Lebanon County, PA

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2020 Population

140,410

0.487% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

41.1

0.244% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

10.7%

0.696% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$61,632

2.24% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$176,000

2.74% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

67,281

1.65% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Lebanon County, PA had a population of 140k people with a median age of 41.1 and a median household income of $61,632. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Lebanon County, PA grew from 139,729 to 140,410, a 0.487% increase and its median household income grew from $60,281 to $61,632, a 2.24% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lebanon County, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.3%), Other (Hispanic) (7.26%), White (Hispanic) (4.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.01%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.48%).

None of the households in Lebanon County, PA 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.

98.3% of the residents in Lebanon County, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lebanon County, PA are Lebanon Valley College (618 degrees awarded in 2021), Lebanon County Area Vocational Technical School (72 degrees), and Evangelical Theological Seminary (48 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Lebanon County, PA was $176,000, and the homeownership rate was 70.5%.

Most people in Lebanon County, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Lebanon County, PA was 2 cars per household.

Lebanon County, PA borders Berks County, PA, Dauphin County, PA, Lancaster County, PA, and Schuylkill County, PA.

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Population & Diversity

Lebanon County, PA is home to a population of 140k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.05% of Lebanon County, PA residents were born outside of the country (5.69k people).

In 2020, there were 11.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (114k people) in Lebanon County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.2k Other (Hispanic) and 6.04k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.3%

2020 Citizenship

97.9%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.3% of Lebanon County, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Lebanon County, PA was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lebanon County, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
114k ± 274
Other (Hispanic)
10.2k ± 1.2k
White (Hispanic)
6.04k ± 991

13.6%

Hispanic Population

19k people

13.6% of the people in Lebanon County, PA are hispanic (19k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lebanon County, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

India
92,750 ± 7,450 people
Dominican Republic
72,397 ± 6,587 people
China
65,642 ± 6,274 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 92,750 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 72,397 and China with 65,642.

Foreign-Born Population

4.05%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.69k people

4.39%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

6.13k people

As of 2020, 4.05% of Lebanon County, PA residents (5.69k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lebanon County, PA was 4.39%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,306 ± 451
Gulf War (2001-)
1,300 ± 231
Gulf War (1990s)
1,267 ± 262

Lebanon County, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.54 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lebanon County, PA employs 67.3k people. The largest industries in Lebanon County, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (11,247 people), Manufacturing (9,773 people), and Retail Trade (8,365 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($68,352), Utilities ($59,107), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($56,577).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,196. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

67.3k

2020 Value

± 1,796

−1.65%

1 Year decline

± 3.69%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Lebanon County, PA declined at a rate of −1.65%, from 68.4k employees to 67.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lebanon County, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,710 people), Sales & Related Occupations (6,963 people), and Management Occupations (6,172 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lebanon County, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

67.3k

2020 Value

± 1,796

−1.65%

1 Year decline

± 3.69%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Lebanon County, PA declined at a rate of −1.65%, from 68.4k employees to 67.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lebanon County, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (11,247 people), Manufacturing (9,773 people), and Retail Trade (8,365 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lebanon County, PA, though some of these residents may live in Lebanon County, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,649

Median earning men ± $1,268

$30,282

Median earning women ± $1,088

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($68,810), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,400), and Manufacturing ($52,180).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($45,793), Construction ($42,974), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,228).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

897
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
884
Manufacturing
617
Other Services, Except Public Administration

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.52M
Manufacturing
$840k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$226k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $110B, followed by Mixed freight ($76.1B) and Electronics ($43.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Pennsylvania products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Pennsylvania.

$722B

2020 Value in Pennsylvania

$1.46T

Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $722B. This is expected to increase 103% to $1.46T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Pennsylvania trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$73.7B
New York
$72.6B
Ohio
$36B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.7B, followed by New York with $72.6B and Ohio and $36B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Pennsylvania shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lebanon County, PA went to Donald J. Trump with 65.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.38%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.38%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Lebanon County, PA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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

Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

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 Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Lebanon County, PA awarded 760 degrees. The student population of Lebanon County, PA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,106 male students and 2,632 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lebanon County, PA are White (625 and 83.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (52 and 6.94%), Black or African American (35 and 4.67%), and Asian (16 and 2.14%).

The largest universities in Lebanon County, PA by number of degrees awarded are Lebanon Valley College (618 and 81.3%), Lebanon County Area Vocational Technical School (72 and 9.47%), and Evangelical Theological Seminary (48 and 6.32%).

The most popular majors in Lebanon County, PA are Kinesiology & Exercise Science (85 and 11.2%), General Business Administration & Management (85 and 11.2%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (68 and 8.95%).

The median tuition cost in Lebanon County, PA for private four year colleges is $45,860.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Lebanon County, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 4,738 (44.4% men and 55.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 4,738 students enrolled in Lebanon County, PA, 44.4% men and 55.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,772 records, of which 55.9% were women and 44.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Kinesiology & Exercise Science
85 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
44 degree-majors awarded
General Communication Sciences & Disorders
33 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lebanon County, PA was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 85 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Lebanon County, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Lebanon Valley College
618 degrees awarded
Lebanon County Area Vocational Technical School
72 degrees awarded
Evangelical Theological Seminary
48 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lebanon Valley College with 618 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 278 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lebanon County, PA, which is 0.577 times less than the 482 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 625 degrees mean that there were 12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 52 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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($45,860) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,320) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Measure

In 2020, 0.658% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.701% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (3.5M), Bachelors Degree (1.89M), and Some college (1.84M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lebanon County, PA was $176,000 in 2020, which is 0.766 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $171,300 to $176,000, a 2.74% increase. The homeownership rate in Lebanon County, PA is 70.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Lebanon County, PA have an average commute time of 22.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lebanon County, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lebanon County, PA is $61,632. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Lebanon County, PA was Census Tract 42 with a value of $85,735, followed by Census Tract 37 and Census Tract 21, with respective values of $81,912 and $80,556.

In 2022, 13.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lebanon County, PA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.957%.

Housing

Property

$176,000

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,553

$37,987

Median Property Taxes

±$1,248

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 County, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

70.5%

Homeownership

2020

62.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 70.5% of the housing units in Lebanon County, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 42
Census Tract 37
Census Tract 21

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lebanon County, PA was Census Tract 42 with a value of $85,735, followed by Census Tract 37 and Census Tract 21, with respective values of $81,912 and $80,556.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Lebanon County, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$61,632

Median Household Income

± $1,999

53.9k

Number of Households

± 1,626

In 2020, the median household income of the 53.9k households in Lebanon County, PA grew to $61,632 from the previous year's value of $60,281.

The following chart displays the households in Lebanon County, PA 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 County, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.466

2020 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.469

2019 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2020, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.614% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (80.2%)
Carpooled (9.37%)
Worked At Home (5.84%)

In 2020, 80.2% of workers in Lebanon County, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.37%) and those who worked at home (5.84%).

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

22.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lebanon County, PA have a shorter commute time (22.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.03% of the workforce in Lebanon County, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 13.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lebanon County, PA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.957%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lebanon County, PA (14.7k out of 137k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lebanon County, PA is White, followed by Hispanic 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 12.9% of the children was living in poverty in Lebanon County, PA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 154 in Lebanon County, PA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 22.3 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

91.5% of the population of Lebanon County, PA has health coverage, with 47.8% on employee plans, 16.3% on Medicaid, 14.3% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 1.62% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Pennsylvania was $9,258 in 2014. This is a 4.29% increase from the previous year ($8,877).

Primary care physicians in Lebanon County, PA see 1751 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.82% increase from the previous year (1703 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1864 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 323 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,751 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lebanon County, PA

Primary care physicians in Lebanon County, PA see an average of 1,751 patients per year. This represents a 2.82% increase from the previous year (1,703 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lebanon County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.51%

Uninsured

47.8%

Employer Coverage

16.3%

Medicaid

14.3%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

1.62%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lebanon County, PA declined by 1.62% from 8.65% to 8.51%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 37.4 in Lebanon County, PA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lebanon County, PA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35% in Lebanon County, PA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lebanon County, PA.

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