Salisbury

Also known as Salisbury, North Carolina, Salisbury, NC

city in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States

Key facts

Country: United States
State: North Carolina
County: Rowan
Total: 22.03 sq mi (57.05 km )
Land: 22.03 sq mi (57.05 km )
Water: 0 sq mi (0.00 km )
Elevation: 702 ft (214 m)
Estimate 2022: 35,808
Density: 1,613.5/sq mi (622.98/km )
Time zone: UTC−5 ( Eastern (EST) )
Summer dst: UTC−4 (EDT)
Zip codes: 28144-28147-28146
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Salisbury (/ˈsɔːlzbɛri/ SAWLZ-ber-ee) 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. 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.