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Lebanon

New Hampshire · 15,481 residents (2025 est.) · 40.305 sq mi
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Lebanon is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,147. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $385,400. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,999
+19%since 2000
from 12,568 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
372 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 312 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.9
+5%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:15,481 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K14K14K15K1990201020202024Lebanon
202415K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,147
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,185 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,599
+125%since 2000
from $25,133 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.2%
+27.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$385,400
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,744
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $598 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 52.6% in 2000
48.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+38%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lebanon on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(11,738)
Black0.8%(99)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(206)
Asian2.6%(331)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.4%(1,557)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(12,650)
Black0.7%(100)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(462)
Asian6.7%(1,008)
Other5.2%(779)
Diversity Score35.1%(5,259)
Diversity Score
35
+183%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.5%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 35.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.6%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
+28%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.2%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.8%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2017
from 83.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 86.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lebanon, New Hampshire?

Lebanon, New Hampshire has about 14,999 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lebanon, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Lebanon, New Hampshire earns about $98,147 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lebanon, New Hampshire expensive?

In Lebanon, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $385,400, and the typical rent is about $1,744 a month.

How educated are people in Lebanon, New Hampshire?

About 57.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lebanon, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lebanon, New Hampshire?

About 7.0% of people in Lebanon, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lebanon, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Lebanon, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,816 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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