Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Carlisle, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

21,852

Median Agei

35.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

75.8%16,567

Black

9.5%2,068

Hispanic/Latino

8.4%1,840

Two or More

3.2%701

Asian

2.6%579

Other

0.4%97

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.2%1,006

High School Diploma

28.2%3,942

Some College (<1 yr)

5.8%811

Some College (1+ yr)

7.1%999

Associate's Degree

7.4%1,039

Bachelor's Degree

21%2,942

Master's Degree

10.5%1,468

Professional Degree

3%414

Doctorate

3.5%489

HS or Higher

93.6%

BA or Higher

37.9%

Graduate+

16.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$224,100

Median Renti

$1,094

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

48.7%4,491

Renter-Occupied

51.3%4,732

Total Units

9,819

Homeownership

48.7%

Vacancy Rate

6.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

3%133

$50K–$100K

3.5%157

$100K–$150K

12.3%553

$150K–$200K

22.3%1,001

$200K–$300K

27.5%1,237

$300K–$500K

25.2%1,133

$500K–$1M

6.2%277

Rent Distribution

Under $500

391

$500–$750

478

$750–$1,000

1,055

$1,000–$1,250

922

$1,250–$1,500

563

$1,500–$2,000

784

$2,000+

350

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%17

2010–2019

2.1%207

2000–2009

6.5%641

1990–1999

5.4%527

1980–1989

7.8%767

1970–1979

12%1,180

1960–1969

9.9%970

1950–1959

8.4%828

1940–1949

7.9%780

1939 or earlier

39.7%3,902

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

50.6%4,666

Electricity

34.5%3,179

Fuel Oil

9.6%886

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%166

No Fuel

1.5%141

Other

1%95

Wood

0.8%78

Solar

0.1%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,720

Mean Household Incomei

$84,140

Per Capita Incomei

$39,339

Poverty Ratei

13%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

12,639

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

657

Residentsi

1,154

Avg. Tenant Renti

$509/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

21 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing192 homes88% occupied$556/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers335 homes91% occupied$511/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8130 homes92% occupied$435/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $61,720/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

72.4%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

23.5%

Low income$31K–$49K/yr

3.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $49K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

72.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

37.9% of subsidized households are minority

30.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

42.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

1,405(7.6% of civilian adults)