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Carlisle

Kentucky · 2,122 residents (2025 est.) · 1.332 sq mi
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Carlisle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,201. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $101,500. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,214
+15%since 2000
from 1,917 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,662 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,439 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.0
+13%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,122 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Carlisle
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,201
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,199 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,969
+31%since 2000
from $17,485 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
−7%since 2010
from 0.383 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$636
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $302 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
43.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.4%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.8%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
−3%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,862)
Black2.2%(42)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(130)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(1,978)
Black4.1%(91)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(80)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(65)
Diversity Score24.7%(548)
Diversity Score
25
+266%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.0%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+10%since 2000
from 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.4%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2012
from 20.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.2%
+21.3 ptssince 2017
from 62.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carlisle, Kentucky?

Carlisle, Kentucky has about 2,214 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carlisle, Kentucky?

The typical household in Carlisle, Kentucky earns about $49,201 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carlisle, Kentucky expensive?

In Carlisle, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $101,500, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Carlisle, Kentucky?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Carlisle, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carlisle, Kentucky?

About 14.8% of people in Carlisle, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carlisle, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Carlisle, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 575 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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