Carlisle, PA

Census Place

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US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

Dave McCormick

Republican Party

2023 Poverty Rate

17.4%

8.03% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$59,742

7.15% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$212,400

1.68% 1-year growth

About

In N/A, Carlisle, PA had a population of N/A people with a median age of N/A and a median household income of $59,742. Between N/A and N/A the population of Carlisle, PA N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A and its median household income grew from $55,756 to $59,742, a 7.15% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Carlisle, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.93%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.79%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.03%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.92%).

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 2023, the median property value in Carlisle, PA was $212,400, and the homeownership rate was 49.1%.

United States Pennsylvania Cumberland County, PA Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA Cumberland (West) & Perry Counties--Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA

Population & Diversity

Carlisle, PA is home to a population of N/A people, from which 95% are citizens. As of 2023, 8.11% of Carlisle, PA residents were born outside of the country (1.73k people).

In 2023, there were 7.54 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16k people) in Carlisle, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.12k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 808 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95%

2023 Citizenship

95.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95% of Carlisle, PA residents were US citizens, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Carlisle, PA was 95.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Carlisle, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Carlisle, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
16k ± 792
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.12k ± 536
Two+ (Hispanic)
808 ± 399

8.7%

Hispanic Population

1.86k people

8.7% of the people in Carlisle, PA are hispanic (1.86k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Carlisle, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Carlisle, PA.

Most Common Origin

India
99,082 ± 7,698 people
Dominican Republic
90,229 ± 7,349 people
China
69,880 ± 6,473 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Carlisle, PA was India, the natal country of 99,082 Carlisle, PA residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 90,229 and China with 69,880.

Foreign-Born Population

8.11%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.73k people

7.3%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.52k people

As of 2023, 8.11% of Carlisle, PA residents (1.73k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Carlisle, PA was 7.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Carlisle, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
293 ± 130
Gulf War (2001-)
284 ± 130
Gulf War (1990s)
160 ± 78

Carlisle, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.03 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Carlisle, PA employs N/A people. The largest industries in Carlisle, PA are Educational Services (1,739 people), Retail Trade (1,652 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,316 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($73,682), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,563), and Construction ($60,156).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,610. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

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The most common job groups, by number of people living in Carlisle, PA, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,176 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,022 people), and Material Moving Occupations (1,020 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Carlisle, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

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The most common employment sectors for those who live in Carlisle, PA, are Educational Services (1,739 people), Retail Trade (1,652 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,316 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,989

Median earning men ± $7,552

$32,974

Median earning women ± $4,461

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($95,625), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,274), and Public Administration ($68,578).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($55,547), Wholesale Trade ($47,667), and Public Administration ($47,148).

Employment by Industry Sector

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The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in N/A.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Carlisle, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Dave McCormick

Senator from Pennsylvania

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Carlisle, PA awarded 483 degrees. The student population of Carlisle, PA in N/A is skewed towards N/A, with N/A male students and N/A female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Carlisle, PA are White (318 and 74%), followed by 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).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

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.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Political Science & Government
35 degrees awarded
General Psychology
30 degrees awarded
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.

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.

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.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

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.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In N/A, N/A% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while N/A% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Carlisle, PA was $212,400 in 2023, which is NaNk times the same as the national average of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $208,900 to $212,400, a 1.68% increase. The homeownership rate in Carlisle, PA is 49.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

Median household income in Carlisle, PA is $59,742. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Carlisle, PA was Census Tract 124 with a value of $74,663, followed by Census Tract 121 and Census Tract 120, with respective values of $67,619 and $59,116.

Housing

Property

$212,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$17,470

$4,278

Median Property Taxes

±$494

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.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Carlisle, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 124
Census Tract 121
Census Tract 120

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Carlisle, PA was Census Tract 124 with a value of $74,663, followed by Census Tract 121 and Census Tract 120, with respective values of $67,619 and $59,116.

The following map shows all of the places in Carlisle, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,742

Median Household Income

± $4,068

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Number of Households

± 0

In 2023, the median household income of the N/A households in Carlisle, PA grew to $59,742 from the previous year's value of $55,756.

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 N/A range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Carlisle, PA is from Carlisle, PA.

N/A Wage GINI in N/A

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This chart shows the number of workers in Carlisle, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

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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.

Commute Time

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Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Carlisle, PA have a N/A commute time (N/A minutes) than the normal US worker (N/A minutes). Additionally, 1.01% of the workforce in Carlisle, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Carlisle, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

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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 N/A.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Carlisle, PA (3.21k out of 18.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

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

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95% of the population of Carlisle, PA has health coverage, with 50.7% on employee plans, 18.4% on Medicaid, 9.47% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 1.84% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Cumberland County, PA see 1112 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.803% decrease from the previous year (1121 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1414 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 442 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,112 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cumberland County, PA

Primary care physicians in Cumberland County, PA see an average of 1,112 patients per year. This represents a 0.803% decrease from the previous year (1,121 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Cumberland County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In N/A, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in .

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.99%

Uninsured

50.7%

Employer Coverage

18.4%

Medicaid

9.47%

Medicare

14.5%

Non-Group

1.84%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Carlisle, PA grew by 46.1% from 3.41% to 4.99%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Carlisle, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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