Carlisle, South Carolina facts for kids
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Carlisle, South Carolina
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United States Post Office in Carlisle, SC
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Location of Carlisle, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Union |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.42 sq mi (3.67 km2) |
| • Land | 1.42 sq mi (3.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
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| • Total | 321 |
| • Density | 226.69/sq mi (87.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29031
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| Area codes | 864, 821 |
| FIPS code | 45-11755 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1247163 |
Carlisle is a small town located in Union County, South Carolina, United States. It's a quiet place with a rich history. In 2020, about 321 people lived there.
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History of Carlisle
Carlisle was named after Coleman Carlisle. He was a Methodist minister.
Historic Places in Carlisle
Two important historic places are in Carlisle. They are called Hillside and Woodland Plantation. These places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special and protected because of their history.
Geography of Carlisle
Carlisle is located in the state of South Carolina. Its exact location is 34°35′30″N 81°27′52″W / 34.59167°N 81.46444°W.
Area of the Town
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers an area of about 1.4 square miles (3.67 square kilometers). All of this area is land, which means there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Carlisle's Population
The number of people living in Carlisle has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 358 | — | |
| 1910 | 367 | 2.5% | |
| 1920 | 376 | 2.5% | |
| 1930 | 382 | 1.6% | |
| 1940 | 303 | −20.7% | |
| 1950 | 405 | 33.7% | |
| 1960 | 390 | −3.7% | |
| 1970 | 670 | 71.8% | |
| 1980 | 503 | −24.9% | |
| 1990 | 470 | −6.6% | |
| 2000 | 496 | 5.5% | |
| 2010 | 436 | −12.1% | |
| 2020 | 321 | −26.4% | |
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Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 496 people living in Carlisle. There were 189 households in the town. A household is a group of people living together.
The population was made up of different age groups. About 25.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 12.9% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Carlisle was 37 years.
