Carlisle, IN

Carlisle, Indiana

Carlisle, Indiana, in Sullivan county, is 34 miles S of Terre Haute, Indiana (center to center) and 86 miles SW of Indianapolis, Indiana. There are 2,660 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Carlisle

In Carlisle, about 12% of adults are married.

Approximately 36% of Carlisle is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of the town.

Males are more numerous in Carlisle than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Carlisle had a median family income of $36,250. People say that Carlisle is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Carlisle folks tended to give their money ($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 71%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Carlisle has going for it. Compared to most towns in the state, the town has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Carlisle, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 3%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 4%

Comparative Profile of Carlisle, IN

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female 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
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

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)

WABASH VALLEY CORR FAC
6908 S OLD HWY US 41
812-398-5050
A Non-traditional School

Carlisle Colleges

(List of All Indiana Colleges)

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