Carlisle
City in Polk County, Iowa
Carlisle is a city in Polk County, Iowa, with 4,160 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 853 ft (260 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hartford, 5.7 miles SE.
- 4,160residents (2020 Census)
- 853 ftelevation · 260 m
- 6.0 sq miland area · 15.5 km²
- 696 / sq mipopulation density
- 50047ZIP code
About Carlisle
Carlisle is a city in Warren and Polk counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 4,160 at the 2020 census. The city is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The city received considerable media attention in 1997 when Carlisle residents Kenny and Bobbi McCaughey (pronounced "McCoy") became the parents of the world's first surviving set of septuplets.
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Living in Carlisle
- Median household income
- $109,191
- Median home value
- $234,300
- Median rent
- $1,000/mo
- Median age
- 36.3
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Carlisle had 4,160 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,160 |
|---|---|
| Density | 696 per sq mi (269 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carlisle at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Polk County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,160 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.97 sq mi (15.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5170° N, 93.4804° W |
| ZIP code | 50047 |
| Official website | carlisleiowa.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1910765 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carlisle
- Hartford5.7 mi SE
- Pleasant Hill5.8 mi N
- Runnells6.2 mi E
- Des Moines7.7 mi NW
- Altoona9.4 mi N
- Swan9.5 mi E
- Ackworth10.6 mi S
- Sandyville11.2 mi SE
- Spring Hill11.4 mi SW
- Norwalk11.5 mi W
- Indianola11.5 mi S
- Mitchellville12.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Carlisle
What county is Carlisle in?
Carlisle is in Polk County, Iowa.
What is the population of Carlisle, IA?
4,160 people lived in Carlisle at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carlisle, IA?
The ZIP code of Carlisle is 50047.
What is the elevation of Carlisle?
853 feet (260 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carlisle?
Hartford (5.7 mi), Pleasant Hill (5.8 mi), Runnells (6.2 mi), Des Moines (7.7 mi), Altoona (9.4 mi).
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