Back to Carlisle County Feed
Carlisle County
countyCarlisle County is located in the Jackson Purchase region of far western Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 4,826, making it the fourth-least populous county in Kentucky. The county seat is Bardwell. This rural county is characterized by flat, fertile farmland. The economy of Carlisle County is primarily agricultural, focusing on crops like corn, soybeans, and wheat. The local workforce emphasizes sectors like agriculture, utilities, and manufacturing. Carlisle County was formed in 1886 and named for John Griffin Carlisle, a Kentucky-born Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Treasury. The Mississippi River forms the county's western border with Missouri.
Carlisle County, Kentucky
Overview
- Classification
- County
- FIPS Code
- 21039
- Country
- United States
- County
- Carlisle County
Geography
- Region
- Jackson Purchase
- Elevation
- 283 ft
- Total Area
- 199 sq mi
- Land Area
- 189 sq mi
- Water Area
- 9.5 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.85
- Longitude
- -88.98
- Notable Features
- Mississippi River
- Neighboring Areas
- Ballard County · McCracken County · Graves County · Hickman County · Mississippi County, Missouri
Demographics
- Population (2020)
- 4,826
- Est. Population (2024)
- 4,777
- Median Age
- 43.6
- Median Income
- $62,019
- Poverty Rate
- 16.7%
- Family Households
- 68.4%
- Owner-Occupied
- 78.8%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- 93.9% White, 1.3% Black or African American, 0.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from some other race, and 3.8% from two or more races. 2.8% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Governance
- Government Type
- Fiscal Court
- Governing Body
- Fiscal Court
- School District
- Carlisle County Public Schools
U.S. Congress
Paul, RandR
U.S. SenatorMcConnell, MitchR
U.S. SenatorComer, JamesR
U.S. Representative - District 1Guthrie, BrettR
U.S. Representative - District 2McGarvey, MorganD
U.S. Representative - District 3Massie, ThomasR
U.S. Representative - District 4Rogers, HaroldR
U.S. Representative - District 5Barr, AndyR
U.S. Representative - District 6Economy
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.7%
- Economic Profile
- Primarily agricultural
- Employment Sectors
- Agriculture · Utilities · Manufacturing
Education
- Schools
- 3
- Students
- 738
- Teachers
- 50
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- School Districts
- Carlisle County Public Schools
Infrastructure
- Transportation
- US-51 · KY-80 · KY-121
- Major Facilities
- Carlisle County Courthouse
Recreation
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Carlisle County Park
- Parks & Trails
- Carlisle County Park · Paved walking trail at Carlisle County Park
History
- Founded
- 1886
- Named After
- John Griffin Carlisle
- Historical Significance
- Formed in 1886 from Ballard County. Named for John Griffin Carlisle, a Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and Secretary of the Treasury.