Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Quick Statistics
Carlisle is a community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, home to about 21,852 people spread across 5.5 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $35,568 a year, and a typical home is worth about $224,100. About 45.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 17 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Pennsylvania towns GeoStat tracks, Carlisle ranks number 29 of 1,991 in population, number 1,181 in median household income, number 578 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Carlisle typically top out near 86°F in July, while January nights average about 21°F. The area sees roughly 28 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Middlesex, PA | 4.3 mi. | 5,390 |
| 2. | Middlesex, PA | 4.3 mi. | 7,040 |
| 3. | Plainfield, PA | 4.5 mi. | 6,138 |
| 4. | Mount Holly Springs, PA | 6.4 mi. | 2,373 |
| 5. | Dickinson, PA | 9.1 mi. | 5,223 |
| 6. | Mechanicsburg, PA | 10.5 mi. | 9,720 |
| 7. | Newville, PA | 10.6 mi. | 1,283 |
| 8. | Dillsburg, PA | 10.9 mi. | 2,629 |
What is the population of Carlisle, Pennsylvania?
Carlisle has a population of about 21,852 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Carlisle, Pennsylvania in?
Carlisle is located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
What is the median home value in Carlisle, Pennsylvania?
The median home value in Carlisle is about $224,100, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Carlisle, Pennsylvania?
The median personal income in Carlisle is about $35,568 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Carlisle, Pennsylvania?
Since 1950, 17 tornadoes have been recorded in Cumberland County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Carlisle, Pennsylvania?
Typical July highs run about 86 degrees and January lows about 21 degrees, with around 28 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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