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Lebanon

Missouri · 15,663 residents (2025 est.) · 14.643 sq mi
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Lebanon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,359. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,800. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,270
+26%since 2000
from 12,155 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,043 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 830 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
+4%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:15,663 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9K11K13K14K16K1990201020202024Lebanon
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,359
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,668 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,196
+69%since 2000
from $16,636 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
+16%since 2010
from 0.421 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,800
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$809
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.6% in 2000
47.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+38%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(11,535)
Black0.9%(110)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(201)
Asian0.5%(61)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(929)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91%(13,902)
Black0.5%(81)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(625)
Asian1.5%(235)
Other2.8%(427)
Diversity Score21.1%(3,215)
Diversity Score
21
+176%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+54%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.4%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2012
from 17.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.5%
−69.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.3%
+13.9 ptssince 2017
from 68.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lebanon, Missouri?

Lebanon, Missouri has about 15,270 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lebanon, Missouri?

The typical household in Lebanon, Missouri earns about $48,359 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lebanon, Missouri expensive?

In Lebanon, Missouri, the median home is worth about $158,800, and the typical rent is about $809 a month.

How educated are people in Lebanon, Missouri?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lebanon, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lebanon, Missouri?

About 21.7% of people in Lebanon, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lebanon, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Lebanon, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,287 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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