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Lebanon

New Jersey · 1,665 residents · 0.902 sq mi
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Lebanon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $330,800. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,665
+56%since 2000
from 1,065 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,846 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 1,181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+18%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9451K1K2K2K1990201020202024Lebanon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,250
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,542 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,230
+50%since 2000
from $34,066 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$330,800
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $170,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,801
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $969 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.6%
−27.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
48.4% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+55%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(1,328)
Black4.2%(70)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(144)
Asian4.2%(70)
Other0.7%(11)
Diversity Score39.9%(664)
Diversity Score
40
+185%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 39.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+66%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.1%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
28.9%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lebanon, New Jersey?

Lebanon, New Jersey has about 1,665 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lebanon, New Jersey earns about $86,250 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 $330,800, and the typical rent is about $1,801 a month.

How educated are people in Lebanon, New Jersey?

About 54.0% 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 4.6% 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 629 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

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

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