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South Lebanon

Oregon · 939 residents · 1.172 sq mi
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South Lebanon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,346. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 216 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $400,800. Households here earn about 26% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
939
−19%since 2000
from 1,155 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
801 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 985 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
−6%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6428291K1K1K1990201020202024South Lebanon
2024939
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,346
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,172 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,406
+93%since 2000
from $15,247 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.0%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
−15%since 2010
from 0.449 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade22.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$400,800
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,042
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $523 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
10.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
87.5%
+65.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
+74%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,096)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(23)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(61)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(872)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(23)
Diversity Score16.9%(158)
Diversity Score
17
+221%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.4%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+79%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
18.6%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
8.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.6%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−66.7 ptssince 2013
from 68.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2017
from 76.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Lebanon, Oregon?

South Lebanon, Oregon has about 939 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Lebanon, Oregon?

The typical household in South Lebanon, Oregon earns about $61,346 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Lebanon, Oregon expensive?

In South Lebanon, Oregon, the median home is worth about $400,800, and the typical rent is about $1,042 a month.

How educated are people in South Lebanon, Oregon?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in South Lebanon, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Lebanon, Oregon?

About 11.0% of people in South Lebanon, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Lebanon, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, South Lebanon, Oregon has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 389 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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