Population 7,600 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Lebanon
Household size in South Lebanon
| Period | South Lebanon | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.88 | 2.61 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.55 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.00 | 2.55 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.32 | −0.04 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
South Lebanon is a place of big households: 3.00 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.68, even as the national average fell. Only 11 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have larger 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 South Lebanon
| Period | South Lebanon | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.0 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.7 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.3 | 39.4 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.4 | 39.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.4, South Lebanon is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 35.0, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 20 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 South Lebanon
| Period | South Lebanon | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 12.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 11.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.9% of households in South Lebanon, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 South Lebanon
Renters in South Lebanon
| Period | South Lebanon | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1% | 30.9% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.0% | 32.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 33.6% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.5% | 31.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | +0.8 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
South Lebanon is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three in ten owners (30.4%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.6 points, even as the national share rose.
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 South Lebanon
| Period | South Lebanon | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 9.0% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 7.2% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in South Lebanon than nationally: 7.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Cincinnati area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.3 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 South Lebanon
| Period | South Lebanon | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1973 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1973 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1974 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2004 | 1977 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +22 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in South Lebanon is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2004, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only three of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
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 South Lebanon
| Period | South Lebanon | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $799 | $826 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $814 | $888 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,336 | $987 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,511 | $1,263 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$712 | +$437 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in South Lebanon pays $1,511 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the wider Cincinnati area ($1,263). Rent has climbed $712 a month since 2006–10, up 89%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 South Lebanon
Bachelor's degrees in South Lebanon
| Period | South Lebanon | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.5% | 29.2% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.2% | 30.8% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.8% | 34.1% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.6% | 37.0% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.1 pts | +7.8 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in South Lebanon (40.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 13.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the center.
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 South Lebanon
| Period | South Lebanon | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.0% | 87.7% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.9% | 89.3% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.1% | 91.1% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.1% | 92.4% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +14.2 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in South Lebanon is above the national rate: 94.1% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 14.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 South Lebanon
| Period | South Lebanon | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 7.5% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 4.7% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 4.5% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −3.0 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in South Lebanon: 7.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 24 have higher unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Lebanon | 3.00 | 35.4 | 7.9% | 22.5% | 7.8% | 2004 | $1,511 | 40.6% | 94.1% | 7.7% |
| Kings Mills | 2.61 | 43.2 | 4.5% | 10.7% | 2.8% | 2001 | $1,549 | 54.3% | 97.5% | 1.2% |
| Hageman | 3.10 | 37.4 | 5.0% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 2010 | $1,353 | 66.0% | 97.0% | 2.0% |
| Maineville | 2.67 | 40.5 | 6.2% | 15.2% | 5.1% | 1999 | $1,776 | 52.5% | 96.9% | 1.9% |
| Morrow | 3.02 | 38.3 | 10.5% | 11.2% | 5.8% | 2001 | $1,389 | 38.2% | 97.2% | 3.8% |
| Murdock | 2.93 | 45.0 | 10.3% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 2000 | $2,928 | 42.2% | 94.6% | 5.0% |
| Lebanon | 2.62 | 41.0 | 10.8% | 27.4% | 5.4% | 1990 | $1,149 | 39.0% | 95.2% | 1.8% |
| Landen | 2.41 | 36.2 | 15.0% | 9.7% | 2.4% | 1982 | $1,281 | 62.2% | 96.5% | 1.3% |
| Mason | 2.71 | 41.8 | 5.8% | 22.9% | 4.1% | 1998 | $1,761 | 62.8% | 96.7% | 2.4% |
| Otterbein | 2.64 | 40.2 | 9.8% | 5.4% | 3.2% | 1991 | $1,210 | 21.4% | 78.4% | 1.7% |
| Roachester | 2.48 | 46.0 | 4.2% | 26.0% | 6.9% | 1969 | $949 | 21.4% | 94.1% | 4.5% |
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 South 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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