Lebanon, TN Demographics

A map of Lebanon's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	31,207	28,254	69.7%	73.5%
Black	5,370	4,325	12.0%	11.3%
Hispanic	4,775	3,319	10.7%	8.6%
Multiracial	2,017	1,676	4.5%	4.4%
Asian	885	571	2.0%	1.5%
Native American/Other	534	286	1.2%	0.7%

Lebanon, Tennessee has an estimated population of 44,788, a large increase from the 38,431 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.7% White, 12.0% Black, 10.7% Hispanic, 4.5% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, and 1.2% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Tennessee 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 43.7% in 2020 and 48.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lebanon is ranked the 20th most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 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 23rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lebanon's White Population

31,207 residents of Lebanon, or 69.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lebanon is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Lebanon ranks 432nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's White population has grown by an estimated 10.5%. White residents' share of Lebanon's population has decreased from 73.5% to 69.7%.

Lebanon is less White than neighboring Gladeville (94.2% White), Mount Juliet (75.3% White), Tuckers Crossroads (94.8% White), Norene (97.1% White), and Rural Hill (89.8% White).

Lebanon's Black Population

5,370 residents of Lebanon, or 12.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lebanon is slightly lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Lebanon ranks 85th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Black population has grown by an estimated 24.2%. Black residents' share of Lebanon's population has increased from 11.3% to 12.0%.

Lebanon is more Black than neighboring Gladeville (0% Black), Mount Juliet (7.3% Black), Tuckers Crossroads (0% Black), Norene (0% Black), and Rural Hill (0% Black).

Lebanon's Asian Population

885 residents of Lebanon, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lebanon is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Lebanon ranks 65th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Asian population has grown by an estimated 55.0%. Asian residents' share of Lebanon's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.0%.

Lebanon is more Asian than neighboring Gladeville (0% Asian), Tuckers Crossroads (0% Asian), Norene (0% Asian), and Rural Hill (0% Asian). Lebanon is less Asian than neighboring Mount Juliet (4.9% Asian).

Lebanon's Hispanic Population

4,775 residents of Lebanon, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lebanon is slightly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Lebanon ranks 46th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 43.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Lebanon's population has increased from 8.6% to 10.7%.

Lebanon is more Hispanic than neighboring Gladeville (5.8% Hispanic), Mount Juliet (7.4% Hispanic), Tuckers Crossroads (0% Hispanic), Norene (0% Hispanic), and Rural Hill (2.1% Hispanic).

Lebanon's Native American/Other Population

534 residents of Lebanon, or 1.2% 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 Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Lebanon ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 86.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lebanon's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.2%.

Lebanon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gladeville (0% Native American/Other), Tuckers Crossroads (0% Native American/Other), and Norene (0% Native American/Other). Lebanon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Juliet (2% Native American/Other), and Rural Hill (1.8% Native American/Other).

Lebanon's Multiracial Population

2,017 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 Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Lebanon ranks 161st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lebanon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Lebanon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

Lebanon is more Multiracial than neighboring Gladeville (0% Multiracial), Mount Juliet (3.1% Multiracial), and Norene (2.9% Multiracial). Lebanon is less Multiracial than neighboring Tuckers Crossroads (5.2% Multiracial), and Rural Hill (6.3% 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.