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Lebanon

New Jersey · 1,676 residents (2025 est.) · 0.902 sq mi
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Lebanon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,104. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $374,400. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,675
+57%since 2000
from 1,065 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,857 / sq mi
+57%since 2000
from 1,181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.7
+21%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,676 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9451K1K2K2K1990201020202024Lebanon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,104
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,542 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$74,441
+119%since 2000
from $34,066 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.4%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
+39%since 2010
from 0.346 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$374,400
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $170,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,171
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $969 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.1%
−19.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
40.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+37%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(998)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(22)
Asian3.1%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score14%(149)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(1,452)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(141)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other3.9%(65)
Diversity Score30%(502)
Diversity Score
30
+114%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.0%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 39.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.3%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+75%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.7%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.8%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
62.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
25.1%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 6.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2017
from 91.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.6%
−17.2 ptssince 2016
from 92.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lebanon, New Jersey?

Lebanon, New Jersey has about 1,675 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lebanon, New Jersey earns about $110,104 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lebanon, New Jersey expensive?

In Lebanon, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $374,400, and the typical rent is about $2,171 a month.

How educated are people in Lebanon, New Jersey?

About 60.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lebanon, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lebanon, New Jersey?

About 4.7% of people in Lebanon, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lebanon, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Lebanon, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 639 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

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