Lebanon is a city located in Boone County Indiana. Lebanon has a 2024 population of 17,431. It is also the county seat of Boone County. Lebanon is currently growing at a rate of 1.04% annually and its population has increased by 4.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,715 in 2020.
The average household income in Lebanon is $75,442 with a poverty rate of 9.59%. The median age in Lebanon is 34.9 years: 34.2 years for males, and 35.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lebanon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,835 | 91.65% |
| Two or more races | 1,099 | 6.36% |
| Black or African American | 217 | 1.26% |
| Other race | 67 | 0.39% |
| Asian | 46 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,973 | 2.41 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Married | 3,264 | 3.11 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Non Family | 2,606 | 1.23 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
| Female | 836 | 3 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Male | 267 | 3.49 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
68.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 742 | 6.62% |
| Associates Degree | 1,355 | 12.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,045 | 18.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 606 | 5.41% |
| High School Graduate | 3,462 | 30.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 475 | 4.24% |
| Some College | 2,517 | 22.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,047 | 9,110 | 2,415 |
| Hispanic | 696 | 474 | 143 |
| 2+ Races | 546 | 374 | 133 |
| Black | 200 | 178 | 18 |
| Other Race | 67 | 67 | 1 |
| Asian | 46 | 39 | 27 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 58.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,262 | $65,428 | $55,634 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,711 | $98,929 | $60,952 |
| High School Graduate | $36,778 | $37,500 | $33,984 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,255 | $26,897 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,919 | $51,250 | $40,169 |
| Some College | $48,438 | $53,865 | $41,439 |
$45,919
Average Earnings
$51,250
Average Male
$40,169
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.03% of Lebanon residents speak only English, while 5.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,766 | 1,390 | 9.41% |
| Multiple | 1,070 | 115 | 10.75% |
| Black | 151 | 62 | 41.06% |
| Hispanic | 1,216 | 24 | 1.97% |
9.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.18%
Male Poverty Rate
10.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lebanon is Black, with 41.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lebanon is Hispanic, with 1.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.13% |
| Some College | 8.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 10.15% |
| Male Employed | 6.6% |
| Female Employed | 4.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,196 | $92,096 |
| Households | $63,125 | $75,442 |
| Married Families | $97,940 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,866 | $44,176 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
46.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
760
Number of Veterans
696
Male Veterans
64
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 247 |
| Vietnam | 203 |
| First Gulf War | 145 |
| Korea | 28 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 259 |
| 65 to 74 | 149 |
| 75+ | 142 |
| 55 to 64 | 107 |
| 18 to 34 | 103 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 738 | 6.05% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 3.16% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 1.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.8%
Labor Force Participation
66.9%
Employment Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.99%
Born in Lebanon
96.17%
Native Born
3.83%
Foreign Born
2.04%
Non Citizen
1.79%
Naturalized
96.17% of Lebanon residents were born in the United States, with 76.99% having been born in Indiana. 2.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 18,326 | 179 | 0.99% |
| 2028 | 18,147 | 179 | 1% |
| 2027 | 17,968 | 179 | 1.01% |
| 2026 | 17,789 | 179 | 1.02% |
| 2025 | 17,610 | 179 | 1.03% |
| 2024 | 17,431 | 179 | 1.04% |
| 2023 | 17,252 | 234 | 1.38% |
| 2022 | 17,018 | 87 | 0.51% |
| 2021 | 16,931 | 216 | 1.29% |
| 2020 | 16,715 | 632 | 3.93% |
| 2019 | 16,083 | -7 | -0.04% |
| 2018 | 16,090 | 181 | 1.14% |
| 2017 | 15,909 | 225 | 1.43% |
| 2016 | 15,684 | 86 | 0.55% |
| 2015 | 15,598 | -7 | -0.04% |
| 2014 | 15,605 | -64 | -0.41% |
| 2013 | 15,669 | 5 | 0.03% |
| 2012 | 15,664 | -29 | -0.18% |
| 2011 | 15,693 | -81 | -0.51% |
| 2010 | 15,774 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 14,222 | 2,163 | 17.94% |
| 1990 | 12,059 | 603 | 5.26% |
| 1980 | 11,456 | 1,690 | 17.3% |
| 1970 | 9,766 | 243 | 2.55% |
| 1960 | 9,523 | 1,892 | 24.79% |
| 1950 | 7,631 | 1,102 | 16.88% |
| 1940 | 6,529 | 84 | 1.3% |
| 1930 | 6,445 | 188 | 3% |
| 1920 | 6,257 | 783 | 14.3% |
| 1910 | 5,474 | 1,009 | 22.6% |
| 1900 | 4,465 | 783 | 21.27% |
| 1890 | 3,682 | 1,057 | 40.27% |
| 1880 | 2,625 | -15,701 | -85.68% |