Town · Virginia
Lebanon, Virginia
Lebanon, town, in Russell County, Virginia. Lebanon had 3,075 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,159 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,116 (±15). GEOID 5144696.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,075
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,159 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,116 ±15
Median household income
$53,050
±$22,956 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$162,400
±$17,293 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$621
±$152 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
Where is Lebanon and what county is it in?
Lebanon is a town in Russell County, Virginia. It covers 4.8 square miles of land, 656 residents per square mile in 2020.
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 3,075 people lived in Lebanon on July 1, 2025, down 2.3% since 2020, while Virginia grew 2.9%. The 2020 Census counted 3,159 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,116 (±15).
| Measure | Lebanon | Russell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,116 ±15 | 25,538 | −90 |
| Households | 1,397 ±138 | 10,669 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.14 ±0.21 | 2.36 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,518 ±166 | 12,761 | no clear change |
Lebanon's population since 2000
From 3,273 in 2000 to 3,075 in 2025: down 6.0%. 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 45.7 years old; 18.9% are under 18 and 32.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 97.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 1.6%.
| Measure | Lebanon | Russell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.7 ±4.6 | 46.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.9% ±5.0 pts | 18.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 32.5% ±6.0 pts | 23.6% | – |
| Male | 41.4% ±4.8 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 97.0% ±1.9 pts | 96.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2% ±4.8 pts | 5.1% | – |
| With a disability | 28.8% ±5.9 pts | 31.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 4.7% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.1% ±6.3 pts | 82.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.1% ±6.0 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.8% ±5.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.7% ±6.0 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.4% ±3.0 pts | 1.5% | – |
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 1,397 households earn less than $53,050 a year (±$22,956), against $50,012 in Russell County and $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $54,703 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lebanon | Russell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,050 ±$22,956 | $50,012 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $64,424 ±$10,126 | $69,488 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,383 ±$4,427 | $29,997 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.8% ±7.7 pts | 16.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.8% ±14.6 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.2% ±10.1 pts | 21.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.6% ±7.2 pts | 85.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.9% ±7.7 pts | 72.7% | – |
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 61.0% of Lebanon's occupied homes and renters 39.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $162,400 by its owner (±$17,293). The median renter pays $621 a month including utilities, and 28.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lebanon | Russell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $162,400 ±$17,293 | $120,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $621 ±$152 | $653 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.5% ±12.4 pts | 28.8% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $980 ±$260 | $1,065 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.0% ±12.4 pts | 76.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.0% ±12.4 pts | 23.7% | – |
| Housing units | 1,518 ±166 | 12,761 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±7.1 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.4% ±11.2 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.1% ±2.9 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.9% ±3.6 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.2% ±3.5 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.2% ±7.2 pts | 5.2% | – |
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 do people in Lebanon work and get to work?
74.7% of Lebanon's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 25.1 minutes.
| Measure | Lebanon | Russell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 41.1% ±8.8 pts | 45.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 74.7% ±12.2 pts | 79.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.3% ±6.3 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 6.7% ±7.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.3% ±6.9 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.1 min ±6.5 | 30.0 min | no clear change |
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?
1 census tract lies mostly in Lebanon, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 304.03Russell County | 2,967 | $48,267 |
| Tract 302.02Russell County | 2,523 | $69,861 |
| Tract 304.04Russell County | 1,898 | $57,447 |
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 Virginia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lebanon is the 6,262nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 81st-most populous of 227 in Virginia.
Lebanon ranks 308th of 365 places in Virginia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 81st | 227 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 114th | 139 |
| Residents per square mile | 277th | 374 |
| Median household income | 308th | 365 |
| Per capita income | 297th | 374 |
| Median home value | 308th | 359 |
| Median gross rent | 335th | 341 |
| Poverty rate | 63rd | 263 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 301st | 359 |
| Median age | 65th | 372 |
| Owner-occupied share | 248th | 368 |
| Travel time to work | 211th | 372 |
Lebanon's figures with every place in Virginia (CSV)
Every place in Virginia, 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?
25 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.