County · Pennsylvania
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. Lebanon County had 146,380 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.2% since 2020, faster than Pennsylvania (+0.4%). It holds 39 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs, 16 towns and townships and 15 census-designated) and 33 census tracts. GEOID 42075.
Lebanon County is the county of the Lebanon, PA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
146,380
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 143,257 · ACS 2020-2024: 144,186
Median household income
$78,425
±$2,044 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$242,000
±$5,362 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,110
±$33 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
How many people live in Lebanon County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 143,257 residents in Lebanon County. The Census Bureau estimates 146,380 for July 1, 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, faster than Pennsylvania (+0.4%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 144,186 over 362 square miles of land.
| Measure | Lebanon County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 144,186 | 13,018,639 | +4,457 |
| Households | 56,712±463 | 5,274,853 | +3,133 |
| Average household size | 2.47±0.02 | 2.39 | −0.08 |
| Housing units | 59,921±86 | 5,806,452 | +2,312 |
Lebanon County's population since 2000
From 120,327 in 2000 to 146,380 in 2025: up 21.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Lebanon County?
Lebanon County holds 39 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 16 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 15 census-designated places. The largest is Lebanon with 26,479 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Lebanon | 26,814 | $48,456 |
|---|---|---|
| North Lebanon Township | 12,041 | $83,690 |
| South Lebanon Township | 10,416 | $85,120 |
| Jackson Township, Lebanon County | 9,348 | $84,241 |
| North Londonderry Township | 8,911 | $108,548 |
| South Londonderry Township | 8,776 | $112,374 |
| North Cornwall Township | 8,489 | $78,803 |
| Palmyra | 7,830 | $77,469 |
| Campbelltown | 5,922 | $119,175 |
| Bethel Township, Lebanon County | 5,132 | $89,911 |
| Swatara Township, Lebanon County | 5,061 | $79,944 |
| Annville | 4,759 | $71,321 |
| Cornwall | 4,604 | $107,583 |
| Millcreek Township, Lebanon County | 4,368 | $91,181 |
| Heidelberg Township, Lebanon County | 4,095 | $92,103 |
| South Annville Township | 3,438 | $100,239 |
| Myerstown | 3,094 | $59,057 |
| Union Township, Lebanon County | 2,932 | $73,083 |
| Pleasant Hill | 2,926 | $55,676 |
| Newmanstown | 2,834 | $90,177 |
| East Hanover Township, Lebanon County | 2,658 | $59,122 |
| Sand HillGEOID 4267744 | 2,440 | $100,583 |
| Lebanon South | 2,383 | $63,697 |
| North Annville Township | 2,267 | $83,958 |
| Cleona | 2,013 | $72,688 |
| West Cornwall Township | 1,992 | $84,750 |
| Avon | 1,676 | $65,800 |
| Jonestown, Lebanon County | 1,638 | $89,000 |
| Richland | 1,496 | $93,900 |
| West MyerstownGEOID 4283648 | – | $75,149 |
| Fredericksburg (Lebanon County)GEOID 4227656 | 1,448 | $93,542 |
| SchaefferstownGEOID 4268144 | 978 | $99,336 |
| Hebron | 939 | $79,769 |
| West Lebanon Township | 833 | $67,500 |
| Quentin | 755 | $85,500 |
| Timber HillsGEOID 4276724 | 390 | $139,833 |
| Mount Gretna HeightsGEOID 4251576 | 297 | $99,792 |
| Mount GretnaGEOID 4251568 | 193 | $113,500 |
| Fort Indiantown GapGEOID 4226812 | 68 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lebanon County?
The median resident of Lebanon County is 41.1 years old; 22.5% are under 18 and 20.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 15.2%. 4.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lebanon County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1±0.4 | 40.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.5% | 20.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.5%±0.1 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.2% | 8.7% | +2.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.4%±0.3 pts | 73.0% | −3.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.7%±0.2 pts | 10.3% | −0.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.2 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7%±0.4 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.3%±0.4 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.9%±0.9 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.7%±0.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 14.6%±0.8 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.0%±0.9 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.5%±0.9 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.3%±1.2 pts | 35.2% | +3.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.4%±0.6 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Lebanon County's 56,712 households earn less than $78,425 a year (±$2,044), against $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 the median was $74,187 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,238 after inflation. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lebanon County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,425±$2,044 | $77,971 | +$4,238 |
| Mean household income | $99,885±$2,767 | $107,538 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,628±$1,111 | $44,355 | +$3,778 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.1%±1.1 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.5%±2.9 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.2%±1.1 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.7%±1.1 pts | 89.7% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 71.3% of Lebanon County's occupied homes and renters 28.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $242,000 by its owner (±$5,362). The median renter pays $1,110 a month including utilities, and 36.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lebanon County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $242,000±$5,362 | $254,500 | +$31,182 |
| Median gross rent | $1,110±$33 | $1,209 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.3%±3.7 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,630±$35 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.3%±1.3 pts | 69.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 59,921±86 | 5,806,452 | +2,312 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.5%±1.7 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.6%±1.6 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.8%±0.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21.2%±1.3 pts | 25.0% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 542 new housing units across Lebanon County in 2025 (289 single-family), 3.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lebanon County get to work?
74.1% of Lebanon County's workers drive alone and 12.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | Lebanon County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.1%±0.9 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3%±0.9 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.1%±1.4 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.7%±1.0 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.8%±0.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.0%±0.9 pts | 15.6% | +8.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.1 min±0.6 | 26.3 min | −0.9 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 are Lebanon County's census tracts?
Lebanon County is divided into 33 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $36,603 (Tract 3) to $122,917 (Tract 38.01).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Lebanon County compare with Pennsylvania's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 24th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 14th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 15th of 67 |
| Median household income | 18th of 67 |
| Median home value | 20th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 19th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 48th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33rd of 67 |
| Median age | 50th of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 County 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' school search.