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Lisbon

Ohio · 2,496 residents (2025 est.) · 1.684 sq mi
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Lisbon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $110,000. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,832
+2%since 2000
from 2,788 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,682 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,656 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.2
+14%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,496 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Lisbon
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,667
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,841 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,825
+76%since 2000
from $14,097 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
−2%since 2010
from 0.421 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,000
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$744
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
39.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
−10%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(2,711)
Black0.9%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(17)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(120)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(2,543)
Black0.7%(20)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(146)
Asian1.2%(35)
Other3.1%(88)
Diversity Score23.7%(672)
Diversity Score
24
+452%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+76%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.6%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2012
from 22.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2017
from 73.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lisbon, Ohio?

Lisbon, Ohio has about 2,832 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lisbon, Ohio?

The typical household in Lisbon, Ohio earns about $46,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lisbon, Ohio expensive?

In Lisbon, Ohio, the median home is worth about $110,000, and the typical rent is about $744 a month.

How educated are people in Lisbon, Ohio?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lisbon, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lisbon, Ohio?

About 25.9% of people in Lisbon, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lisbon, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Lisbon, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 205 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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