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Lebanon

South Dakota · 32 residents (2025 est.) · 0.53 sq mi
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Lebanon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,125. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 29.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
76
−12%since 2000
from 86 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
143 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 162 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.7
−44%since 2000
from 52.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:32 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
153964891131990201020202024Lebanon
202476
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,125
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,296
+63%since 2000
from $16,135 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
+37.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−24.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.240
+19%since 2010
from 0.201 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction13.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+25.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
25.0%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.7%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lebanon on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(85)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(76)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
+27.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.3 min
−29%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
97.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
7.4%
+7.4 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
83.3%
+39.3 ptssince 2011
from 44.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
4.4%
−95.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.2%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
65.8%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 5.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
26.3%
−55.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.1%
+19.6 ptssince 2017
from 54.5% 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 Lebanon, South Dakota?

Lebanon, South Dakota has about 76 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lebanon, South Dakota earns about $63,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Lebanon, South Dakota?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lebanon, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lebanon, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Lebanon, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lebanon, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Lebanon, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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