Carlisle, Arkansas facts for kids
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Carlisle, Arkansas
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Location in Lonoke County, Arkansas
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 Carlisle, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Lonoke |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.87 sq mi (12.60 km2) |
| • Land | 4.84 sq mi (12.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 240 ft (70 m) |
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| • Total | 2,033 |
| • Density | 419.61/sq mi (162.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72024
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-11500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403994 |
Carlisle is a city located in Lonoke County, Arkansas, United States. It is the city farthest east within the larger Little Rock metropolitan area. Carlisle officially became a city in 1878. According to the 2020 census, about 2,033 people live there.
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Where is Carlisle?
Carlisle is in the eastern part of Lonoke County. You can find it at these coordinates: 34°47′10″N 91°44′41″W / 34.78611°N 91.74472°W.
Major Roads in Carlisle
- Interstate 40 (I-40) runs along the north side of the city. You can get on it from Exit 183 (Highway 13).
- I-40 goes east about 57 miles to Forrest City.
- It goes west about 29 miles to North Little Rock.
- U.S. Route 70 (US-70) goes through the middle of Carlisle. It's known as Park Street there.
- Arkansas Highway 13 (AR-13) passes through the west side of Carlisle.
- AR-13 goes north about 16 miles to Hickory Plains.
- It goes south about 17 miles to Humnoke.
Carlisle's Size
Carlisle covers a total area of about 4.9 square miles (12.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.06 square kilometers), is water. A stream called Bayou Two Prairie touches the southwest edge of the city.
People in Carlisle
This section tells us about the population of Carlisle over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 159 | — | |
| 1890 | 185 | 16.4% | |
| 1900 | 212 | 14.6% | |
| 1910 | 516 | 143.4% | |
| 1920 | 602 | 16.7% | |
| 1930 | 907 | 50.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,080 | 19.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,396 | 29.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,514 | 8.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,048 | 35.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,567 | 25.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,253 | −12.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,304 | 2.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,214 | −3.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,033 | −8.2% | |
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Carlisle's Population in 2020
In the 2020 United States census, there were 2,033 people living in Carlisle. These people lived in 896 households, and 637 of those were families.
Schools in Carlisle
Students in Carlisle attend public schools provided by the Carlisle School District. Young children go to primary schools. Older students attend Carlisle High School until they graduate.
Famous People from Carlisle
Some notable people have connections to Carlisle:
- Johnny Adams: He was a jockey and a racehorse trainer. He was born in Carlisle.
- Maurice Britt: He received the Medal of Honor during World War II. He was also the first Republican lieutenant governor of Arkansas since the Reconstruction period. He was born in Carlisle.
- Mitch Petrus: He used to play professional football as an offensive lineman for the New York Giants.
See also
In Spanish: Carlisle (Arkansas) para niños
