Carlisle, PA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Cumberland County Β· Pennsylvania

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Carlisle based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Carlisle
National Avg
Pennsylvania Avg
Population: 63Income: 40Home Value: 21Safety: 100Education: 34Median Age: 57Climate: 50Cost of Living: 51

Quick Stats

Population

21,335

2023 ACS

Median Income

$59,742

2023

Median Home Value

$212,400

2023

Median Rent

$986

2023

Median Age

34.4

Unemployment

4.1%

Cost of Living Index

101.7

100 = national avg

Carlisle is a city in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 21,335 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Carlisle is one of the communities in Pennsylvania.

The median household income in Carlisle is $59,742, and the median home value is $212,400. The cost of living index is 101.7 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $986 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, and the median age is 34.4 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

21,335

Male

10,959

51.4%

Female

10,376

48.6%

Median Age

34.4

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

23.5%

High School or Higher

44.1%

Foreign Born

8.5%

Veterans

6.2%

Married

31.2%

Avg Household Size

2.1

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.387

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

76.6%

Foreign Born

8.5%

White
76.6%
Black
11.0%
Asian
2.9%
Two or More
6.8%
Other
2.6%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

8.7%

1,856 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

91.3%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
260 (14.0%)
Puerto Rican
644 (34.7%)
Cuban
37 (2.0%)
Dominican
404 (21.8%)
Salvadoran
100 (5.4%)
Guatemalan
37 (2.0%)
Honduran
8 (0.4%)
Ecuadorian
10 (0.5%)
Peruvian
111 (6.0%)
Other Hispanic
246 (13.3%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
7 (1.1%)
Chinese
55 (8.8%)
Filipino
55 (8.8%)
Vietnamese
155 (24.9%)
Korean
16 (2.6%)
Japanese
100 (16.1%)
Cambodian
7 (1.1%)
Thai
84 (13.5%)
Taiwanese
22 (3.5%)
Other Asian
123 (19.7%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

20,246

English Only

89.8%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

844 speakers

Limited English

4.2%

Language Distribution

Spanish
844 (4.2%)
Arabic
329 (1.6%)
Slavic Languages
293 (1.4%)
Other Asian
227 (1.1%)
Vietnamese
129 (0.6%)
Other Indo-European
62 (0.3%)
German
61 (0.3%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
44 (0.2%)
Chinese
39 (0.2%)
Other Languages
29 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

95.8%

Limited English Proficiency

4.2%

Spanish
33.9% limited English
Arabic
53.8% limited English
Slavic Languages
47.1% limited English
Other Asian
80.2% limited English
Vietnamese
49.6% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,315

6.2% of population

Disability Rate

17.6%

231 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$51,571

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
21.6%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
23.1%
Vietnam
31.0%
Korea
8.7%
World War II
0.7%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
2.9%
35-54
15.8%
55-64
23.3%
65-74
28.7%
75+
29.3%

Male Veterans

1,152

87.6%

Female Veterans

163

12.4%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$51,571

Non-Veteran Income

$33,265

Difference

$18,306

55.0% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

231

Without Disability

1,084

Disability Rate

17.6%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

18,758

#1 Ancestry

German

25.5% (5,448)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

15.2% (3,239)

#3 Ancestry

English

9.6% (2,045)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
25.5%
Irish
15.2%
English
9.6%
Italian
6.9%
Sub-Saharan African
4.5%
Polish
3.5%
Scottish
2.8%
American
2.2%
French
2.1%
Welsh
2.0%
European
1.9%
Dutch
1.7%
Scotch-Irish
1.3%
British
1.2%
Russian
1.0%
Arab
1.0%
Swedish
0.8%
West Indian
0.7%
Jamaican
0.7%
Lithuanian
0.7%

Families & Households

Total Households

8,719

Family Households

4,091

46.9%

Married Couples

2,891

33.2%

Non-Family Households

4,628

53.1%

Single Mother Households

814

9.3%

Single Father Households

386

4.4%

Living Alone

4,172

47.8%

Children Under 18

Total Children

3,799

In Married Couple

2,027

53.4%

With Single Mother

1,445

38.0%

With Single Father

327

8.6%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$97,264

Married Couple Income

$114,527

Single Mother Income

$22,805

Single Father Income

$62,500

Avg Family Size

2.1

Avg Non-Family Size

1.8

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

111

Grandparents Responsible

19

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$59,742

-18% vs national

Per Capita Income

$36,547

-2% vs national

Poverty Rate

17.4%

+28% vs national

Gini Index

0.4551

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

4.1%

-21% vs national

SNAP Recipients

16.1%

of households

How Carlisle Compares

Carlisle vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Carlisle is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
19.4%
$25-50K
22.1%
$50-75K
19.2%
$75-100K
11.7%
$100-150K
16.1%
$150-200K
6.0%
$200K+
5.5%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

4.1%

-19% vs PA avg

Labor Force

11,787

Employed

11,197

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

23.5%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

44.1%

of adults 25+

Median Age

34.4

Work from Home

10.8%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

101.7

100 = national avg

+1.7 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$44,764

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$105,806

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
115.1
Food
95.7
Transportation
91.3
Healthcare
96.5
Utilities
100.4

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,212

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,493

per month

The median household income in Carlisle, PA is $59,742, which is 18.4% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $36,547. The poverty rate of 17.4% is higher than the PA state average of 11.3%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4551, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 11,787. 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 67.5% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 101.7, which is 1.7% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 115.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $44,764 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$270,000

Median List Price

$227,450

Price Per Sq Ft

$168

Days on Market

21

Active Inventory

23

Months of Supply

1.8

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$320,954

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,339

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

46.1%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

54.5%

Sale-to-List Ratio

99.4%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
46.1%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
54.5%
Listings with Price Drops
52.2%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 8.0%List Price ↓ 3.2%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

13

New Listings

22

Pending Sales

22

Homes Sold ↓ 13.3%New Listings ↓ 18.5%Pending ↓ 18.5%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$168

Median List $/SF

$167

Sale $/SF ↑ 12.8%List $/SF ↑ 9.9%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Carlisle, PA? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area, home prices have risen 354.0% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 94.0%. The 10-year growth rate is 83.1%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 52.9%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 12.3%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA housing market rather than Carlisle alone.

40yr ↑ 354%20yr ↑ 94%10yr ↑ 83.1%5yr ↑ 52.9%2yr ↑ 12.3%Q2 1979 β†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Carlisle vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Carlisle is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$212,400

Median Rent

$986

Total Housing Units

9,233

Vacancy Rate

5.6%

Owner Occupied

49.1%

Renter Occupied

50.9%

Median Property Tax

$3,362

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,183

Housing Types

Single Family
62.2%
Multi-Family
37.1%
Mobile Home
0.7%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$3,362

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.58%

of home value

Median Home Value

$212,400

Estimated Mean Tax

$3,609

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($3,362) by the median home value ($212,400). In Carlisle, PA, this works out to an effective rate of 1.58%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Carlisle, PA is $270,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 21 days on the market. 46.1% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 1.8 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $168. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,339/month. About 49.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1952. There are 9,233 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $3,362. The effective tax rate is 1.58%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

1.73

per 1,000 residents

-34% vs national

Property Crime Rate

11.45

per 1,000 residents

-33% vs national

Total Crimes

305

2024

Violent Clearance

65%

cases solved

Property Clearance

53%

cases solved

YoY Change

-8.3%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Carlisle Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Carlisle vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Carlisle is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↓ 28.8%Property ↓ 58.2%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Carlisle police solve 87% of aggravated assault cases but only 0% of rape cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent50.2240.0%
RapeViolent60.260.0%
RobberyViolent50.2280.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent230.9987.0%
BurglaryProperty301.3046.7%
Larceny/TheftProperty2249.6853.1%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty110.4863.6%

Carlisle, PA reported 40 violent crimes and 265 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 1.73 per 1,000 residents is 33.5% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 65% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 224 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 8.7% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024402651.7311.45
2023442991.8912.81
2022503022.4714.92
2021364031.8720.92
2020493572.5518.55
2018181470.937.60
2017393702.0319.24
2016264101.3521.33
2015465202.4327.42

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

86.2

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

87.6

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

23.6

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

96.0

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

19

Public Assistance

$6.5M

Individual Assistance

$2.6M

Most Common Type

Flood

7 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $193.4M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$5.0M$2.1M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm β†’SnowstormMar 2016β€”β€”
Hurricane Sandy β†’HurricaneOct 2012β€”β€”
Tropical Storm Lee β†’FloodSep 2011$3K$155K
Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee β†’FloodSep 2011β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms β†’SnowstormApr 2010$784Kβ€”
Hurricane Katrina β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”
Tropical Depression Ivan β†’HurricaneSep 2004$250K$389K
Severe Storms and Flooding Associated Wi… β†’Severe StormSep 2004β€”β€”
Snow β†’Severe StormMar 2003$390Kβ€”
Flooding Associated With Tropical Depres… β†’FloodSep 1996β€”β€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’FloodJan 1996β€”β€”
Blizzard of 96 β†’SnowstormJan 1996β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms β†’Severe StormMar 1994β€”β€”
Severe Snowfall & Winter Storm β†’SnowstormMar 1993β€”β€”
Severe Storms & Flooding β†’FloodOct 1976β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Heavy Rains & Flooding β†’FloodSep 1975β€”β€”
Tropical Storm Agnes β†’FloodJun 1972β€”β€”

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

1,598

Total Claims Paid

$16,915,987

Avg Claim Payout

$10,586

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

3

Federal Funding

$869,260

Properties Protected

1

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

0.92

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts1$576,510
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine1$255,250
91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE1$37,500

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Carlisle has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, strong wind, hurricane. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (7 declarations). 1,598 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,464,543 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,610,900 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

β€”

Depression Rate

β€”

Diabetes Rate

β€”

Uninsured Rate

β€”

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Carlisle has an obesity rate of β€”, which is .

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.9 mi

Upmc Carlisle

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Upmc Carlisle1.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center13.7 miAcute Care Hospitalsβ€”Yes
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center14.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals18.2 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Roxbury Treatment Center18.4 miPsychiatricβ€”β€”

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

9

Pop. Served

40,392

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
CARLISLE WATER TRMT PLT26,0000
N MIDDLETON WATER AUTH8,4550
MIDDLESEX TWP MUNI AUTH3,5270
US ARMY GARRISON1,7000
ROLLING HILLS ESTATES1750
SOUTHAMPTON MANOR MHP1600
STONEWORTH APTS WTP1500
AUDUBON PARK1450
CREEK VIEW MOBILE HOME COMMUN800

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

2

Total COβ‚‚e

246.1K MT

Top Emitter

Vitro Flat Glass LLC

203.7K MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (10,000 - 25,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
Vitro Flat Glass LLC
Vitro Flat Glass Llc
Minerals203,651
LAND O LAKES DRY CONDENSED MILK MFG
Land O Lakes Inc
Other42,486

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

There are 9 water systems serving the area. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 246.1K metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

67.5%

-14% vs national

Public Transit

0.5%

-41% vs national

Work From Home

10.8%

+16% vs national

Carpool

5.8%

Walk / Bike

12.9%

combined

How Carlisle's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2020)

Fatalities

1

2020

2-Year Avg

1

fatalities/yr

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202011000
201811110

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Carlisle, PA covers travel times and transportation modes. 67.5% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 10.8% work from home, which is above the PA state average of 8.9%. 5.8% of workers carpool. 10.1% walk to work. 2.8% commute by bicycle. In 2020, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.3%

of households

No Internet

9.3%

of households

Total Households

8,719

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
74.3%
Cellular Data Plan
82.6%
Satellite
3.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.5%
No Internet Access
9.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.5%

of households

Smartphone

88.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

76.2%

of households

Tablet

61.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.5%
Smartphone
88.4%
Desktop / Laptop
76.2%
Tablet
61.0%
Smartphone Only
11.4%
No Computer
6.5%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

17.8Β’

per kWh

-7% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Commercial Rate

11.0Β’

per kWh

-29% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.9Β’

per kWh

-34% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$145

residential

-1% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

4% above the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Pennsylvania averages 17.8Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $145. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Carlisle vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (10,000 - 25,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

9

Population Served

40,392

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CARLISLE WATER TRMT PLTCommunitySurface water26,0000
N MIDDLETON WATER AUTHCommunitySurface water8,4550
MIDDLESEX TWP MUNI AUTHCommunityGround water3,5270
US ARMY GARRISONCommunityGround water1,7000
ROLLING HILLS ESTATESCommunityGround water1750
SOUTHAMPTON MANOR MHPCommunityGround water1600
STONEWORTH APTS WTPCommunityGround water1500
AUDUBON PARKCommunityGround water1450
CREEK VIEW MOBILE HOME COMMUNCommunityGround water800

86.7% of households in Carlisle have broadband internet access. 74.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.3% of households have no internet access. 11.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 9 water systems, providing water to 40,392 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Carlisle is located in Cumberland County, PA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Carlisle.

Election Overview

Source: Cumberland County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

66,255

44.6%

GOP Votes

80,267

54.1%

Total Votes

148,396

Margin

R+9.4%

Shift from 2020

D+1.1pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+9.4%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202466,25580,267148,39644.6%54.1%R+9.4
202062,24577,212141,59544.0%54.5%R+10.6
201644,28265,649115,06838.5%57.0%R+18.6

In the 2024 presidential election, Cumberland County recorded 148,396 total votes. Republicans won the county with 54.1% of the vote compared to 44.6% for Democrats, a margin of R+9.4%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted D+1.1pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Cumberland County has shifted 9.1 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

273

Total Assets

$1.3B

Total Income

$573.6M

Per 10K Residents

128.0

nonprofits

+54.8% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

43

Median Assets

$362K

Oldest Active

1942

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
27
Religion
26
Human Services
25
Recreation & Sports
22
Arts & Culture
19
Health Care
12
Housing & Shelter
11
Community Improvement
9
Public Safety
8
Philanthropy
8
Animal-Related
7
Environment
6
Mental Health
5
Crime & Legal
4
Food & Agriculture
4
International
4
Public Benefit
3
Employment
2
Youth Development
2
Social Science
2
Voluntary Health
1
Science & Tech
1
89.3%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $1.2B of $1.3B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000

Largest Nonprofits in Carlisle

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
DICKINSON COLLEGEEducation$914.0M$364.5M1959
PARTNERSHIP FOR BETTER HEALTHHealth Care$107.8M$15.5M2002
THE ALLIANCE HOME OF CARLISLE PAHuman Services$34.6M$20.4M1952
ARMY WAR COLLEGE FOUNDATION INCORPORATEDEducation$27.6M$7.5M1979
THE ARC OF CUMBERLAND AND PERRY COUNTIESβ€”$24.5M$18.0M1964
G B STUART CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONβ€”$24.0M$10.0M1977
SADLER HEALTH CENTER CORPORATIONHealth Care$17.4M$19.1M2003
LONG FAMILY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONEducation$17.3M$14.4M1988
CHURCH OF GOD HOME INCβ€”$16.3M$11.1M1949
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONHuman Services$16.1M$3.9M1942
CUMBERLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND HAMILTON LIBRARY ASSOCβ€”$14.7M$2.4M1973
AHOLD DELHAIZE USA FAMILY FOUNDATION INCHuman Services$14.1M$11.7M2015
YELLOW BREECHES EDUCATIONAL CENTEREducation$11.1M$11.7M2002
CENTRAL PA YOUTH BALLETArts & Culture$8.3M$3.6M1976
BOSLER MEMORIAL LIBRARYβ€”$7.8M$2.2M1978
FOREVER CARING FUND OF EAST PA CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES OF GODβ€”$5.9M$296K1984
THE YOUNG WOMENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF CARLISLE PAHuman Services$5.3M$1.5M1975
FORUM ON EDUCATION ABROAD INCArts & Culture$4.4M$3.1M2002
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCYEnvironment$4.3M$2.9M1982
PROJECT SHARE OF CARLISLEHuman Services$4.1M$4.7M2009
UNITED WAY ENDOWMENT FUND OF CARLISLE PENNSYLVANIAβ€”$3.6M$481K1989
SAFE HARBOUR INCHousing & Shelter$3.3M$1.6M1987
TODD BAIRD LINDSEY FOUNDATIONHousing & Shelter$3.1M$245K1947
UNITED WAY OF CARLISLE & CUMBERLAND COUNTYPhilanthropy$3.1M$2.1M1971
NORTH MIDDLETON TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE CO NO 1Public Safety$3.0M$1.8M2022
CUMBERLAND GOODWILL FIRE RESCUE EMS INCβ€”$3.0M$5.7M1992
MILITARY HERITAGE FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$2.8M$1.4M1999
CARLISLE CARESHousing & Shelter$2.5M$1.8M2009
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES OF CUMBERLAND & PERRY COUNTIESHuman Services$2.2M$1.8M1990
CUMBERLAND SENIOR HOUSING ASSOCHousing & Shelter$2.1M$397K1987
EMPIRE FRIENDSHIP FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATIONPublic Safety$2.0M$998K1994
MARANATHA-CARLISLEHuman Services$2.0M$507K2007
BANNER OF TRUTHReligion$2.0M$3.5M1967
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INCβ€”$1.9M$945K1987
CARLISLE REGIONAL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER INCArts & Culture$1.8M$1.2M1990
UNION FIRE COPublic Safety$1.8M$679K2002
CARLISLE SENIOR HOUSING ASSOCIATESβ€”$1.7M$1.6M1980
ORCHARDS AT MARSH RUNHousing & Shelter$1.6Mβ€”2007
BETS KEEN FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.5M$994K2018
THE GAINT COMPANY TAKE CARE FUND INCβ€”$1.4M$114K2020
CHIP MILLER CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONVoluntary Health$1.1M$872K2005
SAMARITAN FELLOWSHIPβ€”$1.1M$297K1986
CARLISLE ARTS LEARNING CENTER INCβ€”$1.1M$498K1993
FURRY FRIENDS NETWORKAnimal-Related$872K$314K2001
CUMBERLAND-PERRY HOUSING INITIATIVES INCHousing & Shelter$847K$82K1996
CARLISLE AREA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INCCommunity Improvement$820K$362K2007
SERVANTS HEART FAMILY FOUNDATIONPublic Benefit$621K$151K2022
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR FOUNDATIONEducation$604K$77K1997
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONArts & Culture$601K$81K1944
CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL FORMATION INCReligion$467K$94K1996

Carlisle, PA has 273 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $1.3B. The most common category is Education, with 27 organizations. 43 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 128.0 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1942.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

303

Total Approved

$89.9M

Jobs Supported

3,279

Per 10K Residents

142.0

SBA loans

-15.4% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

50

Top Lender

Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company

84 loans

Top Industry

Retail Trade

Data Span

1993–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)95% of all loans

Loans

287

Total Amount

$74.8M

Avg Loan

$260,607

Median Loan

$70,000

SBA Guaranteed

$55.3M(74%)

Jobs Supported

3,004

5045% of all loans

Loans

16

Total Amount

$15.1M

Avg Loan

$944,813

Median Loan

$756,500

7(a) β€” 95%504 β€” 5%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

52

17% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$31.5M

35% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$605,062

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Retail Trade37 loans
NAICS 44
$6.8M
Accommodation & Food Services33 loans
NAICS 72
$26.6M
Construction32 loans
NAICS 23
$4.8M
Health Care & Social Assistance29 loans
NAICS 62
$7.7M
Professional & Technical Services22 loans
NAICS 54
$3.5M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Z-band Technologies Llc5$6.9M
1529 Commerce Avenue Llc1$4.0M
Christopher H. & William E. Hoffman1$3.6M
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlisle-pa1$2.5M
Mahant Hospitality Llc1$2.4M
Tender Years, Inc.1$2.1M
Shree Sai Siddhi Llc1$2.0M
Shree Sai Siddhi Carlisle Llc Dba Day's Nn1$2.0M
Carlisle Sports Emporium Inc.1$2.0M
Ziker Classic Llc1$1.9M

Carlisle, PA has received 303 SBA loans totaling $89.9M in approved funding between 1993 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 287 loans (95% of the total), supporting 3,004 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 16 loans totaling $15.1M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Retail Trade. The most active SBA lender in Carlisle is Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company with 84 loans. That works out to 142.0 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

8

Total Population

122,978

Avg Median Income

$87,091

Avg Home Value

$263,163

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
170076,291$114,803$370,500$92017.9
1701337,738$68,150$221,800$1,01839.2
1701524,240$87,634$281,100$1,168110.8
170402,494$76,250$247,500$98953.3
1705042,547$111,834$350,800$1,45235.0
170654,043$79,769$225,900$99115.0
17081283$74,205$160,600N/A0.7
170905,342$84,083$247,100$79332.3

Carlisle, PA has 8 ZIP codes with a combined population of 122,978. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $87,091. The average median home value is $263,163. The average median monthly rent is -$83,332,417.

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