Lebanon County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Name: Lebanon County, Pennsylvania Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Lebanon County, Pennsylvania has a population of 144,186, the 24th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $78,425 and the median home value is $242,000. The poverty rate is 10.1%.

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

Lebanon County Quick Facts

Population 144,186

Median Household Income $78,425

Median Home Value $242,000

Poverty Rate 10.1%

Unemployment Rate 4.3%

Median Age 41.1 years

Homeownership Rate 71.3%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 24.3%

High School Graduation 88.5%

Cities/Places 21

Population 144,186 24th of 67

Median Income $78,425 about the same as state

Poverty Rate 10.1%

Unemployment 4.3%

How Lebanon County Changed

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

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	143,592	144,186	+0.4%
Median household income	$76,350	$78,425	+2.7%
Median home value	$227,300	$242,000	+6.5%

Median Household Income

Lebanon

$78,425

$77,971

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lebanon

$242,000

$254,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.7%

$25K-$50K 19.0%

$50K-$100K 30.4%

$100K+ 38.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.1%

$10K-$15K

2.1%

$15K-$20K

3.0%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

3.3%

$30K-$35K

4.5%

$35K-$40K

3.4%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

6.4%

$60K-$75K

10.0%

$75K-$100K

14.0%

$100K-$125K

11.4%

$125K-$150K

8.6%

$150K-$200K

9.6%

$200K+

8.4%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

63.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.3%

Renter 28.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,110/mo 17.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.5%

18-34

19.8%

35-54

24.0%

55-74

24.8%

75+

9.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Lebanon County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Lebanon	26,536	$48,456	22.9%	$156,500
Palmyra	7,755	$77,469	11.6%	$227,500
Campbelltown	6,092	$119,175	3.8%	$349,500
Annville	4,915	$71,321	4.3%	$199,200
Cornwall	4,623	$107,583	2.1%	$333,700
Newmanstown	3,227	$90,177	10.4%	$260,500
Pleasant Hill	3,128	$55,676	21.5%	$191,700
Myerstown	3,124	$59,057	7.1%	$186,300
Sand Hill	2,513	$100,583	1.6%	$227,400
Lebanon South	2,374	$63,697	14.1%	$209,200
Jonestown	1,893	$89,000	6.9%	$231,800
Cleona	1,882	$72,688	9.0%	$177,600
Richland	1,547	$93,900	2.6%	$207,300
Avon	1,397	$65,800	4.1%	$215,200
Fredericksburg (Lebanon County)	1,226	$93,542	6.6%	$261,800
Hebron	1,125	$79,769	5.2%	$163,100
Schaefferstown	942	$99,336	2.6%	$222,300
Quentin	720	$85,500	9.4%	$236,700
Mount Gretna Heights	325	$99,792	1.5%	$377,000
Timber Hills	306	$139,833	0.0%	$361,100
Mount Gretna	208	$113,500	8.2%	$384,900

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Population Overview

Lebanon County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 144,186. It is the 24th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 21 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lebanon County is 41.1 years. This is about the same as the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lebanon County is $78,425. This is about the same as the state median of $77,971. It is also 3% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $242,000. Housing costs are 5% lower than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 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 78.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.2%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (15.2% vs 8.7%). The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

24.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Lebanon County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Pennsylvania and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania?

Lebanon County has a population of 144,186, making it the 24th most populous county in Pennsylvania.

What is the median income in Lebanon County?

The median household income in Lebanon County is $78,425 with a poverty rate of 10.1%.

How many cities are in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania?

Lebanon County contains 21 Census-designated places.