Demographics & People — Carlisle, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,187 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,400 |
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| Median Age | 36.3 |
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| Total Households | 1,564 |
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| Family Households | 1,117 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.63 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0986 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,964 |
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| Black or African American | 17 |
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| Asian | 8 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 191 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,356 |
| German | 894 |
| English | 554 |
| Irish | 485 |
| Other groups | 339 |
| American | 273 |
| Scottish | 224 |
| French (except Basque) | 186 |
| Norwegian | 150 |
| Welsh | 136 |
Language
| English Only | 3,739 |
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| Spanish | 130 |
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| Population 5+ | 3,875 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 225 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,050 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Carlisle, Iowa.
