Laurel Highlands Today

38.2 percent of Salisbury residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was greater than the statewide total of 37.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Salisbury population reached 667.

Out of 412 people who had a job, all belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	255	38.2
Employed	412	61.8
Employed in civilian labor force	412	61.8
Employed in armed forces	0	0