Carlisle, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 435, Carlisle's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Carlisle is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Sequoyah County. The total population is 435. It ranks as the 387th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Carlisle is 62.1 years. This is 68% higher than the state median of 37.0 years. 26.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Carlisle is $33,839. This is 48% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 58% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 42.5%. This is 177% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Carlisle, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $222,200. Housing costs are 11% higher than the state median of $199,800. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.6x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 82.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Carlisle is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.

Education

19.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 71.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Carlisle, Oklahoma is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Oklahoma state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.