Carlisle: Demographics & People
About 5,543 people live in Carlisle, in 2,228 households. Population grew 1.5% from 5,460 (2022) to 5,543 (2024). Median age 42.1 years. (2.0y older than Warren County; 4.0y older than Ohio). Children under 18 are 20% of the population. Population is 92% White (non-Hispanic) and 3% Asian. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.08). 67% of households are family-led. County is losing 430 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 42% adult obesity, 20% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Ohio avg 2.4).
- 33% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Ohio 44%).
- 72 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Ohio 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 1.5% from 5,460 (2022) to 5,543 (2024) — about 2.5× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~5,627 (extrapolated at 0.8%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 5,741.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 537,309 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 1.5% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 5,460 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 5,543 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 5,543 people (vs Ohio 29,269) |
| Population Estimate | 5,741 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 42.1y is 3.2 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 20% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 42.1 years (vs Ohio 38.1y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 19.8% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 5,543 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 1,097 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 1,185.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 2,046.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 1,215 |
| Population under 18 | 1,097 |
| Median age | 42.1 years (vs Ohio 38.1y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 5,543 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.08 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 5,068 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 21 |
| Asian residents | 135 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 63 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 8.0% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 95.9% |
| Asian population | 2.9% (vs Ohio 1.9%) |
| Black population | 0.2% (vs Ohio 8.0%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 1.2% (vs Ohio 4.5%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 92.1% (vs Ohio 77.9%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.5% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 4% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 4,275 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 1,046 |
| Share born in this state | 77.1% |
| Share born in another state | 22.9% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 18.9% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizens | 3.5% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 195 |
| From Africa | 178 |
Households & Family Composition
2,228 households. Averaging 2.4 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 67% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 1,482 families, 33% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 1,118 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 1,482 |
| Married couples with children | 488 |
| Average household size | 2.41 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 10.5% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 61 |
| Family households | 1,494 households (vs Ohio 7,027) |
| Households that are families | 67.1% (vs Ohio 55.9%) |
| Total households | 2,228 households (vs Ohio 12,056) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 10.3% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 430 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 10.3% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 470,952 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 471,382 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -430 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 459 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 8.4% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 55 residents live in group quarters (1.0% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 55 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 1 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 39113 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 39 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 113 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Montgomery |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 23.5% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 22.30 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 24.80 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 39113 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Montgomery County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 30,404 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 39113 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Montgomery County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 64.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 58.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 54.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 531,687 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 3.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 4 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 19.8% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 5,543, growing, established, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 5,543 people (vs Ohio 29,269) |
| Town Summary · County | Montgomery County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade