Carlisle County, Kentucky
Carlisle County: County in Kentucky, United States
About
Carlisle County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,104 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 4,692 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bardwell. The county was created 138 years ago in 1886.
Quick Facts about Carlisle County
| Population : | 4,692 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from : | Carlisle |
| Area : | 515 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 4.8% |
| Land as percent of area : | 95.2% |
| Named for : | John G. Carlisle |
| Altitude : | 427 feet / 130 meters |
| Capital : | Bardwell |
| Establishment : | April 04, 1886 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 00:12:00 (23rd February 2025) |
| Density : | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.78% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Carlisle County is located at 36°51'12"N 88°58'16"W (36.8532200, -88.9710600). It has 5 neighbors: Ballard County, Graves County, Hickman County, McCracken County and Mississippi County.
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The largest city of Carlisle County is Bardwell with a population of 661. . See all Carlisle County cities & populated places.
Carlisle County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Carlisle County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bardwell | 661 | County seat in Kentucky |
- Official Website
Official website of Carlisle County
Carlisle County has 5 neighbours.
- Ballard County county in Kentucky, United States
- Graves County county in Kentucky, United States
- Hickman County county in Kentucky, United States
- McCracken County county in Kentucky, United States
- Mississippi County county in Missouri, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Carlisle County decreased by 8.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,104 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,034 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,027 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,959 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,961 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,852 | -2.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,783 | -1.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,788 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,739 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,760 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,692 | -1.45% | estimation process |
People born in Carlisle County (1)
American politician (1884-1962) Thomas J. Mabry was born in Carlisle County
Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
| Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
| Kenton County | 167,949 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Hardin County | 111,309 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Daviess County | 101,978 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Madison County | 94,265 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Campbell County | 94,020 | County in northeastern Wyoming, United States |
| Bullitt County | 82,182 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Christian County | 71,478 | County in Missouri, United States |
