Lebanon, MO Demographics

A map of Lebanon's Population by Race

Lebanon, Missouri has an estimated population of 15,270, a slight increase from the 15,013 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.0% White, 4.1% Hispanic, 2.3% Multiracial, 1.5% Asian, 0.5% Black, and 0.5% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri 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 21.9% in 2020 and 16.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lebanon is ranked the 60th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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 60th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lebanon's White Population

13,902 residents of Lebanon, or 91.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lebanon is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Lebanon ranks 649th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's White population has grown by an estimated 5.1%. White residents' share of Lebanon's population has increased from 88.1% to 91.0%.

Lebanon is more White than neighboring Evergreen (59.1% White), Phillipsburg (85.4% White), and Stoutland (86.4% White). Lebanon is less White than neighboring Bennett Springs (100% White), and Conway (97.8% White).

Lebanon's Black Population

81 residents of Lebanon, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lebanon is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Lebanon ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Black population has declined by an estimated 59.7%. Black residents' share of Lebanon's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.5%.

Lebanon is more Black than neighboring Evergreen (0% Black), and Bennett Springs (0% Black). Lebanon is less Black than neighboring Phillipsburg (4.9% Black), Stoutland (1.6% Black), and Conway (1% Black).

Lebanon's Asian Population

235 residents of Lebanon, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lebanon is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Lebanon ranks 235th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Asian population has grown by an estimated 91.1%. Asian residents' share of Lebanon's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.5%.

Lebanon is more Asian than neighboring Evergreen (0% Asian), Phillipsburg (0% Asian), Bennett Springs (0% Asian), Stoutland (0% Asian), and Conway (0% Asian).

Lebanon's Hispanic Population

625 residents of Lebanon, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lebanon is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Lebanon ranks 307th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Lebanon's population has increased from 3.5% to 4.1%.

Lebanon is more Hispanic than neighboring Evergreen (0% Hispanic), Bennett Springs (0% Hispanic), Stoutland (2.9% Hispanic), and Conway (0% Hispanic). Lebanon is less Hispanic than neighboring Phillipsburg (6.1% Hispanic).

Lebanon's Native American/Other Population

78 residents of Lebanon, or 0.5% 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 Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Lebanon ranks 454th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 30.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lebanon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Lebanon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Evergreen (0% Native American/Other), Phillipsburg (0% Native American/Other), Bennett Springs (0% Native American/Other), and Conway (0% Native American/Other). Lebanon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stoutland (1.6% Native American/Other).

Lebanon's Multiracial Population

349 residents of Lebanon, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lebanon is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lebanon ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 57.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Lebanon's population has decreased from 5.5% to 2.3%.

Lebanon is more Multiracial than neighboring Bennett Springs (0% Multiracial), and Conway (1.2% Multiracial). Lebanon is less Multiracial than neighboring Evergreen (40.9% Multiracial), Phillipsburg (3.7% Multiracial), and Stoutland (7.4% 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.