Carlisle County, Kentucky (Formed 1886) Land Area Year Population (sq.mi) Density 2010 5,104 189.4 26.9 2000 5,351 192.5 27.8 1990 5,238 192.5 27.2 1980 5,487 192.5 28.5 1970 5,354 192.5 27.8 1960 5,608 192.5 29.1 1950 6,206 192.5 32.2 1940 7,650 192.5 39.7 1930 7,363 192.5 38.2 1920 8,231 192.5 42.8 1910 9,048 198.0 45.7 1900 10,195 188.0 54.2 1890 7,612 188.0 40.5