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Carlisle County

Kentucky · 4,826 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 $41,222. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,826
−10%since 2000
from 5,351 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
25 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 28 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+11%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,222
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,087 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,638
+82%since 2000
from $16,276 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,200
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$651
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $273 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
21.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+25%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(5,204)
Black1%(51)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(44)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(246)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(4,443)
Black1.2%(59)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(133)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other2.2%(104)
Diversity Score15.4%(744)
Segregation Score24.4%(1,180)
Diversity Score
15
+235%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+27%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.0%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carlisle County, Kentucky?

Carlisle County, Kentucky has about 4,826 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Carlisle County, Kentucky earns about $41,222 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 $83,200, and the typical rent is about $651 a month.

How educated are people in Carlisle County, Kentucky?

About 14.3% 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 18.4% of people in Carlisle County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carlisle County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Carlisle County, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 412 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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