Carlisle, PA

Census Place

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2024 Population
21,852
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
US Senator
Dave McCormick
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
35.8
4.07% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
15.1%
13.3% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$61,720
3.31% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$224,100
5.51% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
12,024
7.39% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Carlisle, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95% of the residents in Carlisle, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Carlisle, PA are Dickinson College (483 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Carlisle, PA was $224,100, and the homeownership rate was 48.7%.

Most people in Carlisle, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Carlisle, PA was 2 cars per household.

United StatesPennsylvaniaCumberland County, PAHarrisburg-Carlisle, PACumberland (West) & Perry Counties--Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA

Population & Diversity

Carlisle, PA is home to a population of 21.9k people, from which 95% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.54% of Carlisle, PA residents were born outside of the country (1.65k people).

In 2024, there were 8.01 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.6k people) in Carlisle, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.07k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 673 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95%
2024 Citizenship
95%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95% of Carlisle, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Carlisle, PA was 95%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Carlisle, PA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    16.6k ± 854
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    2.07k ± 600
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    673 ± 246
8.42%
Hispanic Population
1.84k people

In 2024, there were 8.01 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.6k people) in Carlisle, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.07k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 673 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

8.42% of the people in Carlisle, PA are hispanic (1.84k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    99,504 ± 7,715 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    93,569 ± 7,483 people
  3. China
    70,789 ± 6,514 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,504 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 93,569 and China with 70,789.

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Foreign-Born Population

7.54%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
1.65k people
8.11%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
1.73k people

As of 2024, 7.54% of Carlisle, PA residents (1.65k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Carlisle, PA was 8.11%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    335 ± 131
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    246 ± 127
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    163 ± 98

Carlisle, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.36 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Carlisle, PA employs 12k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Carlisle, PA were Educational Services (2,028 people), Retail Trade (1,644 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,423 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($77,136), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,570), and Information ($61,250).

Employment

Occupations

12k
2024 Value
± 987
7.39%
1 Year growth
± 10.5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Carlisle, PA grew at a rate of 7.39%, from 11.2k employees to 12k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Carlisle, PA, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,285 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,146 people), and Material Moving Occupations (1,113 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Carlisle, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

12k
2024 Value
± 987
7.39%
1 Year growth
± 10.5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Carlisle, PA grew at a rate of 7.39%, from 11.2k employees to 12k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Carlisle, PA, are Educational Services (2,028 people), Retail Trade (1,644 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,423 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Carlisle, PA, though some of these residents may live in Carlisle, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$40,811
Median earning men ± $4,863
$33,301
Median earning women ± $6,426

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,171), Manufacturing ($69,917), and Information ($66,739).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($48,418), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($46,964), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,607).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.78%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Voting results are not available for Carlisle, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.
2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (48.7%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Jill Stein (0.491%)
    Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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John Fetterman
Senator from Pennsylvania3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Dave McCormick
Senator from Pennsylvania1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Carlisle, PA awarded 483 degrees. The student population of Carlisle, PA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 883 male students and 1,334 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Carlisle, PA are White (318 and 74%), Hispanic or Latino (38 and 8.84%), Asian (26 and 6.05%), and Black or African American (19 and 4.42%).

The largest universities in Carlisle, PA by number of degrees awarded are Dickinson College (483 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Carlisle, PA are International Business, Trade, & Commerce (50 and 10.4%), General Political Science & Government (35 and 7.25%), and General Psychology (30 and 6.21%).

The median tuition cost in Carlisle, PA for private four year colleges is $62,900.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Carlisle, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 43.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 2,217 (39.8% men and 60.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 2,217 students enrolled in Carlisle, PA, 39.8% men and 60.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,423 records, of which 60.2% were women and 39.8% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Political Science & Government
    35 degrees awarded
  2. General Psychology
    30 degrees awarded
  3. International Business, Trade, & Commerce
    50 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Carlisle, PA was General Political Science & Government with 35 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Carlisle, PA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Dickinson College
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
483 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Dickinson College with 483 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 197 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Carlisle, PA, which is 0.689 times less than the 286 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 318 degrees mean that there were 8.37 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 38 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($62,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($550) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,324) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Carlisle, PA was $224,100 in 2024, which is 0.674 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $212,400 to $224,100, a 5.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Carlisle, PA is 48.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Carlisle, PA have an average commute time of 18.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Carlisle, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$224,100
Median Property Value 2024
±$14,918
$4,491
Median Property Taxes
±$552

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Carlisle, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

48.7%
Homeownership
2024
68.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 48.7% of the housing units in Carlisle, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 49.1%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$61,720
Median Household Income
± $7,247
9.22k
Number of Households
± 838

In 2024, the median household income of the 9.22k households in Carlisle, PA grew to $61,720 from the previous year's value of $59,742.

The following chart displays the households in Carlisle, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Carlisle, PA is from Pennsylvania.
0.463
2023 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
0.466
2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2023, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.564% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (68%)
  2. Walked (12.2%)
  3. Worked At Home (9.95%)

In 2024, 68% of workers in Carlisle, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (12.2%) and those who worked at home (9.95%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

18.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Carlisle, PA have a shorter commute time (18.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.25% of the workforce in Carlisle, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Carlisle, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Carlisle, PA have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Carlisle, PA (2.85k out of 18.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Carlisle, PA is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

94.4% of the population of Carlisle, PA has health coverage, with 50.7% on employee plans, 14.7% on Medicaid, 10.4% on Medicare, 16.7% on non-group plans, and 1.9% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1,265 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,265 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1400 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 345 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52% were men and 48% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.3% under 18 years, 31.1% between 18 and 34 years, 32.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52% were men and 48% were women.

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Uninsured People

5.58%
Uninsured
50.7%
Employer Coverage
14.7%
Medicaid
10.4%
Medicare
16.7%
Non-Group
1.9%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Carlisle, PA grew by 11.8% from 4.99% to 5.58%.

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