Carlisle, Massachusetts
Carlisle: Town in Massachusetts, United States
About
Carlisle is a town located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,852 and a population density of 311 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,231 inhabitants.
The town was created 374 years ago in 1650.
Quick Facts about Carlisle
| Population : | 5,231 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Middlesex County |
| Postal code : | 01741 |
| Area : | 15.6 km2 |
| Altitude : | 203 feet / 62 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1651 (374 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 00:20:50 (8th June 2025) |
| Density : | 335 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 7.25% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Carlisle is located at 42°31'45"N 71°20'58"W (42.5292600, -71.3495000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Carlisle
Demographics
The population of Carlisle increased by 7.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,852 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,924 | 1.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,985 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,033 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,079 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,197 | 2.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,216 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,224 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,231 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,252 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,231 | -0.4% | estimation process |
People born in Carlisle (1)
American news anchor John Berman was born in Carlisle
Schools in Carlisle
College & universities near Carlisle, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 166887 | Middlesex Community College | Bedford (MA) | 01730-9124 |
Stations (26)
Amtrak & bus stations near Carlisle, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
Post offices near Carlisle
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Carlisl Post Office | Carlisle (MA) | 01741 |
Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 119,192 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Lowell | 110,904 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| City of Lowell | 109,945 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| City of Cambridge | 107,289 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Newton | 87,803 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Somerville | 80,935 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| City of Somerville | 75,754 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Framingham | 73,892 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Framingham Center | 65,413 | A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts. |
| Waltham | 62,069 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Medford | 60,847 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Malden | 59,922 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Everett | 46,107 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Arlington | 45,169 | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Billerica | 43,021 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Woburn | 40,135 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
Distance to Other Cities
Carlisle distances to largest Massachusetts cities
