Carlisle town, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Carlisle town is a small community located in South Carolina. The total population is 438. It ranks as the 347th most populous out of 475 cities and towns in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Carlisle town is 35.3 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Carlisle town is $59,750. This is 11% lower than the state median of $66,818. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 6.4%. This is 55% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.2%. The unemployment rate is 6.8%. This is 38% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $68,000. Housing costs are 71% lower than the state median of $236,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.1x, Carlisle town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 71.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Carlisle town has a predominantly Black or African American population, comprising 86.3% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 11.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (11.4%) is well below the state average of 62.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (86.3% vs 25.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 7.1%.

Education

9.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 71% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Carlisle town, South Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against South Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 475 Census-designated places in South Carolina. For official data, visit data.census.gov.