Carlisle, PA

Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland county, is 48 miles W of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 68 miles NW of Baltimore, Maryland. The town is in the Harrisburg - Lebanon - Carlisle area. There are 17,970 residents in Carlisle.

The People and Families of Carlisle

In Carlisle, about 41% of adults are married. In Carlisle, more so than in most towns, people can be found in one-person households. People in the town are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in Carlisle.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Carlisle had a median family income of $46,588. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Carlisle.

Political Inclinations

Carlisle folks tended to give their money ($13,409) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Carlisle Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Carlisle that were owner-occupied was 49%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Carlisle.

Commuting

In Carlisle, 77% of commuters drive to work. The town offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about Carlisle is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 7%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 10%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 10%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Carlisle, PA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

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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.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Carlisle Hospitals

CARLISLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
(Proprietary)
45 SPRINT STREET
(717) 249-1212
Emergency Service: Yes

Carlisle High Schools (2004)

CARLISLE AREA HS
717-240-6800
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,722 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

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