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Carlisle, AR
City in Lonoke County, Arkansas.
Population
2,227
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
460
ZIP codes
0
Carlisle and its ZIP codes
Carlisle at a glance
- Carlisle is about 7.8 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $41,713, 31% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,400 (13% below Arkansas) and median rent is $657 a month.
Local data for Carlisle, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carlisle, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,713
Poverty rate
11.6%
Median home value
$164,400
Median rent
$657/mo
Homeownership
76.2%
Bachelor's or higher
14.5%
Median age
47.4
Average commute
38.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (322), Irish Americans (131), Norwegian Americans (65).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lonoke County. PPP loans are for Carlisle.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,651
15,977 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,746
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$574M
FY 2026, $7,762 per person
How people get to work
Carlisle, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.2%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home17.1%
Average one-way commute: 38.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carlisle, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
794
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
180
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
50.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carlisle, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Carlisle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LonokeCity | 9.6 mi | 4.8 |
| HazenCity | 9.9 mi | 3.5 |
| De Valls BluffCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| HumnokeCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| AllportTown | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| Des ArcCity | 19 mi | 2.1 |
| CoyTown | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| Fredonia (Biscoe)Town | 19 mi | 1 |
| WardCity | 19 mi | 4.5 |
| AustinCity | 20 mi | 3.1 |
| KeoTown | 20 mi | 4.9 |
| CabotCity | 20 mi | 20.8 |
| ScottCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.2 |
| EnglandCity | 21 mi | 1.9 |
| BeebeCity | 21 mi | 10.1 |
| UlmTown | 22 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carlisle, AR in?
- Carlisle is in Lonoke County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Carlisle, AR?
- About 2,227 people live in Carlisle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carlisle?
- Nearby places include Lonoke (9.6 mi), Hazen (9.9 mi), De Valls Bluff (16 mi), Humnoke (17 mi), Allport (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023