Carlisle borough, Pennsylvania
Carlisle borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Carlisle borough is a geographic entity located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 22,693. The land area covers 5.53 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 22,693 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 35.8 yrs | ±3.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 9,223 | ±515 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 9,819 | ±498 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 9,223 | ±515 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 596 | ±225 |
| Median Home Value | $224,100 | ±$14,918 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,094 | ±$78 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,720 | ±$7,247 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,339 | ±$3,127 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.1% | ±4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,851 | ±763 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 12,024 | ±644 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.4% | ±2.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 22,517 (2024)
ID: 193977
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: FINANCE DIRECTOR
53 W SOUTH ST, CARLISLE PA 17013-3458
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GUS Population: 275,516 (2024)
ID: 194488
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMMISSIONERS OF COUMBERLAND CNTY
1 COURT HOUSE SQ, RM 200, CARLISLE PA 17013-3339
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Carlisle | KG-05 | Carlisle, PA | |
| Regular School Carlisle | 09-12 | Carlisle, PA | |
| Regular School Carlisle | KG-05 | Carlisle, PA | |
| Regular School Carlisle | KG-05 | Carlisle, PA | |
| Regular School Carlisle | 06-08 | Carlisle, PA | |
| Regular School Carlisle | KG-05 | Carlisle, PA | |
| Regular School Carlisle | KG-05 | Carlisle, PA | |
| Regular School Carlisle | KG-05 | Carlisle, PA | |
| Regular School Carlisle | KG-05 | Carlisle, PA | |
| Regular School Carlisle | 06-08 | Carlisle, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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UPMC CARLISLE
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Hospital | City address association | 361 ALEXANDER SPRING ROAD, CARLISLE, PA, 17015 |
(717) 249-1212
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Dickinson College
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College | 0.4 mi away | College and Louther Streets, Carlisle, PA, 17013-2896 |
7172435121
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BOSLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 0.6 mi away | 158 WEST HIGH ST, CARLISLE, PA, 17013 |
(717) 243-4642
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Messiah University
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College | 11.8 mi away | One University Avenue, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055 |
7177662511
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AMELIA S GIVIN LIBRARY
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 114 NORTH BALTIMORE AVE, MT HOLLY SPRINGS, PA, 17065 |
(717) 486-3688
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Central Penn College
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College | 16.0 mi away | 600 Valley Road, Summerdale, PA, 17093-0309 |
8007592727
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JOHN GRAHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.6 mi away | 9 PARSONAGE ST, NEWVILLE, PA, 17241 |
(717) 776-5900
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Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
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College | 17.6 mi away | 326 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17101-2208 |
7179015100
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JOSEPH T SIMPSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 16 N WALNUT ST, MECHANICSBURG, PA, 17055 |
(717) 766-0171
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Harrisburg Area Community College
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College | 18.0 mi away | 1 HACC Dr., Harrisburg, PA, 17110-2999 |
7177802300
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CARLISLE WTP, PA US, located 1.9 miles from Carlisle borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.1° | 20.5° | 29.3° | 3.06" | 7.7" |
| February | 41.0° | 21.6° | 31.3° | 2.58" | 9.6" |
| March | 50.0° | 28.9° | 39.5° | 4.05" | 4.8" |
| April | 62.6° | 38.5° | 50.5° | 3.79" | 0.2" |
| May | 72.5° | 48.9° | 60.7° | 4.73" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.1° | 58.5° | 69.8° | 4.42" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.5° | 62.5° | 74.0° | 5.45" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.8° | 60.8° | 72.3° | 4.03" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.4° | 53.2° | 65.3° | 4.96" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.9° | 41.5° | 53.7° | 4.26" | 0.5" |
| November | 53.5° | 32.3° | 42.9° | 3.13" | 0.9" |
| December | 42.2° | 25.3° | 33.7° | 3.57" | 4.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Carlisle Barracks CDP | CDP | 1.8 mi | — |
| Schlusser CDP | CDP | 3.2 mi | — |
| Plainfield CDP | CDP | 4.2 mi | — |
| Boiling Springs CDP | CDP | 4.4 mi | — |
| Mount Holly Springs borough | Borough | 6.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4204111272. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.