Carlisle, AR

Carlisle, Arkansas

Carlisle, Arkansas, in Lonoke county, is 29 miles E of North Little Rock, Arkansas (center to center) and 99 miles W of Memphis, Tennessee. The city is in the Little Rock - North Little Rock area. There are 2,304 residents in Carlisle.

The People and Families of Carlisle

In Carlisle, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Carlisle had a median family income of $39,853.

Political Inclinations

Carlisle folks tended to give their money ($1,250) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Carlisle Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Carlisle that were owner-occupied was 67%.

Commuting

In Carlisle, 94% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

Carlisle strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 6%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 12%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 15%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 17%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Carlisle, AR

Comparing Carlisle to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Carlisle Almanac

Carlisle Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Carlisle Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Carlisle residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Carlisle, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Carlisle High Schools (2004)

CARLISLE HIGH SCHOOL
EAST 5TH STREET
870-552-3196
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 314 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Carlisle Colleges

(List of All Arkansas Colleges)

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