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Lebanon

Kentucky · 6,274 residents · 6.833 sq mi
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Lebanon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,168. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,700. The poverty rate of 28.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
6,274
+10%since 2000
from 5,718 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
918 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 837 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+5%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Lebanon
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,168
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,860 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,130
+41%since 2000
from $14,311 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.1%
US avg: 10%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$615
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.5%
−13.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
50.5% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+12%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(4,427)
Black19.8%(1,131)
Hispanic / Latino1%(59)
Asian0.7%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.5%(2,487)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(4,371)
Black16.2%(1,014)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(434)
Asian1.2%(75)
Other2.7%(172)
Diversity Score55.8%(3,503)
Diversity Score
56
+28%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
+3%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.7%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lebanon, Kentucky?

Lebanon, Kentucky has about 6,274 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lebanon, Kentucky?

The typical household in Lebanon, Kentucky earns about $30,168 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lebanon, Kentucky expensive?

In Lebanon, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $98,700, and the typical rent is about $615 a month.

How educated are people in Lebanon, Kentucky?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lebanon, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lebanon, Kentucky?

About 28.6% of people in Lebanon, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lebanon, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Lebanon, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 579 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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