Carlisle County's 2026 population is estimated at 4,847, reflecting a 0.73% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Carlisle County is the 117th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 5,084 and has grown -4.66% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.8 years
Female: 44.2 years
Male: 43.5 years
There are 3,645 adults, (958 of whom are seniors) in Carlisle County.
Female: 2,336 (49.1%)
Male: 2,426 (50.9%)
The racial composition of Carlisle County includes 90.97% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,332 | 90.97% |
| Two or more races | 293 | 6.15% |
| Black or African American | 71 | 1.49% |
| Other race | 38 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.13% |
Carlisle County 's average per capita income is $40,867. Household income levels show a median of $62,439. The poverty rate stands at 15.08%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,538 | - |
| Families | $75,357 | $92,386 |
| Households | $62,439 | $82,182 |
| Non Families | $29,583 | $54,183 |
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