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The City of Salisbury is located in southern Maryland and is the largest city on Maryland’s eastern shore. Salisbury is a commercial hub for the Delmarva Peninsula, the county seat for Wicomico County, and the home of the University of Salisbury. The Delmarva Peninsula encompasses the majority of Delaware, and portions of Maryland and Virginia. The Wicomico River, a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay, flows through the city.
Salisbury encompasses an area of 13.9 square miles and is located on US Route 50 which is a major highway in this stretch connecting Washington, DC with the eastern shore. The population in Salisbury as of 2018 is 32,536. The median household income is $38,645 compared to the statewide MHI of $83,242. About 25 percent of the population of Salisbury is living below the federal poverty threshold, compared to the state’s 6 percent. The City is home to Salisbury University which had an enrollment of 8,567 students for the 2018-2019 academic year and a 200-acre campus.