Lebanon, St. Clair County, Illinois Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Lebanon, Illinois, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Lebanon, Illinois. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Lebanon, Illinois. The estimated population of Lebanon, Illinois is 4,737 people, with a median age of 32.8.

We can look at the total population in Lebanon over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,737
+6.62%
+14.53%
2020
4,443
+0.57%
-
2019
4,418
+3.81%
-
2018
4,256
+2.9%
-
2017
4,136
- -

Population of Lebanon, Illinois by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
78%
74.2%
+5.12%
Black/African American
19.1%
20.9%
-8.61%
Native
0.1%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
0.7%
1.3%
-46.15%
Asian
0.4%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
3.6%
-55.56%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Lebanon, Illinois by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 32.8 +10.07% 29.8 +3.83% 37.5 0%
2020 29.8 -20.53% 28.7 -13.55% 37.5 -3.6%
2019 37.5 +11.94% 33.2 0% 38.9 +2.1%
2018 33.5 -6.69% 33.2 -1.48% 38.1 -5.93%
2017 35.9 - 33.7 - 40.5 -

The median age of Lebanon, Illinois gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 271 -121.55% 286 6.35% 57 224
10 to 19 165 +89.61% 164 +117.55% 353 340
20 to 29 391 +84.33% 369 +55.16% 672 611
30 to 39 334 -78.11% 235 2.82% 124 226
40 to 49 181 +72.81% 221 +53.81% 327 350
50 to 59 190 -24.61% 217 +22.44% 144 259
60 to 69 284 -41.58% 328 -8.5% 175 273
70+ 169 +70.79% 331 0.38% 278 324

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Lebanon, Illinois is $75,179.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Lebanon.

  • Under 25
    $36,591.00
  • 25 to 44
    $81,250.00
  • 45 to 64
    $88,150.00
  • 65 and over
    $58,846.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Lebanon, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Lebanon, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Lebanon, Illinois is currently $78,980.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.98% of households in Lebanon are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Lebanon against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.04%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.48%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.24%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    22.35%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.65%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.27%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.98%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Lebanon is $28,873.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Lebanon by the total population of Lebanon.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Lebanon, Illinois, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Lebanon to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    17.39%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31.67%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.93%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    38.14%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.88%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Lebanon that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Lebanon over the age of 16 is 4,118.

Of those people, a total of 64.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Lebanon is 60.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 355 47.00% 13.20%
20 to 24 years 887 78.90% 0.40%
25 to 29 years 396 99.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 173 92.50% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 465 90.10% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 623 70.50% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 169 62.10% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 261 73.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 515 11.10% 19.30%
75 years and over 274 12.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Lebanon. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,197 65.40% 1.60%
Black or African American 791 61.40% 0.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 7 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 19 63.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 104 73.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 35 68.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,190 65.60% 1.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Lebanon as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Lebanon is 2,476, with median earnings of $32,963.00.

Women in Lebanon, Illinois earning approximately 63.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,476 $32,963.00
Male 1,093 $36,285.00
Female 1,383 $22,986.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 192 $120,081.00
Business and Financial 74 $43,409.00
Computer and Mathematical 59 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 25 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 19 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 135 $0.00
Educational and Library 208 $32,738.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 59 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 97 $54,488.00
Healthcare Support 52 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 26 $58,523.00
Law Enforcement 48 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 279 $15,669.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 63 $6,382.00
Personal Care and Service 18 $40,625.00
Sales 235 $35,060.00
Office and Administrative Support 504 $2,717.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 82 $48,571.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 30 $0.00
Production 64 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 61 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 114 $175,341.00 78 $59,200.00
Business and Financial 23 $0.00 51 $44,205.00
Computer and Mathematical 59 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 25 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 19 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 135 $0.00
Educational and Library 65 $54,740.00 143 $24,452.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 59 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 17 $0.00 80 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 52 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 23 $0.00 3 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 48 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 173 $0.00 106 $8,194.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 42 $0.00 21 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 6 $0.00 12 $0.00
Sales 130 $40,741.00 105 $11,442.00
Office and Administrative Support 69 $2,499.00 435 $4,728.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 82 $48,571.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 30 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 33 $0.00 31 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 61 $0.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,660 households in Lebanon, with an average household size of 2.58 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,026 families in Lebanon with an average family size of 3.07 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 860 40 126 634
Average Household Size 2.97 2.73 4.51 1.67
Total Families 860 40 126 0
Average Household Size 2.94 2.73 4.03 0

Poverty

Of the 1,026 families in Lebanon, 0.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Lebanon:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,045 housing units in Lebanon, Illinois.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,660 81.17%
Vacant 385 18.83%

30.17% of the total 2,045 housing units in Lebanon are rental units. This is approximately 617 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,043 are occupied by the owner - or 51.00% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Lebanon is $1,046.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Lebanon that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    0
  • Less than $500
    159
  • $500 to $999
    125
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    302
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    31
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Lebanon is $120,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Lebanon that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    30
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    242
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    459
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    159
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    142
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    11
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Lebanon. The chart below shows the number of properties in Lebanon that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    465
  • 1940 to 1949
    37
  • 1950 to 1959
    163
  • 1960 to 1969
    191
  • 1970 to 1979
    36
  • 1980 to 1989
    117
  • 1990 to 1999
    308
  • 2000 to 2009
    481
  • 2010 to 2013
    247
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Lebanon that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    163
  • 1 vehicle available
    460
  • 2 vehicles available
    537
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    500

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Lebanon get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Lebanon that commute to work in a particular way.

25.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Lebanon.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    95
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    283
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    53
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    413
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    655
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    219
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    153
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    109
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    120
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    65
  • 90 or more minutes
    65

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Lebanon, Illinois in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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