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Carlisle

Indiana · 625 residents · 0.518 sq mi
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Carlisle has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,639. Population has fallen 77% since 2000, a loss of 2,035 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $60,200. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
625
−77%since 2000
from 2,660 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,207 / sq mi
−77%since 2000
from 5,135 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+18%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2849322K2K3K1990201020202024Carlisle
2024726
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,639
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,204
+89%since 2000
from $12,822 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,200
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$636
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
26.6% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−30%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(1,685)
Black32.3%(858)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(57)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.9%(1,568)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(580)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(28)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other7.4%(46)
Diversity Score26.1%(163)
Diversity Score
26
−56%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+40%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.2%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carlisle, Indiana?

Carlisle, Indiana has about 625 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carlisle, Indiana?

The typical household in Carlisle, Indiana earns about $57,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carlisle, Indiana expensive?

In Carlisle, Indiana, the median home is worth about $60,200, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Carlisle, Indiana?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Carlisle, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carlisle, Indiana?

About 26.8% of people in Carlisle, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carlisle, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Carlisle, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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