Lebanon city, New Hampshire Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Lebanon city is a small city located in New Hampshire, within Grafton County. The total population is 14,759. It ranks as the 10th most populous out of 100 cities and towns in New Hampshire.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lebanon city is 38.6 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 43.2 years. Only 14.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 10.3% 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 Lebanon city is $92,288. This is 3% lower than the state median of $95,628. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.6%. This is 21% higher than the state poverty rate of 7.2%. The unemployment rate is 0.9%. This is 73% lower than the state rate of 3.4%. The median home value is $345,100. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $367,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 49.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% lower than the state average of 72.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lebanon city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.0% of all residents. Asian residents account for 7.4%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.4%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (7.4% vs 2.6%).

Education

56.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% higher than the state rate of 39.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.8%. Notably, 30.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lebanon city, New Hampshire is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against New Hampshire state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 100 Census-designated places in New Hampshire. For official data, visit data.census.gov.