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Lebanon

Pennsylvania · 25,477 residents · 4.167 sq mi
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Lebanon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,840. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,300. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,477
+4%since 2000
from 24,461 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,114 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 5,870 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.6
−2%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K25K25K26K27K1990201020202024Lebanon
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,840
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,259 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,539
+19%since 2000
from $15,584 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$567
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.0%
−19.2 ptssince 2000
from 50.2% in 2000
54.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+6%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(19,297)
Black2.5%(610)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(4,019)
Asian1%(246)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.8%(10,222)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.5%(15,669)
Black3.8%(956)
Hispanic / Latino32.1%(8,177)
Asian1.1%(268)
Other1.9%(478)
Diversity Score64.9%(16,546)
Diversity Score
65
+55%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
21.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.4%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lebanon, Pennsylvania?

Lebanon, Pennsylvania has about 25,477 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lebanon, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Lebanon, Pennsylvania earns about $33,840 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lebanon, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Lebanon, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $86,300, and the typical rent is about $567 a month.

How educated are people in Lebanon, Pennsylvania?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lebanon, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lebanon, Pennsylvania?

About 22.9% of people in Lebanon, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lebanon, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Lebanon, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 677 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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