Carlisle, Arkansas
City · Population 1,973 · #135 in Arkansas
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About Carlisle
Carlisle, AR is a small town located in central Arkansas counting 1,973 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Carlisle is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.84 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 408 residents per square mile.
📰 Carlisle News Today
- Mary Lue Linn Obituary (2026) - Carlisle, AR - Boyd Funeral Home, Inc. - Lonoke Legacy obituary · Aug 14
- Carlisle Basketball Schedule MaxPreps · Jul 31
- Willi Carlisle announces new album produced by Tyler Childers Arkansas Times · Jul 24
- Arkansas State Police investigate deadly shooting in Carlisle thv11.com · Nov 3
- Gifford Richard “Buddy” Watson, age 91 A Natural State Funeral Service · May 1
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Carlisle Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Carlisle — but the Arkansas one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Arkansas — one of 625 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Carlisle
- The Shed Pizzaria — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Prairie Bayou WMA · Zoo
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Carlisle
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Carlisle
- CARLISLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- CARLISLE HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArkansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,973
Rank in state#135 of 500
Land area4.84 sq mi
Density408/sq mi
Coordinates34.7954, -91.7405