Lebanon, NH Demographics

A map of Lebanon's Population by Race

Lebanon, New Hampshire has an estimated population of 14,999, an increase from the 14,282 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.3% White, 6.7% Asian, 4.5% Multiracial, 3.1% Hispanic, 0.7% Black, and 0.7% 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 more diverse than New Hampshire 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 34.6% in 2020 and 28.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lebanon is ranked the 10th most populous place in New Hampshire, out of 100 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 10th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lebanon's White Population

12,650 residents of Lebanon, or 84.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lebanon is slightly lower than in New Hampshire overall, where 86.9% of the population is White. Lebanon ranks 96th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's White population has grown by an estimated 10.5%. White residents' share of Lebanon's population has increased from 80.2% to 84.3%.

Lebanon is more White than neighboring Hanover (69% White), and Norwich (84.2% White). Lebanon is less White than neighboring White River Junction (90.4% White), Wilder (92.2% White), and Hartford Village (91.1% White).

Lebanon's Black Population

100 residents of Lebanon, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lebanon is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 1.3% of the population is Black. Lebanon ranks 10th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Black population has declined by an estimated 64.8%. Black residents' share of Lebanon's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.7%.

Lebanon is more Black than neighboring White River Junction (0% Black), Hartford Village (0% Black), and Norwich (0% Black). Lebanon is less Black than neighboring Hanover (3.3% Black), and Wilder (1.6% Black).

Lebanon's Asian Population

1,008 residents of Lebanon, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lebanon is slightly higher than in New Hampshire overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Lebanon ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Asian residents' share of Lebanon's population has decreased from 8.2% to 6.7%.

Lebanon is more Asian than neighboring White River Junction (4.1% Asian), Wilder (2% Asian), Hartford Village (0% Asian), and Norwich (4.6% Asian). Lebanon is less Asian than neighboring Hanover (13.6% Asian).

Lebanon's Hispanic Population

462 residents of Lebanon, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lebanon is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Lebanon ranks 18th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Lebanon's population has decreased from 4.0% to 3.1%.

Lebanon is more Hispanic than neighboring Wilder (0.6% Hispanic), and Norwich (2.2% Hispanic). Lebanon is less Hispanic than neighboring Hanover (6.7% Hispanic), White River Junction (3.2% Hispanic), and Hartford Village (6.8% Hispanic).

Lebanon's Native American/Other Population

110 residents of Lebanon, or 0.7% 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 New Hampshire overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Lebanon ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 8.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lebanon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Lebanon is more Native American/Other than neighboring White River Junction (0.2% Native American/Other), Wilder (0% Native American/Other), Hartford Village (0% Native American/Other), and Norwich (0% Native American/Other). Lebanon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hanover (1.3% Native American/Other).

Lebanon's Multiracial Population

669 residents of Lebanon, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lebanon is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Lebanon ranks 18th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Lebanon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

Lebanon is more Multiracial than neighboring White River Junction (2% Multiracial), Wilder (3.6% Multiracial), and Hartford Village (2.1% Multiracial). Lebanon is less Multiracial than neighboring Hanover (6.1% Multiracial), and Norwich (9% 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.