State
County
Land Area (mi²)
14.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,019.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.45% (67)
Growth Since 2010
3.16% (458)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Lebanon, Missouri Population 2021
14,932
Lebanon is a city located in Laclede County Missouri. It is also the county seat of Laclede County. With a 2020 population of 14,932, it is the 50th largest city in Missouri and the 2322nd largest city in the United States . Lebanon is currently growing at a rate of 0.45% annually and its population has increased by 3.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,474 in 2010. Spanning over 15 miles, Lebanon has a population density of 1,020 people per square mile.
The average household income in Lebanon is $49,856 with a poverty rate of 20.43%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $666 per month, and the median house value is $99,800. The median age in Lebanon is 35 years, 33 years for males, and 39.1 years for females.
Lebanon Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lebanonwas:
- White: 92.29%
- Two or more races: 4.81%
- Black or African American: 1.32%
- Other race: 0.59%
- Asian: 0.55%
- Native American: 0.40%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.03%
The current population of Lebanon, Missouri is 14,932 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 14,932.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 14,474.
2020 and 2021 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 35,977 | 127 | 0.35% |
| 2020 | 35,850 | 127 | 0.35% |
| 2019 | 35,723 | 127 | 0.36% |
| 2018 | 35,596 | 178 | 0.50% |
| 2017 | 35,418 | -32 | -0.09% |
| 2016 | 35,450 | -19 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 35,469 | -61 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 35,530 | -124 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 35,654 | 172 | 0.48% |
| 2012 | 35,482 | -186 | -0.52% |
| 2011 | 35,668 | -32 | -0.09% |
| 2010 | 35,700 | 0.00% |
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,523 | 92.29% |
| Two or More Races | 705 | 4.81% |
| Black or African American | 194 | 1.32% |
| Some Other Race | 87 | 0.59% |
| Asian | 81 | 0.55% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 58 | 0.40% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.03% |
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Lebanon Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,132 | 2.33 | 51.5 |
| Married | 2,896 | 3.02 | 65.1 |
| Non Family | 2,056 | 1.12 | 37.9 |
| Female | 809 | 2.68 | 42.6 |
| Male | 371 | 2.92 | 41.2 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 372 | 3.83% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,162 | 11.96% |
| High School Graduate | 3,577 | 36.82% |
| Some College | 2,477 | 25.50% |
| Associates Degree | 877 | 9.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 856 | 8.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 393 | 4.05% |
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Lebanon Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,836 | 7,406 | 1,140 |
| 2+ Races | 329 | 302 | 28 |
| Hispanic | 287 | 260 | |
| Black | 149 | 135 | 21 |
| Other Race | 67 | 59 | |
| Asian | 60 | 52 | 39 |
| Native American | 58 | 21 | 21 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 65.00%.
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$31,878
Average Earnings
$38,258
Average Male
$25,417
Average Female
Lebanon Language by Age
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Lebanon Language
97.32% of Lebanon residents speak only English, while 2.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.86% of the population.
Lebanon Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,657 | 2,378 | 18.79% |
| Hispanic | 596 | 270 | 45.30% |
| Multiple | 705 | 165 | 23.40% |
| Black | 172 | 40 | 23.26% |
| Native | 58 | 37 | 63.79% |
| Asian | 81 | 22 | 27.16% |
20.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.63%
Male Poverty Rate
22.09%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lebanon
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lebanon is Native, with 63.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lebanon is White, with 18.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.33%.
Lebanon Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Lebanon Married by Age and Sex
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Lebanon Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Lebanon Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 968 | 9.49% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 16.43% |
| Other Race | 47 | 70.15% |
| Black | 24 | 14.46% |
| Native American | 21 | 36.21% |
Lebanon Veterans by Education
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10.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
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62.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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62.90%
Born in Lebanon
98.85%
Native Born
1.15%
Foreign Born
0.54%
Non Citizen
0.61%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.85% of Lebanon residents were born in the United States, with 62.90% having been born in Missouri. 0.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,932 | 67 | 0.45% |
| 2020 | 14,865 | 67 | 0.45% |
| 2019 | 14,798 | 67 | 0.45% |
| 2018 | 14,731 | 155 | 1.06% |
| 2017 | 14,576 | -5 | -0.03% |
| 2016 | 14,581 | 8 | 0.05% |
| 2015 | 14,573 | -24 | -0.16% |
| 2014 | 14,597 | -47 | -0.32% |
| 2013 | 14,644 | 118 | 0.81% |
| 2012 | 14,526 | -45 | -0.31% |
| 2011 | 14,571 | 46 | 0.32% |
| 2010 | 14,525 | 2,370 | 1.80% |
| 2000 | 12,155 | 2,172 | 1.99% |
| 1990 | 9,983 | 476 | 0.49% |
| 1980 | 9,507 | 891 | 0.99% |
| 1970 | 8,616 | 396 | 0.47% |
| 1960 | 8,220 | 1,412 | 1.90% |
| 1950 | 6,808 | 1,783 | 3.08% |
| 1940 | 5,025 | 1,463 | 3.50% |
| 1930 | 3,562 | 714 | 2.26% |
| 1920 | 2,848 | 0.00% |