Carlisle, Indiana

Coordinates: 38°57′44″N 87°24′2″W / 38.96222°N 87.40056°W / 38.96222; -87.40056
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Carlisle, Indiana
Location of Carlisle in Sullivan County, Indiana.
Location of Carlisle in Sullivan County, Indiana.
Coordinates: 38°57′44″N 87°24′2″W / 38.96222°N 87.40056°W / 38.96222; -87.40056
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountySullivan
TownshipHaddon
Area
 • Total0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2)
 • Land0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation482 ft (147 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total625
 • Density1,206.56/sq mi (465.62/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (EST)
ZIP code
47838
Area code812
FIPS code18-10270[3]
GNIS feature ID432132
Websitehttps://www.carlisleindiana.com/

Carlisle is a town in Haddon Township, Sullivan County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[4] The population was 692 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area. Carlisle is home to the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility.

History[edit]

Carlisle was named after the city of Carlisle, Pennsylvania.[5] The Carlisle post office has been in operation since 1816.[6]

Geography[edit]

Carlisle is located at 38°57′44″N 87°24′2″W / 38.96222°N 87.40056°W / 38.96222; -87.40056 (38.962240, -87.400691).[7]

According to the 2010 census, Carlisle has a total area of 0.52 square miles (1.35 km2), all land.[8]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1860459
18704998.7%
1880489−2.0%
18905032.9%
190069939.0%
191085021.6%
192097314.5%
1930852−12.4%
19408742.6%
1950767−12.2%
1960755−1.6%
1970714−5.4%
19807170.4%
1990613−14.5%
20002,660333.9%
2010692−74.0%
2020625−9.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[10] of 2010, there were 692 people, 271 households, and 188 families living in the town. The population density was 1,330.8 inhabitants per square mile (513.8/km2). There were 311 housing units at an average density of 598.1 per square mile (230.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.1% White, 0.6% Native American, 1.9% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.

There were 271 households, of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.6% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the town was 38.2 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 24.4% were from 45 to 64; and 18.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 2,660 people, 286 households, and 193 families living in the town. The population density was 4,953.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,912.6/km2). There were 322 housing units at an average density of 599.6 per square mile (231.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town, including prison population, was 63.68% White, 32.26% African American, 0.90% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 1.58% from other races, and 1.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.14% of the population.

There were 286 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 7.0% under the age of 18, 17.9% from 18 to 24, 53.9% from 25 to 44, 16.2% from 45 to 64, and 5.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 603.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 756.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $29,875, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $28,207 versus $20,682 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,822. About 12.0% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.5% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education[edit]

Carlisle has a public library, a branch of the Sullivan County Public Library.[11]

Notable residents[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Carlisle, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
  5. ^ "Profile for Carlisle, IN". ePodunk. Archived from the original on September 15, 2016. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  6. ^ "Sullivan County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  8. ^ "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 13, 2015.
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 11, 2012.
  11. ^ "Locations". Sullivan County Public Library. Retrieved March 15, 2018.