Carlisle County, Kentucky Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 117th-largest in Kentucky
The population of Carlisle County, Kentucky is 4,763 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 117th-largest county in Kentucky. The median household income is $62,019, the median home value is $104,700, and the median age is 43.6.
The population of Carlisle County has declined 6.0% since 2010 (5,084 → 4,777), a -0.44% annualized rate.
4,763
Population
-0.44%
Annual growth
25
People / sq mi
$62,019
Median Income
$104,700
Median Home Value
Carlisle County covers 189 sq mi of land at 25.1 people per square mile.
About Carlisle County, KY
Housing cost is the defining feature of Carlisle County: the median home is valued at $104,700. Carlisle County is a county in Kentucky with a population of 4,763.
Median household income is $62,019, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 11.3%, below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $104,700, with typical rent around $792.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 14.6%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 5.4%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
Carlisle County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Carlisle County had a population of 5,084 in 2010 and 4,777 in 2024, a -6.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 5,084 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.44%.
4,777
Population (2024)
5,084
Population (2010)
5,084
Peak (2010)
-0.44%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,084 |
| 2011 | 5,034 |
| 2012 | 5,028 |
| 2013 | 4,959 |
| 2014 | 4,959 |
| 2015 | 4,849 |
| 2016 | 4,782 |
| 2017 | 4,785 |
| 2018 | 4,711 |
| 2019 | 4,721 |
| 2020 | 4,805 |
| 2021 | 4,761 |
| 2022 | 4,723 |
| 2023 | 4,742 |
| 2024 | 4,777 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
43.6
Median Age
49.1%
Female
50.9%
Male
19.9%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.7% · Seniors (65+): 19.9%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $62,019$-398 vs state |
| Mean household income | $87,185 |
| Per-capita income | $33,860 |
| Poverty rate | 11.3%-0.5% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 53.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Carlisle County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.3% of workers.
How residents commute
0.8%
Drive alone
0.1%
Carpool
86.3%
Public transit
5.4%
Work from home
26.2 min
Avg commute
Housing
$104,700$-87,600 vs state
Median home value
$792
Median rent
81.4%
Homeownership rate
2,315
Total housing units
81.0%
Occupied
19.0%
Vacant
18.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.8%
With health insurance
91.0%
With broadband internet
35.0%
Foreign-born
9.3%
Veterans (18+)
16.0%
With a disability
97.9%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
90.9%
High School+
14.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Carlisle County, Kentucky has a population of 4,763 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 117th-largest county in Kentucky. Population density is 25 people per square mile.
The population of Carlisle County has declined 6.0% since 2010 (5,084 → 4,777), a -0.44% annualized rate.
The median household income in Carlisle County, Kentucky is $62,019, with mean (average) household income of $87,185 and per-capita income of $33,860. 11.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Carlisle County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (92.4%), Black or African American (1.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Carlisle County, Kentucky is 43.6 years. Residents are 49.1% female and 50.9% male.
The median home value in Carlisle County is $104,700 and median monthly rent is $792. 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 2,315 total housing units, 19.0% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Carlisle County, Kentucky is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.
Louisville/Jefferson County is among the largest cities associated with Carlisle County, Kentucky, with a population of 627,210.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.