Lebanon, NJ Demographics

A map of Lebanon's Population by Race

Lebanon, New Jersey has an estimated population of 1,675, a less than 1% change from the 1,665 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.7% White, 8.4% Hispanic, 3.0% Multiracial, 0.8% Native American/Other, 0.6% Asian, and 0.4% Black. 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 New Jersey 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 35.2% in 2020 and 24.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lebanon is ranked the 491st most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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 488th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lebanon's White Population

1,452 residents of Lebanon, or 86.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lebanon is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Lebanon ranks 268th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's White population has grown by an estimated 9.3%. White residents' share of Lebanon's population has increased from 79.8% to 86.7%.

Lebanon is more White than neighboring Annandale (78.4% White), High Bridge (72.9% White), White House Station (80.4% White), and Clinton (74.5% White). Lebanon is less White than neighboring Califon (89% White).

Lebanon's Black Population

7 residents of Lebanon, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lebanon is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Lebanon ranks 277th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Black population has declined by an estimated 90.0%. Black residents' share of Lebanon's population has decreased from 4.2% to 0.4%.

Lebanon is more Black than neighboring Annandale (0.2% Black), and Califon (0.2% Black). Lebanon is less Black than neighboring High Bridge (3.8% Black), and White House Station (0.7% Black).

Lebanon's Asian Population

10 residents of Lebanon, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lebanon is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Lebanon ranks 308th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. Asian residents' share of Lebanon's population has decreased from 4.2% to 0.6%.

Lebanon is more Asian than neighboring Califon (0.5% Asian). Lebanon is less Asian than neighboring Annandale (8.2% Asian), High Bridge (9.2% Asian), White House Station (10.2% Asian), and Clinton (7.2% Asian).

Lebanon's Hispanic Population

141 residents of Lebanon, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lebanon is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Lebanon ranks 389th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Lebanon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.4%.

Lebanon is more Hispanic than neighboring Annandale (7.3% Hispanic), White House Station (5% Hispanic), and Califon (7.4% Hispanic). Lebanon is less Hispanic than neighboring High Bridge (11.6% Hispanic), and Clinton (13.3% Hispanic).

Lebanon's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Lebanon, or 0.8% 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 Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Lebanon ranks 629th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 366.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lebanon's population has increased from 0.2% to 0.8%.

Lebanon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Annandale (0% Native American/Other), High Bridge (0% Native American/Other), White House Station (0% Native American/Other), and Califon (0% Native American/Other). Lebanon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clinton (1.1% Native American/Other).

Lebanon's Multiracial Population

51 residents of Lebanon, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lebanon is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Lebanon ranks 386th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Lebanon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

Lebanon is more Multiracial than neighboring High Bridge (2.4% Multiracial), and Califon (2.8% Multiracial). Lebanon is less Multiracial than neighboring Annandale (5.9% Multiracial), White House Station (3.7% Multiracial), and Clinton (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.