City · Tennessee
Lebanon, Tennessee
Lebanon, city, in Wilson County, Tennessee. Lebanon had 53,412 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 38.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 38,431 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 44,788 (±48). GEOID 4741520.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
53,412
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 38,431 · ACS 2020-2024: 44,788 ±48
Median household income
$72,848
±$6,129 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$378,400
±$12,995 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$1,306
±$53 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Lebanon and what county is it in?
Lebanon is a city in Wilson County, Tennessee. It covers 40.7 square miles of land, 945 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lebanon is in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 14 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lebanon, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 53,412 people lived in Lebanon on July 1, 2025, up 38.8% since 2020, faster than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020 Census counted 38,431 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 44,788 (±48).
| Measure | Lebanon | Wilson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 44,788 ±48 | 158,805 | +11,629 |
| Households | 17,290 ±575 | 59,139 | +5,365 |
| Average household size | 2.50 ±0.08 | 2.66 | −0.15 |
| Housing units | 18,262 ±582 | 63,031 | +5,406 |
Lebanon's population since 2000
From 20,235 in 2000 to 53,412 in 2025: up 164.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lebanon as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lebanon?
The median resident of Lebanon is 35.0 years old; 23.1% are under 18 and 16.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 69.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 12.0%. 7.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lebanon | Wilson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.0 ±0.9 | 39.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.1% ±1.3 pts | 23.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.2% ±1.4 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Male | 47.6% ±1.4 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.7% ±1.6 pts | 6.5% | +4.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 69.7% ±2.8 pts | 79.3% | −4.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.0% ±1.6 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±0.8 pts | 2.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5% ±1.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.5% ±1.5 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.9% ±1.8 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.0% ±1.1 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 11.2% ±1.4 pts | 11.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.5% ±2.2 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.7% ±1.8 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.8% ±3.0 pts | 37.8% | +5.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.6% ±1.8 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.8% ±2.2 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.0% ±1.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lebanon earn?
Half of Lebanon's 17,290 households earn less than $72,848 a year (±$6,129), against $95,839 in Wilson County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $66,738 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lebanon | Wilson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,848 ±$6,129 | $95,839 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $95,041 ±$4,898 | $123,252 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,959 ±$1,988 | $46,888 | +$3,826 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.1% ±2.3 pts | 8.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.5% ±5.3 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.0% ±2.0 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% ±1.4 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.2% ±1.5 pts | 93.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lebanon?
Owners occupy 62.4% of Lebanon's occupied homes and renters 37.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $378,400 by its owner (±$12,995). The median renter pays $1,306 a month including utilities, and 37.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lebanon | Wilson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $378,400 ±$12,995 | $428,000 | +$103,217 |
| Median gross rent | $1,306 ±$53 | $1,486 | +$186 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.4% ±6.2 pts | 36.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,837 ±$83 | $1,971 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.4% ±3.2 pts | 77.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.6% ±3.2 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Housing units | 18,262 ±582 | 63,031 | +5,406 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2% ±1.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.3% ±3.2 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.5% ±2.7 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.3% ±1.1 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 10.8% ±2.2 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 28.2% ±3.0 pts | 22.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.8% ±0.9 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.7% ±1.2 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Lebanon building?
Builders took permits for 924 new housing units in Lebanon in 2025 (924 in single-family houses), 17.3 per 1,000 residents against 5.9 across Tennessee.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lebanon work and get to work?
75.2% of Lebanon's workers drive alone and 13.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.4%.
| Measure | Lebanon | Wilson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.3% ±2.2 pts | 66.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% ±1.0 pts | 3.2% | −2.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 75.2% ±2.9 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.6% ±2.0 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.4% ±2.5 pts | 16.8% | +8.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.0 min ±1.5 | 30.1 min | +2.2 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Lebanon?
8 census tracts lie mostly in Lebanon, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $51,125 (Tract 304.02) to $133,750 (Tract 302.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 305Wilson County | 8,770 | $59,883 |
| Tract 302.02Wilson County | 10,315 | $96,393 |
| Tract 306Wilson County | 4,899 | $71,723 |
| Tract 304.02Wilson County | 4,742 | $51,125 |
| Tract 307Wilson County | 5,158 | $52,143 |
| Tract 302.06Wilson County | 6,066 | $133,750 |
| Tract 304.01Wilson County | 2,480 | $73,065 |
| Tract 309.07Wilson County | 7,644 | $98,712 |
| Tract 301.05Wilson County | 3,946 | $93,831 |
| Tract 308Wilson County | 6,686 | $81,563 |
| Tract 302.03Wilson County | 8,037 | $135,344 |
| Tract 301.03Wilson County | 2,733 | $95,893 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Lebanon) · Census block assignment files
How does Lebanon compare with other places in Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lebanon is the 770th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 16th-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
Lebanon ranks 82nd of 287 places in Tennessee with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 16th | 345 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1st | 230 |
| Residents per square mile | 80th | 289 |
| Median household income | 82nd | 287 |
| Per capita income | 72nd | 289 |
| Median home value | 41st | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 43rd | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 144th | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 67th | 276 |
| Median age | 237th | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 183rd | 289 |
| Work from home | 65th | 167 |
| Travel time to work | 106th | 288 |
Lebanon's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, sortable · Compare Lebanon with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Lebanon?
4 of the 57 figures for Lebanon on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lebanon are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Lebanon.