Salisbury Population 2026
Salisbury has a population of 34,017, making it the #1342 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in North Carolina. It is about 259× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,017
Rank in United States
#1342
Coordinates
35.67°N, 80.47°W
~234 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
470 km
292 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Carolina
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 911,311 | #15 |
| Raleigh | 482,295 | #39 |
| Greensboro | 285,342 | #71 |
| Durham | 257,636 | #83 |
| Winston-Salem | 241,218 | #90 |
| Fayetteville | 201,963 | #119 |
| Cary | 159,769 | #166 |
| Wilmington | 115,933 | #255 |
Cities near Salisbury
- Kannapolis46,144 people · ~24 km away
- Lexington19,326 people · ~26 km away
- Concord87,696 people · ~31 km away
- Mooresville36,009 people · ~32 km away
- Statesville26,221 people · ~39 km away
- Clemmons19,844 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Salisbury?
Salisbury has a population of 34,017 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1342 biggest city in United States.
What state is Salisbury in?
Salisbury is located in North Carolina, United States.
Is Salisbury the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 470 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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