Carlisle, Ohio facts for kids
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Carlisle, Ohio
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Aerial view of Carlisle
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Location of Carlisle in Warren County
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 Carlisle, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Carlisle, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Warren, Montgomery |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.71 sq mi (9.62 km2) |
| • Land | 3.56 sq mi (9.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 5,501 |
| • Estimate
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5,740 |
| • Density | 1,545.66/sq mi (596.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45005
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| Area code(s) | Area code 937 |
| FIPS code | 39-12168 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393744 |
| Website | http://www.carlisleoh.org/ |
Carlisle is a city located in the southwestern part of Ohio, a state in the United States. It is found in both Warren and Montgomery counties.
Carlisle is known for a unique landmark. This is a "double UFO" house. It looks like two silver flying saucers joined together. These are actually two special Futuro houses that have been combined into one home.
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History of Carlisle
Carlisle began its journey in 1850. This was when a railroad line reached the area. A train station was also built there. The village was named after George B. Carlisle. He was a "railroad man" who bought and planned a large part of the community. A post office opened in Carlisle in 1852. It served the community until 1961.
Carlisle's City Status Changes
Carlisle's population has changed over the years. In the 1990 census, 4,872 people lived there. By the 2000 census, the population grew to 5,121. Because it passed 5,000 people, Carlisle became a city.
However, in the 2010 census, the population dropped to 4,915. This meant Carlisle went back to being a village. But good news came in the 2020 census. The population increased again to 5,501 people. On October 20, 2021, Carlisle officially became a city once more.
Geography of Carlisle
Carlisle covers a total area of about 3.73 square miles (9.62 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.53 square miles (9.22 square kilometers), is land. The remaining part, about 0.20 square miles (0.40 square kilometers), is water.
Carlisle's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 197 | — | |
| 1960 | 671 | — | |
| 1970 | 3,821 | 469.4% | |
| 1980 | 4,276 | 11.9% | |
| 1990 | 4,872 | 13.9% | |
| 2000 | 5,121 | 5.1% | |
| 2010 | 4,915 | −4.0% | |
| 2020 | 5,501 | 11.9% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 5,740 | 16.8% | |
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As of the 2010 census, there were 4,915 people living in Carlisle. There were 1,866 households in the city. The average household had about 2.60 people. The average family size was about 2.99 people.
The median age in Carlisle was 40.5 years. About 24.3% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 15.1% of the residents were 65 years or older.
See also
- In Spanish: Carlisle (Ohio) para niños
