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, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

44,788

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

69.7%31,207

Black

12%5,370

Hispanic/Latino

10.7%4,775

Two or More

4.5%2,017

Asian

2%885

Other

1.1%505

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%20

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5%1,502

High School Diploma

26.1%7,917

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%2,156

Some College (1+ yr)

13.3%4,036

Associate's Degree

8.5%2,570

Bachelor's Degree

20.2%6,133

Master's Degree

8.8%2,671

Professional Degree

0.7%226

Doctorate

1%308

HS or Higher

90.7%

BA or Higher

30.8%

Graduate+

10.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$378,400

Median Renti

$1,306

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.4%10,784

Renter-Occupied

37.6%6,506

Total Units

18,262

Homeownership

62.4%

Vacancy Rate

5.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.8%519

$50K–$100K

2%218

$100K–$150K

3.6%385

$150K–$200K

2.4%256

$200K–$300K

14.6%1,570

$300K–$500K

50.4%5,440

$500K–$1M

19.8%2,139

$1M+

2.4%257

Rent Distribution

Under $500

405

$500–$750

318

$750–$1,000

776

$1,000–$1,250

1,275

$1,250–$1,500

1,477

$1,500–$2,000

1,381

$2,000+

579

Year Built

2020 or later

10.8%1,970

2010–2019

28.2%5,150

2000–2009

18%3,286

1990–1999

8.4%1,530

1980–1989

7.3%1,336

1970–1979

7.4%1,351

1960–1969

10.2%1,866

1950–1959

5.1%940

1940–1949

1.7%318

1939 or earlier

2.8%515

Heating Fuel

Electricity

61.9%10,705

Utility Gas

35.7%6,167

No Fuel

0.9%160

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%150

Other

0.3%60

Fuel Oil

0.3%48

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$72,848

Mean Household Incomei

$95,041

Per Capita Incomei

$37,959

Poverty Ratei

12.6%

Unemploymenti

2.4%

Labor Forcei

23,018

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.3%1,097

$10K–$15K

2.4%407

$15K–$20K

2.8%487

$20K–$25K

3.7%644

$25K–$30K

2.1%362

$30K–$35K

2.4%411

$35K–$40K

3%512

$40K–$45K

3.6%625

$45K–$50K

4.4%754

$50K–$60K

7.8%1,357

$60K–$75K

13%2,255

$75K–$100K

11.7%2,023

$100K–$125K

11.5%1,992

$125K–$150K

7.1%1,222

$150K–$200K

10.3%1,787

$200K+

7.8%1,355

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

1,046

Residentsi

1,935

Avg. Tenant Renti

$466/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

12 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing335 homes90% occupied$477/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers537 homes78% occupied$481/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8127 homes78% occupied$393/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC36 homes98% occupied$387/mo rent

811/PRAC11 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $72,848/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

81.8%

Very low income$22K–$36K/yr

14.7%

Low income$36K–$58K/yr

3.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $58K/yr

0.3%

Who Receives This Housing

78.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

48.1% of subsidized households are minority

19.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

33.4% 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

3,3647.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,139

Guatemala

288

Philippines

212

India

106

Canada

Korea

China

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

22,113

Avg. Commutei

27 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

22,437

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,394(7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.5%Insured

9.5%Uninsured