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Carlisle

Kentucky · 2,010 residents · 1.332 sq mi
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Carlisle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,412. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,200. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,010
+5%since 2000
from 1,917 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,509 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,439 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
−2%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,412
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,199 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,371
−1%since 2000
from $17,485 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$437
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $302 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.7%
−27.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+2%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,933)
Black0.8%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(26)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.2%(124)
Diversity Score
6
−8%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+4%since 2000
from 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.6%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
58.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carlisle, Kentucky?

Carlisle, Kentucky has about 2,010 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carlisle, Kentucky?

The typical household in Carlisle, Kentucky earns about $34,412 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 $75,200, and the typical rent is about $437 a month.

How educated are people in Carlisle, Kentucky?

About 12.4% 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 15.4% 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 371 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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