Lebanon, TN

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    44,788
    US Senator
    Marsha Blackburn
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Bill Hagerty
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    35
    1.96% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    13.1%
    6.22% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $72,848
    2.14% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $378,400
    5.32% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    22,437
    8.65% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Lebanon, TN 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% of the residents in Lebanon, TN are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Lebanon, TN are Cumberland University (669 degrees awarded in 2024) and Genesis Career College-Lebanon (56 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Lebanon, TN was $378,400, and the homeownership rate was 62.4%.

    Most people in Lebanon, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27 minutes. The average car ownership in Lebanon, TN was 2 cars per household.

    Population & Diversity

    Lebanon, TN is home to a population of 44.8k people, from which 95% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.51% of Lebanon, TN residents were born outside of the country (3.36k people).

    In 2024, there were 5.81 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (31.2k people) in Lebanon, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.37k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.97k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Citizenship

    95%
    2024 Citizenship
    95.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 95% of Lebanon, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Lebanon, TN was 95.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lebanon, TN
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      31.2k ± 1.25k
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      5.37k ± 704
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      1.97k ± 572
    10.7%
    Hispanic Population
    4.78k people

    In 2024, there were 5.81 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (31.2k people) in Lebanon, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.37k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.97k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    10.7% of the people in Lebanon, TN are hispanic (4.78k people).

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

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      95,077 ± 7,519 people
    2. Guatemala
      31,959 ± 4,379 people
    3. Honduras
      26,792 ± 4,011 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 95,077 Tennessee residents, followed by Guatemala with 31,959 and Honduras with 26,792.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    7.51%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    3.36k people
    6.95%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    2.91k people

    As of 2024, 7.51% of Lebanon, TN residents (3.36k 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, TN was 6.95%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      739 ± 307
    2. Vietnam
      709 ± 175
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      409 ± 162

    Lebanon, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.04 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    90.5% of the population of Lebanon, TN has health coverage, with 49.8% on employee plans, 13.4% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 2.94% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Tennessee see 1,437 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,437 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1779 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 500 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 25.9% between 18 and 34 years, 34.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    9.49%
    Uninsured
    49.8%
    Employer Coverage
    13.4%
    Medicaid
    11.5%
    Medicare
    12.8%
    Non-Group
    2.94%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lebanon, TN grew by 3.06% from 9.21% to 9.49%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lebanon, TN 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, TN employs 22.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Lebanon, TN were Retail Trade (3,163 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,120 people), and Manufacturing (2,451 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($102,083), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($96,648), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,317).

    Occupations

    22.4k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,443
    8.65%
    1 Year growth
    ± 8.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lebanon, TN grew at a rate of 8.65%, from 20.7k employees to 22.4k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lebanon, TN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,700 people), Management Occupations (2,457 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,889 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lebanon, TN.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Employment by Industries

    22.4k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,443
    8.65%
    1 Year growth
    ± 8.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lebanon, TN grew at a rate of 8.65%, from 20.7k employees to 22.4k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lebanon, TN, are Retail Trade (3,163 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,120 people), and Manufacturing (2,451 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lebanon, TN, though some of these residents may live in Lebanon, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $55,535
    Median earning men ± $3,557
    $40,287
    Median earning women ± $3,159

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($120,685), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($90,694), and Public Administration ($66,574).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,771), Construction ($57,692), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($49,897).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    3.15%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 3.29M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 3.15% 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 10.8%.

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

    Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    US Senators from Tennessee

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    Marsha Blackburn
    Senator from Tennessee1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2019
    Bill Hagerty
    Senator from Tennessee2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

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

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Lebanon, TN awarded 725 degrees. The student population of Lebanon, TN in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,648 male students and 1,905 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Lebanon, TN are White (417 and 60.3%), Unknown (112 and 16.2%), Black or African American (70 and 10.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (64 and 9.26%).

    The largest universities in Lebanon, TN by number of degrees awarded are Cumberland University (669 and 92.3%) and Genesis Career College-Lebanon (56 and 7.72%).

    The most popular majors in Lebanon, TN are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (145 and 20%), General Business Administration & Management (97 and 13.4%), and Registered Nursing (65 and 8.97%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $26,640.

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
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    In 2024 in Lebanon, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 67.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 40.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 3,553 (46.4% men and 53.6% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 3,553 students enrolled in Lebanon, TN, 46.4% men and 53.6% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,942 records, of which 61.4% were women and 38.6% men.

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    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. 65 degrees awarded
    2. 43 degrees awarded
    3. 26 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lebanon, TN was Registered Nursing with 65 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. 669 degrees awarded
    2. 56 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cumberland University with 669 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 281 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lebanon, TN, which is 0.633 times less than the 444 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 417 degrees mean that there were 3.72 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 112 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($26,640) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) 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, TN was $378,400 in 2024, which is 1.14 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $359,300 to $378,400, a 5.32% increase. The homeownership rate in Lebanon, TN is 62.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Lebanon, TN have an average commute time of 27 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lebanon, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Property

    $378,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$12,995
    $10,784
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$941

    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, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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    Rent vs Own

    62.4%
    Homeownership
    2024
    71.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 62.4% of the housing units in Lebanon, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.2%.

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

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    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $72,848
    Median Household Income
    ± $6,129
    17.3k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,136

    In 2024, the median household income of the 17.3k households in Lebanon, TN grew to $72,848 from the previous year's value of $71,320.

    The following chart displays the households in Lebanon, TN 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 $60k - $75k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Lebanon, TN is from Tennessee.
    0.457
    2024 Wage GINI in Tennessee
    0.459
    2023 Wage GINI in Tennessee

    In 2024, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.505% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

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    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (75.2%)
    2. Worked At Home (13.4%)
    3. Carpooled (8.61%)

    In 2024, 75.2% of workers in Lebanon, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.4%) and those who carpooled to work (8.61%).

    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

    27 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Lebanon, TN have a longer commute time (27 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.904% of the workforce in Lebanon, TN 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, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lebanon, TN have 2 cars.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    13.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lebanon, TN (5.64k out of 43.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

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

    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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