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Carlisle

South Carolina · 321 residents · 1.416 sq mi
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Carlisle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,875. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 175 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $47,400. With a median age of 53.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
321
−35%since 2000
from 496 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
227 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 350 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.7
+46%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2973694425155871990201020202024Carlisle
2024494
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,875
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,238
+128%since 2000
from $10,190 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing9%
US avg: 2.5%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,400
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$776
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
23.5% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−36%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic7.9%(39)
Black91.7%(455)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score19%(94)
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.2%(23)
Black89.4%(287)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other1.8%(6)
Diversity Score22.2%(71)
Diversity Score
22
+17%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
+65%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−24.3 ptssince 2011
from 30.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.2%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
62.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.8%
−57.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carlisle, South Carolina?

Carlisle, South Carolina has about 321 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carlisle, South Carolina?

The typical household in Carlisle, South Carolina earns about $33,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carlisle, South Carolina expensive?

In Carlisle, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $47,400, and the typical rent is about $776 a month.

How educated are people in Carlisle, South Carolina?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Carlisle, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carlisle, South Carolina?

About 20.1% of people in Carlisle, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carlisle, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Carlisle, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 173 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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

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