Lebanon, KY Demographics

A map of Lebanon's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,528	4,371	70.4%	69.7%
Black	1,148	1,014	17.9%	16.2%
Hispanic	623	434	9.7%	6.9%
Multiracial	93	313	1.4%	5.0%
Asian	38	75	0.6%	1.2%
Native American/Other	0	67	0.0%	1.1%

Lebanon, Kentucky has an estimated population of 6,430, a slight increase from the 6,274 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.4% White, 17.9% Black, 9.7% Hispanic, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.6% Asian, and 0.0% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Kentucky 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 48.1% in 2020 and 46.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lebanon is ranked the 72nd most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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 73rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lebanon's White Population

4,528 residents of Lebanon, or 70.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lebanon is considerably lower than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Lebanon ranks 522nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's White population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. White residents' share of Lebanon's population has increased from 69.7% to 70.4%.

Lebanon is less White than neighboring St. Mary (87.1% White), Springfield (72.5% White), Bradfordsville (92.1% White), Loretto (98.4% White), and Raywick (100% White).

Lebanon's Black Population

1,148 residents of Lebanon, or 17.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lebanon is considerably higher than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Lebanon ranks 27th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Black population has grown by an estimated 13.2%. Black residents' share of Lebanon's population has increased from 16.2% to 17.9%.

Lebanon is more Black than neighboring St. Mary (2% Black), Bradfordsville (0% Black), Loretto (0% Black), and Raywick (0% Black). Lebanon is less Black than neighboring Springfield (18.3% Black).

Lebanon's Asian Population

38 residents of Lebanon, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lebanon is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Lebanon ranks 113th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 49.3%. Asian residents' share of Lebanon's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.6%.

Lebanon is more Asian than neighboring St. Mary (0% Asian), Bradfordsville (0% Asian), Loretto (0% Asian), and Raywick (0% Asian). Lebanon is less Asian than neighboring Springfield (1.3% Asian).

Lebanon's Hispanic Population

623 residents of Lebanon, or 9.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lebanon is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Lebanon ranks 54th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 43.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Lebanon's population has increased from 6.9% to 9.7%.

Lebanon is more Hispanic than neighboring St. Mary (0% Hispanic), Springfield (0% Hispanic), Bradfordsville (4.3% Hispanic), Loretto (1.2% Hispanic), and Raywick (0% Hispanic).

Lebanon's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Lebanon, or 0.0% 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 Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Lebanon ranks 68th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lebanon's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Lebanon's Multiracial Population

93 residents of Lebanon, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lebanon is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Lebanon ranks 128th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 70.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Lebanon's population has decreased from 5.0% to 1.4%.

Lebanon is more Multiracial than neighboring Loretto (0.4% Multiracial), and Raywick (0% Multiracial). Lebanon is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Mary (10.9% Multiracial), Springfield (7.9% Multiracial), and Bradfordsville (3.6% 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.