Population 4,762 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Carlisle County
Household size in Carlisle County
| Period | Carlisle County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Carlisle County run a little small, averaging 2.54 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. That is in line with the rest of Kentucky.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Carlisle County
| Period | Carlisle County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.6 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.0 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.1 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.7 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.8 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Carlisle County are younger than 40.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 43.6, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Carlisle County
| Period | Carlisle County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Carlisle County than nationally: 10.0%, against 11.6%. Compared with other Kentucky counties, Carlisle County has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Carlisle County
Renters in Carlisle County
| Period | Carlisle County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Carlisle County is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 55.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Carlisle County
| Period | Carlisle County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Carlisle County: 18.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Carlisle County has a higher vacancy rate than at least four in five Kentucky counties.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Carlisle County
| Period | Carlisle County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Carlisle County was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. Carlisle County has older homes than most Kentucky counties.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Carlisle County
| Period | Carlisle County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $517 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $549 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $640 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $754 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$237 | +$367 | +$606 |
The median renter in Carlisle County pays $754 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 24.7% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Carlisle County
Bachelor's degrees in Carlisle County
| Period | Carlisle County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Carlisle County: 15.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Carlisle County has a lower share of college graduates than most Kentucky counties.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Carlisle County
| Period | Carlisle County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.1% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.2% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.5% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.2% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.1 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Carlisle County is a bit above the national rate: 92.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Carlisle County has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Kentucky counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Carlisle County
| Period | Carlisle County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.9 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Carlisle County runs below the national rate: 4.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Carlisle County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle County | 2.54 | 40.7 | 10.0% | 19.6% | 18.6% | 1980 | $754 | 15.2% | 92.2% | 4.0% |
| Graves County | 2.59 | 41.4 | 11.7% | 23.9% | 14.2% | 1977 | $824 | 17.9% | 89.0% | 3.4% |
| Mississippi County | 2.36 | 40.6 | 13.3% | 37.1% | 14.8% | 1972 | $761 | 15.0% | 84.0% | 3.5% |
| Marshall County | 2.37 | 45.3 | 9.7% | 18.4% | 18.4% | 1983 | $836 | 21.5% | 91.1% | 4.7% |
| Stoddard County | 2.49 | 41.9 | 9.3% | 28.2% | 12.9% | 1976 | $802 | 18.3% | 84.5% | 3.6% |
| Trigg County | 2.41 | 44.0 | 7.3% | 23.1% | 18.8% | 1985 | $852 | 21.8% | 88.4% | 4.6% |
| Christian County | 2.80 | 33.0 | 14.3% | 50.0% | 14.6% | 1985 | $1,067 | 18.2% | 88.1% | 7.1% |
| Butler County | 2.54 | 40.5 | 13.4% | 35.4% | 14.1% | 1983 | $808 | 16.6% | 85.2% | 4.7% |
| Todd County | 2.73 | 37.5 | 9.3% | 24.0% | 12.2% | 1985 | $834 | 17.8% | 81.6% | 3.7% |
| Carter County | 2.59 | 40.9 | 18.4% | 39.3% | 22.2% | 1984 | $575 | 10.1% | 81.2% | 3.5% |
| Logan County | 2.55 | 41.8 | 7.5% | 25.7% | 12.8% | 1978 | $798 | 16.5% | 86.5% | 5.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Carlisle County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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