Carlisle
Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Carlisle is a borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, with 20,118 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 479 ft (146 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Carlisle Barracks, 1.8 miles NE.
- 20,118residents (2020 Census)
- 479 ftelevation · 146 m
- 5.5 sq miland area · 14.3 km²
- 3,636 / sq mipopulation density
- 17015ZIP code
About Carlisle
Carlisle is a borough in and the county seat of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. Carlisle is located within the Cumberland Valley, a highly productive agricultural region. As of the 2020 census, the borough population was 20,118; including suburbs in the neighboring townships, 37,695 live in the Carlisle urban cluster. Carlisle is the smaller principal city of the Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan statistical area, which includes Cumberland and Dauphin and Perry counties in South Central Pennsylvania.
The U.S. Army War College, located at Carlisle Barracks, prepares high-level military personnel and civilians for strategic leadership responsibilities. The Carlisle Barracks ranks among the oldest U.S. Army installations and the most senior military educational institution in the United States Army. Carlisle Barracks is home of the United States Army Heritage and Education Center, an archives and museum complex open to the public. Carlisle is also home to Penn State Dickinson School of Law and Dickinson College. Dickinson College was the first college or university chartered after the United States was founded.
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Living in Carlisle
- Median household income
- $61,720
- Median home value
- $224,100
- Median rent
- $1,094/mo
- Median age
- 35.8
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Carlisle had 20,118 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 20,118 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,636 per sq mi (1,404 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carlisle at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Cumberland County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 20,118 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.53 sq mi (14.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2000° N, 77.2041° W |
| ZIP code | 17015 |
| Official website | carlislepa.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4211272 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carlisle
- Carlisle Barracks1.8 mi NE
- North Middleton3.2 mi N
- Schlusser3.2 mi N
- Plainfield4.2 mi W
- Boiling Springs4.4 mi SE
- South Middleton4.9 mi SE
- Lower Frankford5.3 mi NW
- Middlesex5.3 mi NE
- Mount Holly Springs6.1 mi S
- West Pennsboro6.9 mi W
- Monroe7.5 mi E
- New Kingstown7.7 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Carlisle
What county is Carlisle in?
Carlisle is in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Carlisle, PA?
20,118 people lived in Carlisle at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carlisle, PA?
The ZIP code of Carlisle is 17015.
What is the elevation of Carlisle?
479 feet (146 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carlisle?
Carlisle Barracks (1.8 mi), North Middleton (3.2 mi), Schlusser (3.2 mi), Plainfield (4.2 mi), Boiling Springs (4.4 mi).
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