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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Carlisle County

Kentucky · 5,351 residents · 189.463 sq mi
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Carlisle County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,087. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $48,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,351
+2%since 1990
from 5,238 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
28 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 28 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.5
+4%since 1990
from 38.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Carlisle County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,087
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,404 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,276
+67%since 1990
from $9,735 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.1%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 17.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,600
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$273
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $235 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
83.8%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 84.3% in 1990
16.2% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+7%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(5,201)
Black0.5%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(136)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(5,204)
Black1%(51)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(44)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score4.6%(246)
Diversity Score
5
+77%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.4%
+11.0 ptssince 1990
from 62.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
−24%since 1990
from 25.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Carlisle County to nearby counties

CARLISLE COUNTY VS
Hickman County
Income$60,867+102%
Home value$115,700+138%
Population4,372−8%
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CARLISLE COUNTY VS
Ballard County
Income$66,164+120%
Home value$145,800+200%
Population7,594+60%
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CARLISLE COUNTY VS
Mississippi County
Income$48,160+60%
Home value$109,000+124%
Population12,003+153%
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CARLISLE COUNTY VS
McCracken County
Income$64,373+114%
Home value$188,100+287%
Population67,553+1323%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carlisle County, Kentucky?

Carlisle County, Kentucky has about 5,351 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Carlisle County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Carlisle County, Kentucky earns about $30,087 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carlisle County, Kentucky expensive?

In Carlisle County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $48,600, and the typical rent is about $273 a month.

How educated are people in Carlisle County, Kentucky?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Carlisle County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carlisle County, Kentucky?

About 13.1% of people in Carlisle County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carlisle County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Carlisle County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 113 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9602Census Tract 9601Census Tract 9603
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 42023ZIP 42021ZIP 42035
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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