Carlisle, Kentucky

Carlisle: county seat in Kentucky

About

Carlisle is a city located in the county of Nicholas in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,010 and a population density of 583 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,059 inhabitants.

The city was created 210 years ago in 1815.

Carlisle locator map
Location of Carlisle on Kentucky map.

Quick Facts about Carlisle

Population 2,059 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Kentucky (United States)
County Nicholas County
Different from Carlisle County
Phone Area Codes 859
Area 3.45 km2
Latitude & Longitude 38.3120,-84.0274
Altitude 860 feet / 262 meters
Capital city Carlisle is capital of Nicholas County
Establishment January 01, 1816 (210 years ago)
Time Zone Eastern Time Zone
Local time 23:26:14 (22nd April 2026)
Postal code 40311
Density 597 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 2.38% (2010-2020)
Weather 74℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
Downtown carlisle  ky image
Downtown carlisle ky image

Geography

Carlisle is located at 38°18'43"N 84°1'39"W (38.3120200, -84.0274300).

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Weather

74°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
8 to 12 mph W Wednesday

A chance of rain showers between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation...

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Official website of Carlisle

Official Website

Demographics

The population of Carlisle increased by 2.38% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 2,010 - census
2011 1,984 -1.31% estimation process
2012 1,955 -1.48% estimation process
2013 1,948 -0.36% estimation process
2014 1,953 0.26% estimation process
2015 1,953 0% estimation process
2016 1,952 -0.05% estimation process
2017 1,965 0.66% estimation process
2018 1,969 0.2% estimation process
2019 1,986 0.86% estimation process
2020 2,059 3.55% estimation process
Carlisle zip code is 40311. County name: Nicholas, County fips: 21181
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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Carlisle, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
157331 Maysville Community and Technical College Maysville (KY) 41056

Nearby Transit Stations (4)

Rail and bus stations connected to Carlisle, KY. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
MAY Maysville West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St RAIL
CIN Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal 1301 Western Ave. RAIL
CIG Cincinnati, OH 1005 Gilbert Avenue BUS
SPM South Portsmouth–South Shore station Main St & US 23 RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Carlisle.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Carlisl Post Office Carlisle (KY) 40311

Distance to Other Cities

Carlisle distances to largest Kentucky cities