Carlisle, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Carlisle, Oklahoma
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 Carlisle, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Sequoyah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.44 sq mi (68.47 km2) |
| • Land | 26.34 sq mi (68.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 483 |
| • Density | 18.33/sq mi (7.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| FIPS code | 40-11975 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407963 |
Carlisle is a small community located in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for counting people and collecting statistics. However, it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
In 2020, about 483 people lived in Carlisle. It is also part of the larger Fort Smith metropolitan area, which includes parts of both Arkansas and Oklahoma.
Geography of Carlisle
Carlisle covers an area of about 68.47 square kilometers (which is about 26.44 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.24 square kilometers (or 0.09 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Carlisle?
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| 2020 | 483 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 649 people living in Carlisle. By 2010, the population was 606. The most recent count in 2020 showed 483 people.
The community is made up of different groups of people. In 2000, about two-thirds of the residents were White. There were also significant numbers of Native American people, and smaller groups of Black and Asian residents. Some people identified with two or more races. A small percentage of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Most households in Carlisle in 2000 were families. About 33.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (60.1%) were married couples living together.
The people in Carlisle are of different ages. In 2000:
- About 28.5% were under 18 years old.
- About 6.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 14.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Carlisle in 2000 was 39 years.
See also
- In Spanish: Carlisle (Oklahoma) para niños
