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Carlisle-Rockledge

Alabama · 1,993 residents · 16.2 sq mi
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Carlisle-Rockledge is home to 1,993 people in Alabama. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The median age is 30.1, younger than the US median of 38.9. Median home value sits at $115,900. The foreign-born share is 0%. 78% of homes are owner-occupied.

At a glance
Lower income
median household income $60,360, below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Unique to this place

What stands out about Carlisle-Rockledge

Among the 20 cities and towns in the Gadsden metro

  • 8th in household income$60,360
  • 17th in share with a bachelor's degree9.1%
  • 17th in home value$115,900
  • 8th in diversity score29.0
Section 01

Population & growth

1,993
+11%since 2023
from 1,791 in 2023
2010 – 2024
123 / sq mi
+11%since 2023
from 111 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
30.1
−11%since 2023
from 33.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
16.2 sq mi
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K201020202024Carlisle-Rockledge
20242K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.3%(125)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.7%(174)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149%(179)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1913.6%(272)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.5%(149)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.5%(230)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.7%(193)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.4%(208)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.4%(326)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 745.1%(102)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.3%(26)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.5%(9)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$60,360
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $59,246 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$20,702
−7%since 2023
from $22,311 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 35.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
21.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.384
+13%since 2023
from 0.339 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade35.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$115,900
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $152,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$550
US average: $1,442
78.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 82.7% in 2023
21.8% rent
17.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
3.13 people
+4%since 2023
from 3.01 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
20.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
13.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
1.9
−25%since 2023
from 2.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
44
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,684)
Black2.7%(48)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(1,739)
Black6.2%(124)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(96)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(34)
29
+103%since 2023
from 14 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.8%(35)
Ancestry
American11.5%(229)
Irish10.9%(218)
German7.1%(142)
English5.2%(103)
Italian3.1%(62)
Polish1.7%(34)
Welsh1.6%(32)
Belgian0.9%(17)
French0.9%(17)
Section 05

Education

9.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 77.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
3.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.5 min
+9%since 2023
from 25.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
85.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 88.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
3.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
3.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
58.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 60.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
64.2%
US average: 74.6%
5.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
13.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

52.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 48.3% in 2023
48.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.7% in 2023
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
6.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
19.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
23.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 27.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
90.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 81.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
93.7%
US average: 95.5%
94.1%
US average: 87.7%
98.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 97.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married42.4%(317)
Married43.6%(326)
Widowed0.7%(5)
Divorced13.4%(100)
Women 15+
Never married32.5%(249)
Married43%(330)
Widowed14.7%(113)
Divorced9.8%(75)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

23.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 27.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
39.4%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
19.5%
US average: 13.8%
13.3%
US average: 18.4%
22.5%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.5%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
55.3%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
33.9%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)100%(88)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 88 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Over time

Carlisle-Rockledge, decade by decade

Carlisle-Rockledge population, inflation-adjusted income and home value, education, and diversity by year
YearPopulationMedian household incomeMedian home valueBachelor's degree+Diversity score
20102,137$58,262$98,9748.7%14.6
20202,167$41,763$151,1415.8%29.6
20241,993$60,360$115,9009.1%29.0

Census years come from the decennial census and the latest year from the American Community Survey, so part of any change between those two rows can reflect the different surveys. Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars; a figure ending in "+" was at the Census Bureau's reporting cap that year. The diversity score runs from 0 to 100; see how it's calculated.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carlisle-Rockledge, Alabama?

Carlisle-Rockledge, Alabama has about 1,993 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carlisle-Rockledge, Alabama?

The typical household in Carlisle-Rockledge, Alabama earns about $60,360 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carlisle-Rockledge, Alabama expensive?

In Carlisle-Rockledge, Alabama, the median home is worth about $115,900, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Carlisle-Rockledge, Alabama?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Carlisle-Rockledge, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carlisle-Rockledge, Alabama?

About 21.7% of people in Carlisle-Rockledge, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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