Carlisle is a borough located in Cumberland County Pennsylvania. Carlisle has a 2024 population of 23,072. It is also the county seat of Cumberland County. Carlisle is currently growing at a rate of 3.27% annually and its population has increased by 14.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,146 in 2020.
The average household income in Carlisle is $77,048 with a poverty rate of 18.9%. The median age in Carlisle is 32.4 years: 32.3 years for males, and 32.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carlisle was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,712 | 80.17% |
| Black or African American | 1,774 | 8.51% |
| Two or more races | 1,302 | 6.25% |
| Asian | 524 | 2.51% |
| Other race | 503 | 2.41% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,334 | 2.16 | 47.7 | 52.3 |
| Non Family | 4,301 | 1.15 | 30.1 | 69.9 |
| Married | 2,782 | 3.01 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
| Female | 913 | 3.84 | 35.2 | 64.8 |
| Male | 338 | 3.36 | 25.1 | 74.9 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
47.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 693 | 5.46% |
| Associates Degree | 842 | 6.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,751 | 21.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,115 | 16.67% |
| High School Graduate | 4,005 | 31.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 439 | 3.46% |
| Some College | 1,839 | 14.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,757 | 9,875 | 4,345 |
| Hispanic | 768 | 555 | 236 |
| Black | 745 | 729 | 157 |
| 2+ Races | 501 | 368 | 139 |
| Other Race | 318 | 252 | 55 |
| Asian | 201 | 181 | 89 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 97.85%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 44.28%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,712 | $66,453 | $50,531 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,135 | $102,778 | $68,816 |
| High School Graduate | $20,899 | $24,987 | $13,273 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,000 | $33,475 | $11,458 |
| Overall | $41,512 | $46,482 | $35,885 |
| Some College | $41,117 | $47,196 | $34,147 |
$41,512
Average Earnings
$46,482
Average Male
$35,885
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.54% of Carlisle residents speak only English, while 10.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,211 | 1,611 | 11.34% |
| Black | 1,567 | 967 | 61.71% |
| Hispanic | 1,624 | 821 | 50.55% |
| Multiple | 1,121 | 634 | 56.56% |
| Other | 474 | 155 | 32.7% |
| Asian | 369 | 19 | 5.15% |
18.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.04%
Male Poverty Rate
19.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carlisle is Black, with 61.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carlisle is Asian, with 5.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.56% |
| High School | 22.14% |
| Some College | 5.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 20.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.43% |
| Female Employed | 8.94% |
| Male Employed | 7.31% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,037 | $102,887 |
| Households | $55,756 | $77,048 |
| Married Families | $111,402 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,119 | $47,607 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.2%
Male Marriage Rate
33.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,259
Number of Veterans
1,111
Male Veterans
148
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 435 |
| First Gulf War | 241 |
| Second Gulf War | 209 |
| Korea | 124 |
| World War II | 49 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 455 |
| 55 to 64 | 336 |
| 65 to 74 | 322 |
| 35 to 54 | 116 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,256 | 9.1% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 2.28% |
| Black | 3 | 0.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65%
Labor Force Participation
62%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.35%
Born in Carlisle
92.42%
Native Born
7.58%
Foreign Born
4.14%
Non Citizen
3.45%
Naturalized
92.42% of Carlisle residents were born in the United States, with 61.35% having been born in Pennsylvania. 4.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 26,731 | 732 | 2.82% |
| 2028 | 25,999 | 732 | 2.9% |
| 2027 | 25,267 | 731 | 2.98% |
| 2026 | 24,536 | 732 | 3.08% |
| 2025 | 23,804 | 732 | 3.17% |
| 2024 | 23,072 | 731 | 3.27% |
| 2023 | 22,341 | 209 | 0.94% |
| 2022 | 22,132 | 35 | 0.16% |
| 2021 | 22,097 | 1,951 | 9.68% |
| 2020 | 20,146 | 1,036 | 5.42% |
| 2019 | 19,110 | -97 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 19,207 | 111 | 0.58% |
| 2017 | 19,096 | -149 | -0.77% |
| 2016 | 19,245 | 87 | 0.45% |
| 2015 | 19,158 | 204 | 1.08% |
| 2014 | 18,954 | 5 | 0.03% |
| 2013 | 18,949 | -12 | -0.06% |
| 2012 | 18,961 | 55 | 0.29% |
| 2011 | 18,906 | 152 | 0.81% |
| 2010 | 18,754 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 17,970 | -449 | -2.44% |
| 1990 | 18,419 | 105 | 0.57% |
| 1980 | 18,314 | 235 | 1.3% |
| 1970 | 18,079 | 1,456 | 8.76% |
| 1960 | 16,623 | -189 | -1.12% |
| 1950 | 16,812 | 2,828 | 20.22% |
| 1940 | 13,984 | 1,388 | 11.02% |
| 1930 | 12,596 | 1,680 | 15.39% |
| 1920 | 10,916 | 613 | 5.95% |
| 1910 | 10,303 | 677 | 7.03% |
| 1900 | 9,626 | 2,006 | 26.33% |
| 1890 | 7,620 | 1,411 | 22.73% |
| 1880 | 6,209 | -441 | -6.63% |
| 1870 | 6,650 | 986 | 17.41% |
| 1860 | 5,664 | 1,083 | 23.64% |
| 1850 | 4,581 | 230 | 5.29% |
| 1840 | 4,351 | 644 | 17.37% |
| 1830 | 3,707 | 799 | 27.48% |
| 1820 | 2,908 | -23,823 | -89.12% |