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West Lebanon

Indiana · 678 residents · 0.615 sq mi
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West Lebanon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,909. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $81,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
678
−15%since 2000
from 793 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,102 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,289 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+10%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6136897658419171990201020202024West Lebanon
2024789
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,909
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,844 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,016
+101%since 2000
from $15,424 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.0%
+31.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade15.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$761
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
33.2% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−21%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(781)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(13)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(646)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(12)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other0.4%(3)
Diversity Score7.2%(49)
Diversity Score
7
+357%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+69%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 16.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Lebanon, Indiana?

West Lebanon, Indiana has about 678 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Lebanon, Indiana?

The typical household in West Lebanon, Indiana earns about $65,909 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Lebanon, Indiana expensive?

In West Lebanon, Indiana, the median home is worth about $81,500, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.

How educated are people in West Lebanon, Indiana?

About 4.0% of adults age 25 and over in West Lebanon, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Lebanon, Indiana?

About 6.6% of people in West Lebanon, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Lebanon, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, West Lebanon, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 83 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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