Lebanon, NH

Census Place

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2024 Population

14,999

US Senator

Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maggie Hassan

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

38.9

0.777% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

6.99%

19% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$98,147

6.35% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$385,400

11.7% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

9,276

4.78% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Lebanon, NH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.6% of the residents in Lebanon, NH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lebanon, NH are Upper Valley Educators Institute (30 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Lebanon, NH was $385,400, and the homeownership rate was 51.2%.

Most people in Lebanon, NH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14 minutes. The average car ownership in Lebanon, NH was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Lebanon, NH is home to a population of 15k people, from which 95.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.59% of Lebanon, NH residents were born outside of the country (1.29k people).

In 2024, there were 12.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.7k people) in Lebanon, NH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.01k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 454 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.6%

2024 Citizenship

94.9%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.6% of Lebanon, NH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Lebanon, NH was 94.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lebanon, NH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lebanon, NH

White (Non-Hispanic)
12.7k ± 341
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.01k ± 247
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
454 ± 169

3.08%

Hispanic Population

462 people

3.08% of the people in Lebanon, NH are hispanic (462 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Lebanon, NH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New Hampshire.

Most Common Origin

Canada
7,876 ± 2,173 people
India
7,313 ± 2,094 people
Dominican Republic
5,938 ± 1,888 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Hampshire was Canada, the natal country of 7,876 New Hampshire residents, followed by India with 7,313 and Dominican Republic with 5,938.

Foreign-Born Population

8.59%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

1.29k people

9.19%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.36k people

As of 2024, 8.59% of Lebanon, NH residents (1.29k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lebanon, NH was 9.19%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lebanon, NH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
317 ± 152
Gulf War (2001-)
183 ± 125
Gulf War (1990s)
175 ± 105

Lebanon, NH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.73 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Lebanon, NH.

Health

93.8% of the population of Lebanon, NH has health coverage, with 55.6% on employee plans, 10.5% on Medicaid, 14.3% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 1.74% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Hampshire see 1,149 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,149 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1302 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 250 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.3% were men and 53.7% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 15.2% under 18 years, 28.4% between 18 and 34 years, 35.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.3% were men and 53.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.17%

Uninsured

55.6%

Employer Coverage

10.5%

Medicaid

14.3%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

1.74%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lebanon, NH declined by 3.63% from 6.4% to 6.17%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lebanon, NH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Lebanon, NH employs 9.28k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Lebanon, NH were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,535 people), Educational Services (1,744 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (957 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($125,664), Finance & Insurance ($90,660), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($90,104).

Employment

Occupations

9.28k

2024 Value

± 828

4.78%

1 Year growth

± 12.5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lebanon, NH grew at a rate of 4.78%, from 8.85k employees to 9.28k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lebanon, NH, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (1,380 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,075 people), and Management Occupations (920 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lebanon, NH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Hampshire.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Hampshire (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

9.28k

2024 Value

± 828

4.78%

1 Year growth

± 12.5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lebanon, NH grew at a rate of 4.78%, from 8.85k employees to 9.28k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lebanon, NH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,535 people), Educational Services (1,744 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (957 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lebanon, NH, though some of these residents may live in Lebanon, NH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$61,061

Median earning men ± $8,573

$50,878

Median earning women ± $8,119

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($150,322), Information ($102,788), and Manufacturing ($97,841).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($125,137), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($90,191), and Construction ($60,243).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Hampshire.

Y-Axis

2.71%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 693k people employed in New Hampshire. This represents a 2.71% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 16.3%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Hampshire.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Hampshire went to Kamala Harris with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.536%).

Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan are the senators currently representing the state of New Hampshire. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Hampshire is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Lebanon, NH. Showing the available data for New Hampshire.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (50.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (47.9%)
Republican Party
Chase Oliver (0.536%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Hampshire went to Kamala Harris with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.536%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Hampshire for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Hampshire

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New Hampshire.

Jeanne Shaheen

Senator from New Hampshire

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Maggie Hassan

Senator from New Hampshire

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan are the senators currently representing New Hampshire.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Hampshire over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Lebanon, NH awarded 30 degrees. The student population of Lebanon, NH in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 18 male students and 33 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lebanon, NH are White (28 and 93.3%) and Unknown (2 and 6.67%).

The largest universities in Lebanon, NH by number of degrees awarded are Upper Valley Educators Institute (30 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Lebanon, NH are Secondary School Administration (18 and 60%), Elementary Education & Teaching (10 and 33.3%), and General Science Teacher Education (1 and 3.33%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 51 students enrolled in Lebanon, NH, 35.3% men and 64.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 45 records, of which 62.2% were women and 37.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Secondary School Administration

Most Common

18 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Post-Masters Certificate recipients in Lebanon, NH was Secondary School Administration with 18 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Post-Masters Certificate from schools in Lebanon, NH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Upper Valley Educators Institute

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

30 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Upper Valley Educators Institute with 30 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 4 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lebanon, NH, which is 0.154 times less than the 26 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 28 degrees mean that there were 14 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 2 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lebanon, NH was $385,400 in 2024, which is 1.16 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $345,100 to $385,400, a 11.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Lebanon, NH is 51.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Lebanon, NH have an average commute time of 14 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lebanon, NH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$385,400

Median Property Value 2024

±$29,236

$3,544

Median Property Taxes

±$403

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lebanon, NH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lebanon, NH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

51.2%

Homeownership

2024

61.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 51.2% of the housing units in Lebanon, NH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lebanon, NH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$98,147

Median Household Income

± $10,156

6.92k

Number of Households

± 664

In 2024, the median household income of the 6.92k households in Lebanon, NH grew to $98,147 from the previous year's value of $92,288.

The following chart displays the households in Lebanon, NH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lebanon, NH is from New Hampshire.

0.452

2024 Wage GINI in New Hampshire

0.451

2023 Wage GINI in New Hampshire

In 2024, the income inequality in New Hampshire was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.226% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New Hampshire was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Hampshire in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Hampshire across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (63.2%)
Worked At Home (22.8%)
Carpooled (8.42%)

In 2024, 63.2% of workers in Lebanon, NH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (22.8%) and those who carpooled to work (8.42%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

14 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lebanon, NH have a shorter commute time (14 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.686% of the workforce in Lebanon, NH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lebanon, NH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lebanon, NH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lebanon, NH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.99% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lebanon, NH (1.04k out of 14.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lebanon, NH is White, followed by Two Or More and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.