Lebanon, PA Demographics

A map of Lebanon's Population by Race

Lebanon, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 26,536, a slight decrease from the 26,814 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.3% White, 45.4% Hispanic, 2.7% Multiracial, 2.6% Black, 1.2% Asian, and 0.8% 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Pennsylvania 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 56.9% in 2020 and 56.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lebanon is ranked the 24th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 24th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lebanon's White Population

12,559 residents of Lebanon, or 47.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lebanon is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Lebanon ranks 1842nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Lebanon's population has increased from 46.5% to 47.3%.

Lebanon is less White than neighboring Sand Hill (83.4% White), Lebanon South (75.7% White), Hebron (71.6% White), Pleasant Hill (50.4% White), and Avon (77% White).

Lebanon's Black Population

698 residents of Lebanon, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lebanon is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Lebanon ranks 390th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Black population has declined by an estimated 30.8%. Black residents' share of Lebanon's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.6%.

Lebanon is more Black than neighboring Sand Hill (0% Black), Lebanon South (0.5% Black), and Avon (0.2% Black). Lebanon is less Black than neighboring Hebron (3.2% Black), and Pleasant Hill (4% Black).

Lebanon's Asian Population

316 residents of Lebanon, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lebanon is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Lebanon ranks 700th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Asian population has grown by an estimated 45.0%. Asian residents' share of Lebanon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Lebanon is more Asian than neighboring Lebanon South (0.3% Asian), Pleasant Hill (0.6% Asian), and Avon (0.9% Asian). Lebanon is less Asian than neighboring Sand Hill (1.3% Asian), and Hebron (6.9% Asian).

Lebanon's Hispanic Population

12,037 residents of Lebanon, or 45.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lebanon is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Lebanon ranks 8th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Lebanon's population has decreased from 46.2% to 45.4%.

Lebanon is more Hispanic than neighboring Sand Hill (10.3% Hispanic), Lebanon South (17.5% Hispanic), Hebron (18.3% Hispanic), Pleasant Hill (35.2% Hispanic), and Avon (17.7% Hispanic).

Lebanon's Native American/Other Population

215 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Lebanon ranks 657th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 59.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lebanon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Lebanon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lebanon South (0% Native American/Other), Hebron (0% Native American/Other), Pleasant Hill (0% Native American/Other), and Avon (0% Native American/Other). Lebanon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sand Hill (2.6% Native American/Other).

Lebanon's Multiracial Population

711 residents of Lebanon, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lebanon is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Lebanon ranks 1494th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Lebanon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Lebanon is more Multiracial than neighboring Sand Hill (2.3% Multiracial), and Hebron (0% Multiracial). Lebanon is less Multiracial than neighboring Lebanon South (6.1% Multiracial), Pleasant Hill (9.8% Multiracial), and Avon (4.2% 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.