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Lebanon

Missouri · 15,013 residents · 14.643 sq mi
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Lebanon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,160. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 16% 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 $105,100. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
15,013
+24%since 2000
from 12,155 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,025 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 830 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
+3%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K11K13K14K16K1990201020202024Lebanon
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,160
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,668 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,875
+25%since 2000
from $16,636 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.2%
US avg: 10%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,100
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$670
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.6% in 2000
50.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+8%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(13,227)
Black1.3%(201)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(525)
Asian0.8%(123)
Other5.1%(772)
Diversity Score25.3%(3,796)
Diversity Score
25
+231%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+53%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−69.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lebanon, Missouri?

Lebanon, Missouri has about 15,013 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lebanon, Missouri?

The typical household in Lebanon, Missouri earns about $41,160 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 $105,100, and the typical rent is about $670 a month.

How educated are people in Lebanon, Missouri?

About 15.9% 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 21.0% 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 5,030 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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

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