community Life
In 2000, there were 4,484 people living in Salisbury. There were 1,886 households, which are like homes where people live together. Many of these households were families.
The people in Salisbury come from different backgrounds. Most residents are White. There are also smaller groups of African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. Some residents are also of Hispanic or Latino background.
Age Groups in Salisbury
The population of Salisbury includes people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 21.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 31.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 14.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Salisbury was 39 years old.
See also
- In Spanish: Salisbury (condado de Essex) para niños
