Editing Carlisle, Ohio

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{{For|the community in Noble County|Carlisle, Noble County, Ohio}}
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|official_name            = Carlisle, Ohio
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|subdivision_name2        = [[Warren County, Ohio|Warren]], [[Montgomery County, Ohio|Montgomery]]
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|subdivision_name3        = [[Franklin Township, Warren County, Ohio|Franklin]], [[Miami Township, Montgomery County, Ohio|Miami]]

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|leader_name              = Randy Winkler<ref>{{Cite web| url=https://www.carlisleoh.org/government/carlisle_council/index.php| title=Carlisle Council| publisher=City of Carlisle| access-date=April 21, 2025}}</ref>
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|area_total_sq_mi         = 3.71
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|population_as_of         = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
|population_footnotes     = <ref name="Census 2020">{{Cite web| url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=&g=160XX00US3912168| title=P1. Race – Carlisle city, Ohio: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| access-date=April 21, 2025}}</ref>
|population_total         = 5501
|pop_est_as_of            = 2023
|pop_est_footnotes        = <ref name="2023 est">{{cite web |title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Ohio: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023 |url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/tables/2020-2023/cities/totals/SUB-IP-EST2023-POP-39.xlsx |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=8 June 2024}}</ref>
|population_est           = 5740
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|population_density_km2   = 596.80

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|blank_info               = 39-12168<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref>
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|website                  = {{URL|www.carlisleoh.org}}
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'''Carlisle''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|k|ɑr|l|aɪ|l}} {{respell|KAR|lyle}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://scrippsjschool.org/pronunciation/ |title=A Pronunciation Guide to places in Ohio -- E.W.Scripps School of |access-date=2008-12-17 |archive-date=2017-07-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170725084101/http://scrippsjschool.org/pronunciation/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>) is a [[list of municipalities in Ohio|city]] in northwestern [[Warren County, Ohio|Warren]] and southern [[Montgomery County, Ohio|Montgomery]] counties in the southwestern part of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Ohio]].

The Warren County portion of Carlisle is part of the [[Cincinnati, Ohio|Cincinnati]]&ndash;[[Middletown, Ohio|Middletown]], OH-[[Kentucky|KY]]-[[Indiana|IN]] [[Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky metropolitan area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]], while the Montgomery County portion is part of the [[Dayton, Ohio|Dayton]], OH [[Greater Dayton|Metropolitan Statistical Area]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of Carlisle was 5,501,<ref name="Census 2020"/> up from 4,915 in [[2010 United States census|2010]].

==History==
Carlisle had its start in 1850 when the railroad was extended to that point and a train station was built.<ref>{{cite book|title=The History of Warren County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County; Its Townships, Towns|url=http://digital.library.pitt.edu/cgi-bin/t/text/pageviewer-idx?c=darltext&cc=darltext&idno=31735054852599&q1=Ohio--History.&node=31735054852599%3A5&frm=frameset&view=image&seq=523|year=1882|publisher=W.H. Beers & Company|page=677}}</ref> The village was named for "railroad man" George B. Carlisle, who in the mid-19th century "bought and platted a large section of the community."<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.carlisleoh.org/history.html | title = History - Municipality of Carlisle | publisher = Village of Carlisle | access-date = August 8, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://cdm16488.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/Crout/id/814 | title = George B. Carlisle, c. 1870 - George C. Crout Collection - MidPointe Digital Archives | publisher = Middletown (Ohio) Library | access-date = August 8, 2019}}</ref> A post office was established at Carlisle in 1852 and remained in operation until 1961.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=OH&county=Warren | title=Warren County | publisher=Jim Forte Postal History | access-date=2 March 2015}}</ref>

Carlisle's population increased from 4,872 in the [[1990 United States census|1990 census]] to 5,121 in the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]]; passing the threshold of 5,000, its designation was changed from [[village (United States)#Ohio|village]] to [[list of municipalities in Ohio|city]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the population was 4,915; this population loss caused Carlisle to once again become a village. In the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population was 5,501;<ref>{{cite web | url = https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=Carlisle%20village,%20Ohio%20Populations%20and%20People&g=1600000US3912168&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P1 | title = 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)| work = 2020 United States Census | publisher = [[United States Census Bureau]] | access-date = December 19, 2021 }}</ref> on October 20, 2021, Carlisle regained city status.<ref>{{cite web | title = Municipality of Carlisle Council Minutes | url = http://www.carlisleoh.org/uploads/3/7/4/1/3741548/scanned_minutes_9-28-21.pdf | date = September 28, 2021 | publisher = City of Carlisle | access-date = December 19, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last = Richter | first = Ed | title = Warren County levies pass; some communities see leadership changes | url = https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/warren-county-levies-pass-some-communities-see-leadership-changes/YWPNGMPZRZBF5PIDE4QCXIANCQ/ | date = November 3, 2021 | newspaper = [[Dayton Daily News]] | publisher = [[Cox Enterprises]] | access-date = December 19, 2021}}</ref>

==Geography==
Carlisle is in northwestern Warren County, in the northern part of [[Franklin Township, Warren County, Ohio|Franklin Township]]. A smaller portion of the city is in southern Montgomery County, in the southwestern part of [[Miami Township, Montgomery County, Ohio|Miami Township]]. It is bordered to the south by the city of [[Franklin, Ohio|Franklin]].

[[Ohio State Route 123]] passes through Carlisle as Central Avenue, leading south {{convert|2|mi|0}} to the center of Franklin and northwest {{Convert|4|mi|0}} to [[Germantown, Ohio|Germantown]]. [[Dayton, Ohio|Dayton]] is {{convert|17|mi}} to the northeast, and downtown [[Cincinnati]] is {{convert|42|mi}} to the south.

According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the city of Carlisle has a total area of {{convert|3.71|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|3.56|sqmi|sqkm|2}} are land and {{convert|0.16|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, or 4.17%, are water.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2024"/> The [[Great Miami River]], a tributary of the [[Ohio River]], flows southward just east of the city limits.

==Sites of interest==
Carlisle is known for an area landmark: a "double [[unidentified flying object|UFO]]" house off Chamberlain Road, which resembles two silver-colored [[flying saucer]]s connected by a metal duct. This is actually two [[Futuro]] houses combined into one residence.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.futurohouse.com/ohio.html | title = Futuro House - Home of the Future: The Futuro of Carlisle, Ohio | access-date = November 25, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/2635 | title = Carlisle, Ohio - Futuro - Mating Flying Saucer House | publisher = RoadsideAmerica.com | access-date = November 25, 2011}}</ref>

Just west of town, at the Twin Rivers Metro Park, is a protected archaeological site, the [[Carlisle Fort (Ohio)|Carlisle Fort]], a hilltop [[Earthworks (archaeology)|earthwork]] believed to have been built between 1,700 and 2,000 years ago, either as a fortress or as a [[Hopewell tradition|Hopewell]] ceremonial site.<ref name = "Bogan">[https://warren.ohgenweb.org/Bogan/bogan089.html Dallas Bogan, "Carlisle Fort Existed About 2,000 Years Ago," posted 28 July 2004 at "Warren County Local History." Excerpt from Bogan, D. ''Warren County, Ohio and Beyond,'' Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Press, 1979]</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1880= 197
|1960= 671
|1970= 3821
|1980= 4276
|1990= 4872
|2000= 5121
|2010= 4915
|2020= 5501
|estyear=2023
|estimate=5740
|estref=<ref name="2023 est"/>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/carlislevillageohio,US/PST045221|title=Carlisle village, Ohio|website=census.gov|accessdate=June 29, 2022}}</ref>
}}

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2013-01-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 4,915 people, 1,866 households, and 1,430 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1392.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 2,066 housing units at an average density of {{convert|585.3|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.3% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.4% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.1% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.1% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.2% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 0.8% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 1,866 households, of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.4% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the city was 40.5 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 28.3% were from 45 to 64; and 15.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 5,121 people, 1,849 households, and 1,475 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,504.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,937 housing units at an average density of {{convert|569.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.38% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.23% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.18% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.29% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.06% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.14% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.72% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.58% of the population.

There were 1,849 households, out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.2% were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 102.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,446, and the median income for a family was $50,599. Males had a median income of $36,544 versus $26,300 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $19,358. About 6.4% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 10.4% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.

==References==
<references />
*''The New Jersey Settlement in Ohio, 1800-1990'', written by Carlisle citizens, edited by Harriet E. Foley

==External links==
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* {{Official|www.carlisleoh.org}}
* [http://www.carlisleindians.org/ Carlisle Local School District]

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