Carlisle
City in Nicholas County, Kentucky

Carlisle is a city in Nicholas County, Kentucky, with 2,093 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 860 ft (262 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Millersburg, 5.9 miles W.
- 2,093residents (2020 Census)
- 860 ftelevation · 262 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.5 km²
- 1,566 / sq mipopulation density
- 40311ZIP code
About Carlisle
Carlisle is a home rule-class city in Nicholas County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, Carlisle had a population of 2,093. It is the county seat of Nicholas County. It is located at the junction of Kentucky Route 32 and Kentucky Route 36, about halfway between Lexington and Maysville.
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Living in Carlisle
- Median household income
- $49,201
- Median home value
- $101,500
- Median rent
- $636/mo
- Median age
- 49
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Carlisle had 2,093 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,093 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,566 per sq mi (605 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carlisle at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Nicholas County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,093 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.34 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.3171° N, 84.0366° W |
| ZIP code | 40311 |
| Official website | carlisle.ky.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2112898 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carlisle
- Millersburg5.9 mi W
- Sharpsburg10.0 mi SE
- Ewing12.2 mi NE
- North Middletown12.7 mi S
- Elizaville13.5 mi NE
- Mount Olivet14.8 mi N
- Cynthiana15.1 mi W
- Paris15.1 mi SW
- Sardis15.6 mi N
- Mays Lick17.4 mi NE
- Flemingsburg17.7 mi NE
- Mount Sterling18.0 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Carlisle
What county is Carlisle in?
Carlisle is in Nicholas County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Carlisle, KY?
2,093 people lived in Carlisle at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carlisle, KY?
The ZIP code of Carlisle is 40311.
What is the elevation of Carlisle?
860 feet (262 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carlisle?
Millersburg (5.9 mi), Sharpsburg (10.0 mi), Ewing (12.2 mi), North Middletown (12.7 mi), Elizaville (13.5 mi).
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