Carlisle, New York
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Carlisle is a town located in Schoharie County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,758. The town is named after a city in England.
The Town of Carlisle is on the northern border of the county.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 88.7 km² (34.2 mi²). 88.5 km² (34.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.26% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,758 people, 628 households, and 476 families residing in the town. The population density is 19.9/km² (51.5/mi²). There are 728 housing units at an average density of 8.2/km² (21.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.61% White, 0.40% African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. 2.33% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 628 households out of which 39.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% are married couples living together, 10.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% are non-families. 18.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.80 and the average family size is 3.16.
In the town the population is spread out with 29.7% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 100.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $43,657, and the median income for a family is $48,095. Males have a median income of $32,188 versus $23,646 for females. The per capita income for the town is $17,767. 8.4% of the population and 7.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 11.4% of those under the age of 18 and 7.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Carlisle
- Argusville -- A location in the northwest corner of the town.
- Bear Swamp -- A bog north of Little York.
- Becker Corners -- A hamlet in the southeast corner of the town at Cripplebush Creek.
- Carlisle -- The hamlet of Carlisle on Route 20.
- Carlisle Center -- A hamlet near the south town line on Route 10.
- Cripplebush Creek -- A stream flowing out the east town line to Schoharie Creek.
- Grovenors Corners -- A hamlet on Route 10 in the southeast part of the town.
- Little York -- A hamlet on Route 20 at the west side of the town.