Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lebanon, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

21,501

Median Agei

38.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.7%19,291

Two or More

4.4%955

Hispanic/Latino

1.9%415

Black

1.3%270

Other

1.2%248

Asian

1.1%245

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%65

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%605

High School Diploma

27.4%3,998

Some College (<1 yr)

8.9%1,301

Some College (1+ yr)

14.7%2,135

Associate's Degree

11%1,600

Bachelor's Degree

18.3%2,663

Master's Degree

7.5%1,092

Professional Degree

1.3%195

Doctorate

2%287

HS or Higher

95.3%

BA or Higher

29.1%

Graduate+

10.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$290,200

Median Renti

$1,090

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.1%5,100

Renter-Occupied

38.9%3,241

Total Units

8,647

Homeownership

61.1%

Vacancy Rate

3.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

2%100

$50K–$100K

1.4%69

$100K–$150K

4.5%228

$150K–$200K

9.4%478

$200K–$300K

36%1,836

$300K–$500K

37.6%1,919

$500K–$1M

8.3%425

$1M+

0.9%45

Rent Distribution

Under $500

229

$500–$750

257

$750–$1,000

722

$1,000–$1,250

1,083

$1,250–$1,500

346

$1,500–$2,000

335

$2,000+

222

Year Built

2020 or later

4.1%355

2010–2019

5%430

2000–2009

20.3%1,752

1990–1999

18.3%1,579

1980–1989

6.7%577

1970–1979

14.5%1,256

1960–1969

10%869

1950–1959

9.9%856

1940–1949

3%256

1939 or earlier

8.3%717

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

61.6%5,137

Electricity

36.6%3,054

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%112

No Fuel

0.5%38

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$83,685

Mean Household Incomei

$101,689

Per Capita Incomei

$40,432

Poverty Ratei

8.5%

Unemploymenti

1.7%

Labor Forcei

11,244

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%262

$10K–$15K

2.5%208

$15K–$20K

5.2%436

$20K–$25K

4.6%380

$25K–$30K

1.8%153

$30K–$35K

1.3%109

$35K–$40K

2.9%245

$40K–$45K

2.9%243

$45K–$50K

1.8%154

$50K–$60K

5.3%443

$60K–$75K

13.5%1,124

$75K–$100K

12.4%1,035

$100K–$125K

12.7%1,063

$125K–$150K

8.8%732

$150K–$200K

13%1,086

$200K+

8%668

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

447

Residentsi

796

Avg. Tenant Renti

$422/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

17 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing87 homes97% occupied$480/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers191 homes90% occupied$424/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 889 homes89% occupied$347/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC64 homes82% occupied$458/mo rent

811/PRAC16 homes83% occupied$347/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $83,685/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

82.1%

Very low income$25K–$42K/yr

15.8%

Low income$42K–$67K/yr

2.1%

Who Receives This Housing

69.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

12.7% of subsidized households are minority

22.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

37% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,781

Avg. Commutei

23.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,052

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,306(8% of civilian adults)