Carlisle Population

1860–2026

4,611

2026 projection

10.8% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Carlisle. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20264,611+791.74%
20254,532+280.62%
20244,504+761.72%
20234,428+851.96%
20224,343+1082.55%
20214,235+751.80%
20204,160+10.02%
20194,159+50.12%
20184,154+360.87%
20174,118+30.07%

Showing 10 of 31 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Carlisle is growing faster than Iowa and the U.S., and slower than Warren County.

  • Warren County+9.0%
  • Carlisle+8.3%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Iowa+1.5%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Carlisle Demographics

36.3median age

Median age

Female36.2 yrs
Male36.3 yrs

Adults

3,036
523 seniors (65+) · 17% of adults2,513 other adults

Sex

Female 49.6% · 2,112Male 50.4% · 2,143

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 43 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Carlisle Income

$109,191median household income

Median household income

$109,191

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$62,986

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

3.1%

About 1 in 32 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Carlisle Marital Status

46% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married46%47%45%
Never married30%30%30%
Divorced17%16%17%
Widowed5%5%4%
Separated3%2%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201