Carlisle County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Carlisle County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 4,763. It is the 117th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Carlisle County is 43.6 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Carlisle County is $62,019. This is about average than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.7%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $104,700. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Carlisle County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Carlisle County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.8%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

14.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.9%.