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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lebanon County

Pennsylvania · 120,327 residents · 361.835 sq mi
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Lebanon County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,838. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $99,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
120,327
+6%since 1990
from 113,744 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
333 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 314 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.7
+10%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
111K120K129K138K147K1990201020202024Lebanon County
2024144K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,838
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,469 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,773
+50%since 1990
from $13,209 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.5%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $70,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$470
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $355 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.7%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.0% in 1990
27.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+2%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(110,922)
Black0.6%(719)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(2,499)
Asian0.8%(945)
Diversity Score11.1%(12,624)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(111,034)
Black1.1%(1,298)
Hispanic / Latino5%(5,969)
Asian0.9%(1,055)
Diversity Score16.5%(19,837)
Diversity Score
16
+49%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.6%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 70.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
−26%since 1990
from 19.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Compare Lebanon County to nearby counties

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LEBANON COUNTY VS
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LEBANON COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania?

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania has about 120,327 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania earns about $40,838 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lebanon County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $99,200, and the typical rent is about $470 a month.

How educated are people in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania?

About 7.5% of people in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lebanon County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,583 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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16 ZIP codes
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