Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lebanon, IN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

17,812

Median Agei

34.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88%15,671

Hispanic/Latino

7.8%1,397

Two or More

3.4%598

Black

0.6%113

Asian

0.2%33

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.1%468

High School Diploma

28.4%3,262

Some College (<1 yr)

6.1%705

Some College (1+ yr)

12.6%1,444

Associate's Degree

13.8%1,584

Bachelor's Degree

15.7%1,799

Master's Degree

4.5%514

Professional Degree

1.3%152

Doctorate

0.3%32

HS or Higher

86.7%

BA or Higher

21.7%

Graduate+

6.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$195,600

Median Renti

$962

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.5%5,125

Renter-Occupied

30.5%2,246

Total Units

7,548

Homeownership

69.5%

Vacancy Rate

2.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.4%330

$50K–$100K

7.8%400

$100K–$150K

17.3%886

$150K–$200K

20.8%1,064

$200K–$300K

27.9%1,430

$300K–$500K

16.6%851

$500K–$1M

2.5%129

$1M+

0.7%35

Rent Distribution

Under $500

339

$500–$750

175

$750–$1,000

654

$1,000–$1,250

653

$1,250–$1,500

341

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%131

2010–2019

10.9%820

2000–2009

7%530

1990–1999

17.9%1,349

1980–1989

2.5%190

1970–1979

22.5%1,699

1960–1969

6.9%522

1950–1959

10%756

1940–1949

3.7%276

1939 or earlier

16.9%1,275

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.1%4,943

Electricity

30%2,211

Bottled/LP Gas

2.5%182

Other

0.4%27

Wood

0.1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,154

Mean Household Incomei

$78,710

Per Capita Incomei

$32,583

Poverty Ratei

7.6%

Unemploymenti

3.7%

Labor Forcei

9,583

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%221

$10K–$15K

4.7%350

$15K–$20K

2.5%181

$20K–$25K

5%366

$25K–$30K

5.1%378

$30K–$35K

3.5%256

$35K–$40K

3.1%232

$40K–$45K

3.8%281

$45K–$50K

4.1%302

$50K–$60K

10%735

$60K–$75K

13%957

$75K–$100K

13.5%994

$100K–$125K

17.6%1,295

$125K–$150K

1.8%132

$150K–$200K

5.1%379

$200K+

4.2%312

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

157

Residentsi

157

Avg. Tenant Renti

$434/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

16 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers79 homes85% occupied$470/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 878 homes94% occupied$398/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $65,154/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

79%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

21%

Who Receives This Housing

71% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

8% of subsidized households are minority

51% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

67.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5102.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

205

India

Canada

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

9,103

Avg. Commutei

21.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

9,229

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

842(6.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.4%Insured

8.6%Uninsured

Lebanon, IN Population, Income & Demographics 2026