Carlisle

City in Nicholas County, Kentucky

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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.

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, KY population

Carlisle had 2,093 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,093
Density1,566 per sq mi (605 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Carlisle at a glance

StateKentucky (KY)
CountyNicholas County
TypeCity
Population2,093 (2020)
Land area1.34 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Coordinates38.3171° N, 84.0366° W
ZIP code40311
Official websitecarlisle.ky.gov
Census code (GEOID)2112898

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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