Lebanon, IL Demographics

A map of Lebanon's Population by Race

Lebanon, Illinois has an estimated population of 4,474, a decrease from the 4,691 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.8% White, 17.9% Black, 7.9% Multiracial, 5.5% Hispanic, 0.7% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lebanon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lebanon has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lebanon, that probability was 43.4% in 2020 and 49.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lebanon is ranked the 354th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lebanon was ranked the 349th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lebanon's White Population

3,035 residents of Lebanon, or 67.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lebanon is higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Lebanon ranks 1208th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's White population has declined by an estimated 11.7%. White residents' share of Lebanon's population has decreased from 73.3% to 67.8%.

Lebanon is more White than neighboring Scott AFB (63.6% White), and Shiloh (60.9% White). Lebanon is less White than neighboring Summerfield (94.8% White), Mascoutah (77.9% White), and O'Fallon (69.4% White).

Lebanon's Black Population

801 residents of Lebanon, or 17.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lebanon is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Lebanon ranks 107th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.5%. Black residents' share of Lebanon's population has increased from 15.5% to 17.9%.

Lebanon is more Black than neighboring Summerfield (0% Black), Scott AFB (11.2% Black), Mascoutah (2.8% Black), and O'Fallon (16.5% Black). Lebanon is less Black than neighboring Shiloh (24.4% Black).

Lebanon's Asian Population

31 residents of Lebanon, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lebanon is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Lebanon ranks 320th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 48.3%. Asian residents' share of Lebanon's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.7%.

Lebanon is more Asian than neighboring Summerfield (0% Asian). Lebanon is less Asian than neighboring Scott AFB (1.1% Asian), Mascoutah (2.2% Asian), O'Fallon (2.6% Asian), and Shiloh (3.3% Asian).

Lebanon's Hispanic Population

248 residents of Lebanon, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lebanon is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Lebanon ranks 591st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Lebanon's population has increased from 4.2% to 5.5%.

Lebanon is more Hispanic than neighboring Summerfield (2.4% Hispanic), O'Fallon (5.1% Hispanic), and Shiloh (4.9% Hispanic). Lebanon is less Hispanic than neighboring Scott AFB (15.6% Hispanic), and Mascoutah (10% Hispanic).

Lebanon's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Lebanon, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lebanon is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Lebanon ranks 344th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lebanon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Lebanon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Summerfield (0% Native American/Other), and Scott AFB (0% Native American/Other). Lebanon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mascoutah (1.6% Native American/Other), O'Fallon (0.5% Native American/Other), and Shiloh (0.7% Native American/Other).

Lebanon's Multiracial Population

352 residents of Lebanon, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lebanon is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Lebanon ranks 228th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 45.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Lebanon's population has increased from 5.2% to 7.9%.

Lebanon is more Multiracial than neighboring Summerfield (2.8% Multiracial), Mascoutah (5.5% Multiracial), O'Fallon (5.8% Multiracial), and Shiloh (5.9% Multiracial). Lebanon is less Multiracial than neighboring Scott AFB (8.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.