Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

Add Comparison

2021 Population

140,985

0.0121% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.9

0.244% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

8.82%

0.926% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$68,336

5.29% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$194,400

3.29% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

66,441

0.393% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA had a population of 141k people with a median age of 40.9 and a median household income of $68,336. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA declined from 141,002 to 140,985, a −0.0121% decrease and its median household income grew from $64,904 to $68,336, a 5.29% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.94%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.16%), White (Hispanic) (1.3%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.23%).

6.63% of the households in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.6% of the residents in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cumberland (West) & Perry Counties--Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA are Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (1,274 degrees awarded in 2021), Dickinson College (627 degrees), and Central Pennsylvania Diesel Institute (11 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA was $194,400, and the homeownership rate was 72.8%.

Most people in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA borders Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA, Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA, Cumberland County (East) PUMA, PA, Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA, Hershey PUMA, PA, Weigelstown PUMA, PA, Adams & Franklin (Southeast) Counties PUMA, PA, and Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA.

United States Pennsylvania

Population & Diversity

Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA is home to a population of 141k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.99% of Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (4.22k people).

In 2021, there were 30.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (127k people) in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.15k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.05k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA are Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (2,796 households), Spanish (2,122 households), and German (556 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

69,700

Women

49.4%

71,382

Men

50.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 141,082 inhabitants, with 50.6% men, and 49.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

98.6%

2021 Citizenship

98.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.6% of Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
127k ± 1.07k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.15k ± 728
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.05k ± 416

3.06%

Hispanic Population

4.32k people

3.06% of the people in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA are hispanic (4.32k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Bosnia and Herzegovina
552 ± 576 people
India
251 ± 389 people
Germany
237 ± 378 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA was Bosnia and Herzegovina, the natal country of 552 Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA residents, followed by India with 251 and Germany with 237.

Foreign-Born Population

2.99%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.22k people

3.08%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.35k people

As of 2021, 2.99% of Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA residents (4.22k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA was 3.08%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
2,796 households (2.1%)
Spanish
2,122 households (1.6%)
German
556 households (0.418%)

6.63% of the households in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA was Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages. 2.1% of the households in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA reported speaking Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,250 ± 365
Gulf War (2001-)
2,330 ± 415
Gulf War (1990s)
1,175 ± 224

Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.39 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA employs 66.4k people. The largest industries in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA are Construction (4,035 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,108 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,838 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($221,211), Legal services ($143,701), and Broadcasting (except internet) ($124,068).

Males in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,359. The income inequality in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.424, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,360

Women

47%

35,343

Men

53%

The workforce of Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA in 2020 was 66,703 people, with 47% woman, and 53% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

66.4k

2021 Value

−0.393%

1 Year decline

± −0.393%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −0.393%, from 66.7k employees to 66.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (3,115 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,550 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,675 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

View Full Dashboard

Industries

Employment by Industries

66.4k

2021 Value

−0.393%

1 Year decline

± −0.393%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −0.393%, from 66.7k employees to 66.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA, are Construction (4,035 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,108 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,838 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,929

Median earning men ± $2,134

$33,155

Median earning women ± $1,335

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($69,971), Information ($69,063), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($64,919).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($55,363), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,528), and Wholesale Trade ($42,730).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

View Full Dashboard

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.15%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA awarded 1,912 degrees. The student population of Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,539 male students and 4,331 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA are White (1,396 and 78.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (139 and 7.81%), Black or African American (108 and 6.07%), and Two or More Races (74 and 4.16%).

The largest universities in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (1,274 and 66.6%), Dickinson College (627 and 32.8%), and Central Pennsylvania Diesel Institute (11 and 0.575%).

The most popular majors in Cumberland (West) & Perry Counties--Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA are General Business Administration & Management (158 and 8.26%), General Psychology (116 and 6.07%), and General Biological Sciences (82 and 4.29%).

The median tuition costs in Cumberland (West) & Perry Counties--Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA are $58,158 for private four year colleges, and $9,570 and $10,048 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 7,870 (45% men and 55% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 7,870 students enrolled in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA, 45% men and 55% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,530 records, of which 55.6% were women and 44.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Political Science & Government
79 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
78 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
116 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Cumberland (West) & Perry Counties--Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA was General Political Science & Government with 79 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Cumberland (West) & Perry Counties--Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
1,274 degrees awarded
Dickinson College
627 degrees awarded
Central Pennsylvania Diesel Institute
11 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania with 1,274 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 753 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA, which is 0.65 times less than the 1,159 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,396 degrees mean that there were 10 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 139 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($58,158) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,824) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,324) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.629% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.442% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (44.4k), Some college (22.2k), and Secondary Education (17.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA was $194,400 in 2021, which is 0.794 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $188,200 to $194,400, a 3.29% increase. The homeownership rate in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA is 72.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 26.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA is $68,336. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

Housing

Property

$194,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,253

$40,262

Median Property Taxes

±$1,285

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.8%

Homeownership

2021

64.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.8% of the housing units in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

Use the dropdown to filter by race/ethnicity.

Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$68,336

Median Household Income

± $1,705

55.3k

Number of Households

± 1,578

In 2021, the median household income of the 55.3k households in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA grew to $68,336 from the previous year's value of $64,904.

The following chart displays the households in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.424

2021 Wage GINI in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA

0.425

2020 Wage GINI in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA

In 2021, the income inequality in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA was 0.424 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.191% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77%)
Carpooled (8.83%)
Worked At Home (8.42%)

In 2021, 77% of workers in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.83%) and those who worked at home (8.42%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA have a shorter commute time (26.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.6% of the workforce in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.82% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA (11.9k out of 135k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.5% of the population of Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 52% on employee plans, 11.4% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 2.13% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 20% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.53%

Uninsured

52%

Employer Coverage

11.4%

Medicaid

13.5%

Medicare

13.4%

Non-Group

2.13%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA declined by 0.695% from 7.59% to 7.53%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.