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Lebanon, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lebanon, Oregon had a total population of 19,344, the 37th largest city in Oregon, with a median household income of $63,176, which is 24% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 17.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Lebanon Quick Facts

Population 19,344
Median Household Income $63,176
Median Home Value $336,800
Poverty Rate 17.8%
Unemployment Rate 5.8%
Median Age 37.2 years
Homeownership Rate 55.3%
Affordability Ratio 5.3x
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.3%
High School Graduation Rate 92.3%
Diversity Index 31/100
Population 19,344 37th of 420
Median Income $63,176 below average
Poverty Rate 17.8% 43% higher than national
Median Home Value $336,800 average

How Lebanon Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population18,97819,344+1.9%
Median household income$56,740$63,176+11.3%
Median home value$295,900$336,800+13.8%

How Lebanon Compares

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.9%
$25K-$50K 25.1%
$50K-$100K 28.8%
$100K+ 29.2%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
7.0%
$10K-$15K
4.3%
$15K-$20K
2.5%
$20K-$25K
3.0%
$25K-$30K
6.3%
$30K-$35K
4.0%
$35K-$40K
5.1%
$40K-$45K
4.5%
$45K-$50K
5.3%
$50K-$60K
7.0%
$60K-$75K
9.3%
$75K-$100K
12.6%
$100K-$125K
10.3%
$125K-$150K
9.9%
$150K-$200K
5.5%
$200K+
3.5%

Employment

5.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4%|National: 5.2%
59.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 55.3%
Renter 44.7%
Affordability Index Expensive
5.3x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,312/mo 24.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

31out of 100
Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Lebanon Rankings in Oregon

#37 Population of 420
#253 Median Income of 379
#208 Education of 420
#227 Home Value of 381

Other Cities in Linn County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Albany 56,839 $78,114 13.5% $389,200
Sweet Home 10,078 $56,927 19.4% $273,300
Harrisburg 3,681 $73,650 8.9% $320,900
Millersburg 3,366 $124,867 5.1% $567,200
Brownsville 1,912 $83,098 10.0% $373,000
Halsey 1,491 $106,458 7.8% $330,300
Tangent 1,290 $99,000 20.4% $377,300
Lyons 1,139 $91,875 14.8% $488,900
South Lebanon 939 $61,346 11.0% $400,800
Scio 930 $99,886 5.4% $404,800

Cities Similar to Lebanon

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

CityPopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+Poverty
Hermiston19,546$66,998$266,70016.7%10.1%
Altamont19,927$58,629$249,20022.0%16.9%
Hayesville21,246$58,624$365,40014.9%23.7%
Ashland21,259$68,028$583,80066.1%15.2%
Pendleton16,950$66,563$287,10024.7%15.0%

Population Overview

Lebanon is a small city located in Oregon, within Linn County. The total population is 19,344. It ranks as the 37th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lebanon is 37.2 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 40.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lebanon is $63,176. This is 24% lower than the state median of $83,011. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.8%. This is 49% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $336,800. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.3x. 55.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lebanon is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.7%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Asian population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

21.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 36.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lebanon, Oregon 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 Oregon state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Oregon. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lebanon, Oregon?

Lebanon, Oregon has a population of 19,344 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Lebanon, OR?

The median household income in Lebanon is $63,176, which is 22% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Lebanon, OR?

The poverty rate in Lebanon is 17.8%. This means approximately 3,377 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Lebanon, Oregon?

Lebanon's population is 82.5% White, 0.1% Black, 10.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.9% Asian.

What is the median home value in Lebanon, OR?

The median home value in Lebanon is $336,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.3x.

How educated is Lebanon, Oregon?

21.3% of adults (25+) in Lebanon hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.