Carlisle is home to roughly 21,335 residents. Carlisle was founded in 1751 and sits in Cumberland County. The median age is 34.4 and the median household income is $59,742. Homes carry a median value of $212,400, and about 49% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (74.8%). Around 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
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Common questions
Carlisle — frequently asked
What is the population of Carlisle, Pennsylvania?
Carlisle has a population of about 21,335, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Carlisle?
The median home value in Carlisle is $212,400, and the median gross rent is $986/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Carlisle safe? What is the crime rate?
Carlisle Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 184 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Carlisle face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Cumberland County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, winter weather, heat wave.
How many schools are in Carlisle?
Carlisle has 10 public schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Carlisle?
Public registry data lists 11 registered sex offenders in or near Carlisle. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.