Lebanon, PA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    144,186
    US Senator
    John Fetterman
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Dave McCormick
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    41.1
    0.484% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    10.1%
    4.49% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $78,425
    2.72% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $242,000
    6.47% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    69,025
    0.457% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Lebanon, 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.

    98.4% of the residents in Lebanon, PA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Lebanon, PA are Lebanon Valley College (715 degrees awarded in 2024), Empire Beauty School-Lebanon (24 degrees), and Champ's Barber School-Lebanon (4 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Lebanon, PA was $242,000, and the homeownership rate was 71.3%.

    Most people in Lebanon, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Lebanon, PA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Lebanon, PA is home to a population of 144k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.23% of Lebanon, PA residents were born outside of the country (6.1k people).

    In 2024, there were 11 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (113k people) in Lebanon, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.3k Other (Hispanic) and 6.09k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.4%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.4% of Lebanon, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Lebanon, PA was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lebanon, PA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      113k ± 448
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      10.3k ± 1.08k
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      6.09k ± 868
    15.2%
    Hispanic Population
    21.9k people

    In 2024, there were 11 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (113k people) in Lebanon, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.3k Other (Hispanic) and 6.09k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    15.2% of the people in Lebanon, PA are hispanic (21.9k people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Dominican Republic
      103,235 ± 7,857 people
    2. India
      102,082 ± 7,813 people
    3. China
      73,024 ± 6,616 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 103,235 Pennsylvania residents, followed by India with 102,082 and China with 73,024.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.23%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    6.1k people
    4.11%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    5.91k people

    As of 2024, 4.23% of Lebanon, PA residents (6.1k 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, PA was 4.11%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      3,066 ± 350
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,846 ± 349
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      928 ± 202

    Lebanon, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.66 times greater than any other conflict.

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

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    Health

    91% of the population of Lebanon, PA has health coverage, with 48.3% on employee plans, 14.3% on Medicaid, 14.7% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 1.86% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1,265 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,265 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1400 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 345 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,265 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

    Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,265 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,265 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 18.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    9.01%
    Uninsured
    48.3%
    Employer Coverage
    14.3%
    Medicaid
    14.7%
    Medicare
    11.9%
    Non-Group
    1.86%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lebanon, PA grew by 4.11% from 8.66% to 9.01%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Lebanon, PA employs 69k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Lebanon, PA were Health Care & Social Assistance (11,825 people), Manufacturing (9,071 people), and Retail Trade (8,482 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($79,030), Public Administration ($69,502), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($67,061).

    Employment

    Occupations

    69k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,000
    0.457%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.05%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lebanon, PA grew at a rate of 0.457%, from 68.7k employees to 69k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lebanon, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,917 people), Sales & Related Occupations (6,813 people), and Management Occupations (6,764 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lebanon, PA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    69k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,000
    0.457%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.05%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lebanon, PA grew at a rate of 0.457%, from 68.7k employees to 69k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lebanon, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (11,825 people), Manufacturing (9,071 people), and Retail Trade (8,482 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lebanon, PA, though some of these residents may live in Lebanon, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $57,735
    Median earning men ± $2,307
    $38,676
    Median earning women ± $2,545

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($77,638), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,298), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($65,429).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($54,972), Manufacturing ($51,216), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,026).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.78%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% 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 18.1%.

    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
    1. 245
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 172
      Construction
    3. 162
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $627k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $603k
      Manufacturing
    3. $251k
      Wholesale Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

    John Fetterman and Dave McCormick 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

    Voting results are not available for Lebanon, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.7%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.491%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

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

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Pennsylvania

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    John Fetterman
    Senator from Pennsylvania3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023
    Dave McCormick
    Senator from Pennsylvania1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    John Fetterman and Dave McCormick 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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Lebanon, PA awarded 743 degrees. The student population of Lebanon, PA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 899 male students and 1,309 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Lebanon, PA are White (607 and 82.5%), Hispanic or Latino (51 and 6.93%), Black or African American (26 and 3.53%), and Asian (19 and 2.58%).

    The largest universities in Lebanon, PA by number of degrees awarded are Lebanon Valley College (715 and 96.2%), Empire Beauty School-Lebanon (24 and 3.23%), and Champ's Barber School-Lebanon (4 and 0.538%).

    The most popular majors in Lebanon, PA are Kinesiology & Exercise Science (76 and 10.2%), General Business Administration & Management (75 and 10.1%), and Physical Therapy (46 and 6.19%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $50,600.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Lebanon, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 2,208 (40.7% men and 59.3% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 2,208 students enrolled in Lebanon, PA, 40.7% men and 59.3% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,819 records, of which 59.8% were women and 40.2% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Kinesiology & Exercise Science
      76 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      39 degrees awarded
    3. General Psychology
      31 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lebanon, PA was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 76 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Lebanon Valley College
      715 degrees awarded
    2. Empire Beauty School-Lebanon
      24 degrees awarded
    3. Champ's Barber School-Lebanon
      4 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lebanon Valley College with 715 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 274 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lebanon, PA, which is 0.584 times less than the 469 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 607 degrees mean that there were 11.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 51 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($50,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,480) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Lebanon, PA was $242,000 in 2024, which is 0.727 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $227,300 to $242,000, a 6.47% increase. The homeownership rate in Lebanon, PA is 71.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Lebanon, PA have an average commute time of 22.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lebanon, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $242,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$5,362
    $40,419
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,402

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

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

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    Rent vs Own

    71.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    63.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 71.3% of the housing units in Lebanon, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.3%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $78,425
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,044
    56.7k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,826

    In 2024, the median household income of the 56.7k households in Lebanon, PA grew to $78,425 from the previous year's value of $76,350.

    The following chart displays the households in Lebanon, 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Lebanon, PA is from Pennsylvania.
    0.463
    2024 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
    0.463
    2023 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

    In 2024, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0903% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (74.1%)
    2. Worked At Home (12%)
    3. Carpooled (8.69%)

    In 2024, 74.1% of workers in Lebanon, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12%) and those who carpooled to work (8.69%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    22.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Lebanon, PA have a shorter commute time (22.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.3% of the workforce in Lebanon, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    10.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lebanon, PA (14.2k out of 140k 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 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lebanon, 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.

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