Lebanon County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lebanon County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 143,592. It is the 24th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lebanon County is 41.3 years. This is about average than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lebanon County is $76,350. This is about average than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.6%. This is 10% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $227,300. Housing costs are 5% lower than the state median of $240,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lebanon County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.7%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (14.7% vs 8.4%). The Asian population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

23.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.1%.