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Population Review

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 24th-largest in Pennsylvania

The population of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania is 143,592 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 24th-largest county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $76,350, the median home value is $227,300, and the median age is 41.3.

The population of Lebanon County has grown 8.7% since 2010 (133,667 → 145,319), a +0.60% annualized rate.

Lebanon County within Pennsylvania · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

143,592

Population

+0.60%

Annual growth

397

People / sq mi

$76,350

Median Income

$227,300

Median Home Value

Lebanon County covers 362 sq mi of land at 396.8 people per square mile.

About Lebanon County, PA

Lebanon County is a county in Pennsylvania with a population of 143,592. It ranks #24 among counties in Pennsylvania by population. The median age is 41.3, older than the national median. The population is 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

The median household income in Lebanon County is $76,350, near the US median of $74,580. 7.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $227,300, with monthly rent averaging $1,087. The homeownership rate of 71.3% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Lebanon County reflects 24.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.4 minutes each way.

Lebanon County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Lebanon County had a population of 133,667 in 2010 and 145,319 in 2024, a 8.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 145,319 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.60%.

2024 · 145K20102024

145,319

Population (2024)

133,667

Population (2010)

145,319

Peak (2024)

0.60%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010133,667
2011134,530
2012135,531
2013135,803
2014136,538
2015137,492
2016138,481
2017139,473
2018141,116
2019141,318
2020143,292
2021143,772
2022144,003
2023144,546
2024145,319

Race & Ethnicity

White82.0%
Black or African American2.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

41.3

Median Age

50.6%

Female

49.4%

Male

20.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.6%
5–9
6.0%
10–14
7.0%
15–19
6.3%
20–24
5.9%
25–34
11.4%
35–44
12.2%
45–54
11.8%
55–59
6.4%
60–64
7.1%
65–74
11.4%
75–84
5.9%
85+
2.9%

Children (under 15): 18.6% · Seniors (65+): 20.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$76,350+$269 vs state
Mean household income$95,935
Per-capita income$37,701
Poverty rate7.6%-0.5% vs state
Unemployment rate2.6%
Employment-to-population60.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
24.6%
Manufacturing
13.6%
Finance & real estate
7.6%
Education & health care
7.3%
Construction
7.3%
Retail trade
6.7%
Arts, entertainment & food
5.2%
Information
4.3%

The largest employment sector in Lebanon County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.6% of workers.

How residents commute

0.6%

Drive alone

3.1%

Carpool

75.3%

Public transit

10.1%

Work from home

22.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$227,300$-13,200 vs state

Median home value

$1,087

Median rent

71.3%

Homeownership rate

59,582

Total housing units

93.7%

Occupied

6.3%

Vacant

28.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

91.3%

With health insurance

91.5%

With broadband internet

15.4%

Foreign-born

8.2%

Veterans (18+)

13.9%

With a disability

87.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

88.0%

High School+

24.0%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania has a population of 143,592 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 24th-largest county in Pennsylvania. Population density is 397 people per square mile.

The population of Lebanon County has grown 8.7% since 2010 (133,667 → 145,319), a +0.60% annualized rate.

The median household income in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania is $76,350, with mean (average) household income of $95,935 and per-capita income of $37,701. 7.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Lebanon County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (82.0%), Black or African American (2.1%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania is 41.3 years. Residents are 50.6% female and 49.4% male.

The median home value in Lebanon County is $227,300 and median monthly rent is $1,087. 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 59,582 total housing units, 6.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

Philadelphia is among the largest cities associated with Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 1,582,432.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.