Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania had a total population of 730, the 1159th largest community in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $126,400, which is 62% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 62% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Pennsylvania.
- 73.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Pennsylvania.
Carlisle Barracks Quick Facts
How Carlisle Barracks Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 683 | 730 | +6.9% |
| Median household income | $129,706 | $126,400 | -2.5% |
How Carlisle Barracks Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Carlisle Barracks Rankings in Pennsylvania
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Other Cities in Cumberland County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle | 21,852 | $61,720 | 15.1% | $224,100 |
| Mechanicsburg | 9,720 | $84,421 | 5.6% | $241,200 |
| Camp Hill | 8,169 | $115,761 | 6.6% | $316,300 |
| Lower Allen | 7,646 | $88,533 | 7.0% | $263,200 |
| New Cumberland | 7,580 | $82,154 | 10.3% | $244,500 |
| Enola | 6,534 | $72,135 | 5.0% | $171,700 |
| Shippensburg | 5,620 | $51,503 | 10.8% | $177,700 |
| Schlusser | 5,402 | $92,234 | 7.8% | $241,000 |
| Lemoyne | 4,742 | $62,086 | 12.5% | $241,300 |
| Boiling Springs | 3,334 | $126,927 | 5.7% | $379,900 |
Cities Similar to Carlisle Barracks
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gratz | 745 | N/A | $147,300 | 8.2% | 25.0% |
| New Kingstown | 748 | N/A | $342,600 | 33.2% | 24.5% |
| Yukon | 750 | N/A | $120,100 | 9.6% | 12.0% |
| Dixonville | 756 | N/A | $91,300 | 11.8% | 6.3% |
| Allenport | 719 | $116,250 | $151,500 | 10.9% | 7.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 730, Carlisle Barracks'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 Barracks is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Cumberland County. The total population is 730. It ranks as the 1159th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.
Age Demographics
The median age in Carlisle Barracks is 21.1 years. This is 48% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. With 49.3% of the population under 18, Carlisle Barracks has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Carlisle Barracks is $126,400. This is 62% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 57% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Carlisle Barracks. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Carlisle Barracks, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. Every occupied housing unit the survey reached in Carlisle Barracks was renter-occupied. At this sample size that indicates no owner-occupied homes were captured rather than that none exist.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Carlisle Barracks is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 24.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (24.4% vs 8.7%). The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.
Education
73.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Carlisle Barracks in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 109% higher than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.7%. Notably, 43.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania?
Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania has a population of 730 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Carlisle Barracks, PA?
The median household income in Carlisle Barracks is $126,400, which is 57% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Carlisle Barracks, PA?
The ACS sample for Carlisle Barracks recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania?
Carlisle Barracks's population is 75.3% White, 0.0% Black, 24.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.1% Asian.
What is the median home value in Carlisle Barracks, PA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Carlisle Barracks — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania?
73.4% of adults (25+) in Carlisle Barracks hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 43.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.