South Lebanon, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 939, South 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

South Lebanon is a small community located in Oregon, within Linn County. The total population is 939. It ranks as the 237th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in South Lebanon is 35.1 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 40.4 years. With 31.7% of the population under 18, South Lebanon has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in South Lebanon is $61,346. This is 26% lower than the state median of $83,011. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.0%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The survey records no unemployed residents in South Lebanon, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $400,800. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.5x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 89.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 41% higher than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

South Lebanon has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.7%) is well below the state average of 14.7%.

Education

5.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 85% 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 93.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for South 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.