Population 10,902 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lebanon
Household size in Lebanon
| Period | Lebanon | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.25 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.25 | 2.50 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.24 | 2.49 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.19 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Lebanon is a place of small households, averaging 2.19 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.25, in line with the national trend. Only six of the 68 New Hampshire cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lebanon
| Period | Lebanon | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3 | 40.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.8 | 42.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.4 | 43.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.8 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.6 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
At 39.8, the median age in Lebanon is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is younger than in New Hampshire as a whole, where the median age is 44.2. The median age has edged down from 40.3 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lebanon
| Period | Lebanon | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 8.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Lebanon: 6.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.2 points, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lebanon
Renters in Lebanon
| Period | Lebanon | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.0% | 27.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.7% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.9% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 50.6% | 27.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Lebanon: 50.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 39.7% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.6 points, mirroring the country. Only one other New Hampshire city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lebanon
| Period | Lebanon | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Lebanon: 13.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 7.5 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lebanon
| Period | Lebanon | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Lebanon is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lebanon
| Period | Lebanon | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $896 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $999 | $1,094 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,156 | $1,224 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,805 | $1,597 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$909 | +$580 | +$606 |
The median renter in Lebanon pays $1,805 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $909 a month since 2006–10, up 102%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 28.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lebanon
Bachelor's degrees in Lebanon
| Period | Lebanon | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.2% | 33.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 47.6% | 35.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.6% | 37.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 58.6% | 41.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.4 pts | +7.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Lebanon is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (58.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 14.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lebanon
| Period | Lebanon | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.1% | 91.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.6% | 92.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.4% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.0% | 94.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Lebanon: 97.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lebanon
| Period | Lebanon | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.2% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.8% | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.3% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.5% | 3.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Lebanon has been strong: just 0.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 68 New Hampshire cities with 5,000+ people, only three have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lebanon compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 2.19 | 39.8 | 6.3% | 50.6% | 13.6% | 1971 | $1,805 | 58.6% | 97.0% | 0.5% |
| West Lebanon | 2.06 | 46.3 | 6.8% | 43.0% | 11.2% | 1984 | $1,439 | 55.3% | 96.6% | 1.4% |
| Etna | 2.59 | 47.9 | 2.5% | 7.3% | 13.7% | 1976 | $2,250 | 88.3% | 98.4% | 4.1% |
| Hanover | 2.36 | 38.0 | 1.8% | 30.8% | 19.1% | 1960 | $2,285 | 88.4% | 98.8% | 10.1% |
| White River Junction | 2.32 | 43.6 | 6.9% | 33.7% | 18.5% | 1975 | $1,246 | 46.9% | 94.4% | 4.1% |
| Mascoma | 2.23 | 49.7 | 9.0% | 12.8% | 15.3% | 1985 | $1,317 | 50.1% | 99.8% | 0.0% |
| North Hartland | 2.32 | 59.0 | 5.9% | 12.7% | 14.1% | 1966 | $1,143 | 25.9% | 92.8% | 4.5% |
| West Canaan | 2.28 | 49.7 | 4.9% | 17.0% | 16.3% | 1976 | $1,143 | 27.2% | 91.8% | 6.8% |
| Enfield | 2.07 | 56.7 | 5.0% | 17.6% | 24.8% | 1984 | $1,155 | 43.6% | 95.4% | 0.5% |
| Hanover Center | 2.75 | 48.3 | 4.8% | 4.7% | 18.7% | 1979 | $2,250 | 84.6% | 96.7% | 3.1% |
| Meriden | 2.71 | 40.6 | 4.6% | 10.6% | 15.4% | 1981 | $1,971 | 48.4% | 97.3% | 0.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lebanon. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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