Lebanon, OH Demographics

A map of Lebanon's Population by Race

Lebanon, Ohio has an estimated population of 21,501, an increase from the 20,841 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.7% White, 4.4% Multiracial, 1.9% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, 1.3% Black, and 1.1% Asian. 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 Ohio 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 24.3% in 2020 and 19.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lebanon is ranked the 79th most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 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 82nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lebanon's White Population

19,291 residents of Lebanon, or 89.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lebanon is considerably higher than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Lebanon ranks 946th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's White population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. White residents' share of Lebanon's population has increased from 86.7% to 89.7%.

Lebanon is more White than neighboring South Lebanon (82.4% White), Kings Mills (80.5% White), Hunter (86.4% White), and Mason (74% White). Lebanon is less White than neighboring Maineville (93.8% White).

Lebanon's Black Population

270 residents of Lebanon, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lebanon is considerably lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Lebanon ranks 286th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Black population has declined by an estimated 52.3%. Black residents' share of Lebanon's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.3%.

Lebanon is more Black than neighboring Kings Mills (0% Black), Hunter (0% Black), and Maineville (1.1% Black). Lebanon is less Black than neighboring South Lebanon (2.2% Black), and Mason (5% Black).

Lebanon's Asian Population

245 residents of Lebanon, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lebanon is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Lebanon ranks 285th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Asian population has grown by an estimated 10.9%. Asian residents' share of Lebanon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Lebanon is more Asian than neighboring Kings Mills (0% Asian), and Maineville (0.5% Asian). Lebanon is less Asian than neighboring South Lebanon (2.3% Asian), Hunter (2.9% Asian), and Mason (14% Asian).

Lebanon's Hispanic Population

415 residents of Lebanon, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lebanon is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Lebanon ranks 209th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 57.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Lebanon's population has decreased from 4.7% to 1.9%.

Lebanon is more Hispanic than neighboring South Lebanon (1.1% Hispanic), and Hunter (1.5% Hispanic). Lebanon is less Hispanic than neighboring Kings Mills (14% Hispanic), Mason (3.9% Hispanic), and Maineville (2.5% Hispanic).

Lebanon's Native American/Other Population

325 residents of Lebanon, or 1.5% 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 Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Lebanon ranks 640th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 269.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lebanon's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.5%.

Lebanon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kings Mills (0% Native American/Other), Hunter (0.4% Native American/Other), Mason (0.4% Native American/Other), and Maineville (0.1% Native American/Other). Lebanon is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Lebanon (4.9% Native American/Other).

Lebanon's Multiracial Population

955 residents of Lebanon, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lebanon is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Lebanon ranks 436th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Lebanon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.4%.

Lebanon is more Multiracial than neighboring Mason (2.7% Multiracial), and Maineville (2% Multiracial). Lebanon is less Multiracial than neighboring South Lebanon (7.1% Multiracial), Kings Mills (5.4% Multiracial), and Hunter (8.8% 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.