Carlisle

PA

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population 268K |Median income $87,494 |4 hospitals

Population
268,323
Cumberland County
Median Income
$87,494
+29% vs avg
Median Home Value
$277,600
+22% vs avg
Median Age
40.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
268K+13%
Median Income
$87,494+44%
Median Home Value
$277,600+50%
Poverty Rate
7.5%-10%
Unemployment
3.7%-42%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,249/mo
Poverty Rate
7.5% -47% vs avg
Unemployment 3.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 40%
Work From Home 17.7%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 82.1%
Asian 5.8%
African American 4.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%

Health Profile 2 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
35.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 67.4%

Hospitals 4 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
0
★★★
1
★★
1
★
0
Average Rating
2.5/5
Total Hospitals
4
With ER
2
UPMC CARLISLE
CARLISLE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
PENN STATE HEALTH HOLY SPIRIT MEDICAL CENTER
CAMP HILL · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Carlisle Area 6

Earthquakes

M 5.4 Earthquake Recorded 91 km SSE of Koshima, Japan

USGS · 34m ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Waters from Pensacola to Pascagoula Until 7:30 AM CDT

NOAA · 35m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeast Alabama, Florida Panhandle, and Southwest Georgia

NOAA · 1h ago
Weather Alerts high

Blizzard Warning Issued for Paulatuk: Hazardous Travel and Near-Zero Visibility Expected

ECCC · 2h ago
Weather Alerts high

Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Passage Canal Through Tuesday Afternoon

NOAA · 2h ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Florida Panhandle Coastal Waters Through Monday Morning

NOAA · 12h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Carlisle, PA? ▼
Carlisle, PA has a population of 268,323 people, located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
What is the median household income in Carlisle? ▼
The median household income in Carlisle, PA is $87,494 per year. The poverty rate is 7.5%.
What is the median home value in Carlisle? ▼
The median home value in Carlisle, PA is $277,600. Median rent is $1,249/month.
What are the top health concerns in Carlisle? ▼
The top health indicators in Carlisle include Short Sleep Duration (35.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Carlisle? ▼
Carlisle has 4 hospitals with an average rating of 2.5/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Carlisle? ▼
The median age in Carlisle, PA is 40.2 years. 40% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Carlisle, PA is located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. With a population of 268K and a median household income of $87,494, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration. Residents have access to 4 hospitals with an average rating of 2.5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Carlisle area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Cumberland County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.