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Carlisle, IN
Town in Sullivan County, Indiana.
Population
726
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,401
ZIP codes
0
Carlisle and its ZIP codes
Carlisle at a glance
- Carlisle is about 7.3 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $45,750 a year, 36% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $73,000 (67% below Indiana) and median rent is $825 a month.
Local data for Carlisle, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carlisle, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,750
Poverty rate
25.6%
Median home value
$73,000
Median rent
$825/mo
Homeownership
82.0%
Bachelor's or higher
6.2%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (126), Irish Americans (67), Swedish Americans (34).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sullivan County. PPP loans are for Carlisle.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,710
5,632 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,497
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$156M
FY 2026, $7,480 per person
How people get to work
Carlisle, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.2%
- Carpooled14.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carlisle, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
300
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
4
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 22°F
45.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carlisle, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Carlisle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PaxtonCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.6 |
| OaktownTown | 6.3 mi | 0.3 |
| New LebanonCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.2 |
| FreelandvilleCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 5.6 |
| PleasantvilleCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.4 |
| SullivanCity | 9.6 mi | 1.9 |
| DuggerTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| CassCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| EmisonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| MeromTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| WestphaliaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Russellville, ILVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Palestine, ILVillage | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| SandbornTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| EdwardsportTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| BicknellCity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carlisle, IN in?
- Carlisle is in Sullivan County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Carlisle, IN?
- About 726 people live in Carlisle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carlisle?
- Nearby places include Paxton (4.3 mi), Oaktown (6.3 mi), New Lebanon (7 mi), Freelandville (7.9 mi), Pleasantville (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023