ZIP Code 28147

Salisbury is a city in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, United States. It has been the county seat of Rowan County since 1753 when its territory extended to the Mississippi River. The 2020 census shows 35,580 residents. Salisbury is the oldest continually populated colonial town in North Carolina. It is noted for its historic preservation, with five Local Historic Districts and ten National Register Historic districts. Soft drink producer Cheerwine and regional supermarket Food Lion are located in Salisbury. Rack Room Shoes was founded there in the 1800s. In the late 19th century, the city was served by railroads, becoming a railroad hub as people and freight were transported along the eastern corridor. In 1906, one of the lynchers was prosecuted. This resulted in the first conviction for lynching in North. Carolina. The city is 21 miles north of Concord, 38 miles south of Winston-Salem, and 25 miles northeast of Charlotte. The U.S. Census Bureau says the city has a total area of 22.14 square miles (57.3 km²) as of 2010, the population of which was 33,663. Since 2000, Salisbury's population has grown rapidly, with people attracted to the city's resources and amenities. The industry owners moved their jobs and mills offshore in the late 20th century. This change cost the city and area many jobs, and unemployment rose for a period. In 2010, there were 11,288 housing units at an average density of 634.9 per square mile (245.1/km²).

History

Salisbury is the primary city name, but also East Spencer are acceptable city names or spellings, Correll Park on the other hand no longer accepted or obsolete and are no longer used as a designation. The official name is Salisbury, North Carolina. Salisbury is a city in Rowan County, North Carolina, in the United States. The city was founded in 1755, at the intersection of Native American trading routes. It became an economic hub along what was improved as the Great Wagon Road in North Carolina. In the antebellum period and after the American Civil War, Salisbury was the trading city of an upland area devoted to cultivation of cotton as a commodity crop. Entrepreneurs developed the textile industry for processing cotton, first, and numerous textile mills operated in the city. The industry owners moved their jobs and mills offshore in the late 20th century, to areas with cheaper labor costs. This change cost the city and area many jobs, and unemployment rose for a period. After three black men were lynched in Salisbury in 1906, one of the lynchers was prosecuted. This resulted in the first conviction for lynching in N.C., and one of first in the U.S. Salisbury's economy grew into an industrial-based economy. Since 2000, the city's population has grown rapidly, with people attracted to the city’s resources and amenities. It has a population of 2,000, making it one of North Carolina's fastest-growing cities. It is home to the North Carolina Museum of Art, which was established in 1859. It was the first museum in the state to be dedicated to the study of the history of the arts and sciences. The museum is located in the historic Salisbury Building, which dates back to 1755.

Geography

Salisbury is located in the Central Piedmont of North Carolina in the Charlotte metropolitan area. The city is 21 miles north of Concord, 38 miles south of Winston-Salem, and 25 miles northeast of Charlotte. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2010, the city has a total area of 22.14 square miles (57.3 km²), all land. Salisbury is home to the North Carolina Museum of Art, which was founded in 1875. The museum is located on the banks of the Salisbury River, which runs through the center of the city. It is also home to North Carolina State University, which opened its doors in 1876. The University of North Carolina is located in Salisbury and is a member of the North Cleveland State Universities and Institut of Social Sciences. The University of Carolinas also has a chapter of the College of Arts and Economics, which is based in the town of Salisbury. It was established in 1881. The college is one of the oldest colleges in the state, and was founded by the University of Charlotte in 1883. It has a history dating back to the early 20th century, when it was known as "Salisbury College" It is the oldest college in the United States, and one of only a handful of colleges in North Carolina. It also has a museum of art, which dates back to 1881, and is known for its stained glass.

Demographics

As of the 2020 U.S. census, there were 35,540 people, 12,524 households, and 7,325 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 57.30% White, 37.56% African American, 0.28% Native American, 1.39% Asian,0.06% Pacific Islander, 1.92% from other races, and 1.48% from two or more races. The city's population was spread out, with 21.8% under the age of 18, 13.1% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median income for a household was $32,923, and the median income. for a family was $41,108. The per capita income for the city is $18,864. About 22.3% of those under age 18 and 11.0%. of those age 65 or over are below the poverty line. 2010 Census data will be available in January 2011.

Economy

Salisbury is home to a downtown area that encompasses several blocks near the intersection of Innes Street and Main Street. Because of the decline in the textile industry and the rise of suburban malls, the downtown area still has vacant buildings. Downtown Salisbury provides an array of shops, antique stores, and cultural attractions. Salisbury's Fibrant system (later called Hotwire) became capable of 10 gigabit capacity town-wide; it is thought to be the only town-owned system in the world with such capacity. Food Lion, the W.G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center, the City of Salisbury, and the County of Rowan are major employers. In 2019, the pet food retailer Chewy announced it would build a 700,000 square foot facility employing 1,200. Smaller employers include textile mills and other manufacturing businesses. The town is located on the banks of the N.C. Turnpike, which runs from New Jersey to South Carolina. It is also home to the North Carolina College of Arts and Sciences, which was founded in 1883. The Salisbury High School football team won the state championship in 2010 and 2011. The school system is one of the top three in the state, along with North Carolina and North Carolina. The city's high school football team finished second in the 2010-11 season. It was the first time Salisbury had won a state title in the history of the school system. It also won the national championship in the 2006-07 season.

Arts and culture

Salisbury has a strong commitment to historic preservation, high levels of arts and cultural activity, a citizen base that places high value on arts education, and a strong local tradition of civic volunteerism. The city has a growing population of professional and amateur artists drawn from many disciplines, with support from local patrons and foundations. The Salisbury History and Art Trail is made up of a series of markers throughout the city that incorporate both history and art for self-guided tours. The City of Salisbury currently has 10 National Register Historic Districts with more than 1,200 contributing properties. Bell Tower Green, a park which takes up most of the block bounded by Innes, Church, Fisher and Jackson Streets and named for the bell tower that was part of the former building of First Presbyterian Church, will officially open October 1, 2021. It is expected to help with economic development in the downtown area and it adds a location for concerts. Performances of live theatre take place at the Piedmont Players Theatre (Meroney Theatre & Norvell Children's Theatre), Lee Street Theatre, and Looking Glass Collective Black Box Theater, with other opportunities for community engagement. The Rowan Museum has exhibits that incorporate the use of three buildings: Salisbury's 1854 County Courthouse, the circa 1815 UtzmanChambers House Museum, and the 1820 Josephus Hall House. Salisbury Symphony Orchestra performs in the city. It has a high rate of participation in and support for the arts, coupled with an emerging downtown public art program.

Government

Salisbury is governed by a city council, which is chaired by the mayor, Karen Alexander. Members of the council are elected from single-member districts. The city council appoints a city manager to run the day-to-day operations. Salisbury is represented in the North Carolina House of Representatives as a part of the 77th district, which includes the city and northern and western parts of Rowan County. The state's senior member of the U.S. Senate is Republican Richard Burr, who was elected to the Senate in 2004. The junior Senator is Republican Thom Tillis, who has been elected in 2014. The law enforcement authority is the Salisbury Police Department. Since 2011, the City of Salisbury's financial foundation has been strengthened due to management's actions, which resulted in two credit rating increases to bring the city to a AA rating. The current city manager is W. Lane Bailey, who took over February 18, 2015. The mayor pro tempore is Tamara Sheffield, and the other city council members are David Post, Anthony Smith, Harry Mclaughlin, and Harry M claughlin. On the national level, the city is part of North Carolina's 12th congressional district, represented by Democrat Alma Adams. It is represented by Republican Andrew Brock, who also represents Davie County in the N.C. Senate, as well as Republican Harry J. Warren, who represents the 34th district in the state's House of Reps. The police department is run by the city's police chief, David Post.

Education

Salisbury has a number of educational institutions, both public and private. The RowanSalisbury School System was formed in 1989 after the merger of the Rowan County Schools and the Salisbury City Schools. Some schools were founded as segregation academies when the public school system was integrated. Most notable is Salisbury High School. There are two charter school inRowan County, Essie Mae Kiser Foxx Charter School, in East Spencer and Faith Academy Charter School in Faith North Carolina. Many private schools, both inside and outside the city of Salisbury, serve its citizens. Some colleges and universities are located in the city, including Catawba College, Livingstone College, RowanCabarrus Community College and Hood Theological Seminary. The city also has a high school, Salisbury Preparatory School, and a middle school, St. John's School. The town has a large number of churches, including Salisbury Adventist School and Salisbury Christian School, as well as several other non-denominational churches. Salisbury also has several public schools, such as Salisbury Academy and SalWilmington Christian School. It also has one private school, North Hills Christian School (PK-12) and one public school, the SalWilkinson Academy (K-8). The town also has two public kindergartens, one for boys and one for girls, and two private schools for girls and boys, both for grades K-7 and K-12.

Infrastructure

Amtrak's Crescent, Carolinian, and Piedmont trains connect Salisbury with the cities of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Richmond, Raleigh, Charlotte, Atlanta, Birmingham and New Orleans. The City of Salisbury's Transit System (STS) provides public transportation and offers three routes. Novant Health Rowan Medical Center and affiliated doctors' offices provide a majority of the city residents' healthcare. The W.G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center is a veterans' hospital in Salisbury and is operated by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Salisbury is just south of the halfway point between Charlotte and Greensboro. The city is served by Interstate 85, US Highways 601, 29, 52, and 70, and the Mid-Carolina Regional Airport (formerly Rowan County Airport). Salisbury Transit does not operate on Sundays and some holidays. It is located on Depot Street, which is also the location of the " Transfer Site" for the city's public bus system. It does not offer service on Sundays or some holidays, but does operate on some holidays on other days of the week and on some weekends. It offers three bus routes, which arrive and departs from the Transfer Site. The STS offers a variety of services for the general public, as well as a limited number of private transportation options. It also offers a free shuttle service for members of the public on weekdays and on Sundays. It operates three routes: the "Transfer Site" route, the "Innes Street" route and the "Julian Road" route.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina = 3.7. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 95. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 91. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Salisbury = 4.7 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 9,090 individuals with a median age of 38.3 age the population grows by 1.73% in Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 1,613.47 residents per square mile of area (622.98/km²). There are average 2.27 people per household in the 10,522 households with an average household income of $39,338 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 12.40% of the available work force and has dropped -4.06% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 19.48%. The number of physicians in Salisbury per 100,000 population = 123.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Salisbury = 45.2 inches and the annual snowfall = 5.9 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 95. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 215. 90 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 30.5 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 35, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina which are owned by the occupant = 48.19%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 42 years with median home cost = $95,340 and home appreciation of 3.14%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $7.56 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $4,437 per student. There are 14.3 students for each teacher in the school, 343 students for each Librarian and 374 students for each Counselor. 4.52% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 17.58% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 6.51% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).