Carlisle Population 2026
Carlisle has a population of 19,143, making it the #2491 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Pennsylvania. It is about 460× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,143
Rank in United States
#2491
Coordinates
40.20°N, 77.19°W
~146 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
146 km
91 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pennsylvania
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 1,573,916 | #6 |
| Pittsburgh | 304,391 | #65 |
| Allentown | 120,207 | #244 |
| Erie | 99,475 | #328 |
| Reading | 87,879 | #393 |
| Scranton | 77,118 | #477 |
| Bethlehem | 74,892 | #502 |
| Bensalem | 60,427 | #678 |
Cities near Carlisle
- Harrisburg50,183 people · ~27 km away
- York43,992 people · ~47 km away
- Hanover15,496 people · ~48 km away
- Chambersburg20,691 people · ~50 km away
- Lebanon25,534 people · ~68 km away
- Westminster18,670 people · ~72 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Carlisle?
Carlisle has a population of 19,143 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2491 biggest city in United States.
What state is Carlisle in?
Carlisle is located in Pennsylvania, United States.
Is Carlisle the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 146 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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