West Lebanon, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 789, West Lebanon's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

West Lebanon is a small community located in Indiana, within Warren County. The total population is 789. It ranks as the 409th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in West Lebanon is 50.4 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 38.1 years. Only 11.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 14.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in West Lebanon is $64,688. This is 10% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 29% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 13.9%. This is 226% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $113,300. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, West Lebanon is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

West Lebanon has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 8.6%.

Education

3.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 87% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for West Lebanon, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.