Salisbury, North Carolina

Salisbury, North Carolina
City
Clockwise from top left: Rowan County Courthouse, Fame statue, St. John's Lutheran Church, Farmers & Merchants Bank, the Bell Tower Green
Clockwise from top left: Rowan County Courthouse, Fame statue, St. John's Lutheran Church, Farmers & Merchants Bank, the Bell Tower Green
Flag of Salisbury, North Carolina
Flag
Official seal of Salisbury, North Carolina
Seal
Location of Salisbury, North Carolina
Location of Salisbury, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°39′56″N 80°29′27″W / 35.66556°N 80.49083°W / 35.66556; -80.49083
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyRowan
Area
[1]
 • Total
22.03 sq mi (57.05 km2)
 • Land22.03 sq mi (57.05 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
702 ft (214 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
35,540
 • Estimate 
(2022)[3]
35,808
 • Density1,613.47/sq mi (622.98/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
28144-28147-28146
Area code(s)704,980
FIPS code37-58860[4]
GNIS feature ID2405407[2]
Websitewww.salisburync.gov

Salisbury (/ˈsɔːlzbɛri/ SAWLZ-ber-ee)[5][6] 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.[7][8] Located 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Charlotte and within its metropolitan area, the town has attracted a growing population. The 2020 census shows 35,580 residents.

Salisbury is the oldest continually populated colonial town in the western region of 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 and Rack Room Shoes was founded there.

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Salisbury, North Carolina
  3. ^ "QuickFacts: Salisbury city, North Carolina". United States Geological Survey. May 21, 2023.
  4. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "Salisbury | Meanings & Definitions of English Words". Dictionary.com.
  6. ^ "NC Pronunciation Guide". Wral.com. November 3, 2011. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  7. ^ Cite error: The named reference Rumple was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  8. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.