Lebanon, Tennessee Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Lebanon, TN Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Lebanon | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,627 | 7,058,506 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 802.1 | 167.5 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 3.68% | 0.94% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.1 | 37.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 12,476 | 2,819,839 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Lebanon grew by 54.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 32,627 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Lebanon is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 22.3% of residents. That is 0.8 points above Tennessee as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 7,044 21.6% +0.2 pts
- Millennials 29–44 7,280 22.3% +0.8 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,941 18.2% -2.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 5,141 15.8% -1.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Tennessee, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.2% of the people living in Lebanon and men 47.8%.
- Women 52.2% Tennessee 50.9%
- Men 47.8% Tennessee 49.1%
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Economy
Lebanon has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Lebanon | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,201 | $69,901 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.82% | 5.19% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Lebanon is about 2% higher than in Tennessee.
Housing
| Metric | Lebanon | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $345,146 | $255,786 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,213 | $1,188 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 63.1% | 66.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Lebanon is about 23.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,213 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Lebanon spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 185 hours, about 7.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Lebanon | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.2 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.4 | 44.8 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 185 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,732 | $5,785 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 12.2% | 12.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 12,673 | 9,259 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,773 | 1,225 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Lebanon is about the same as in Tennessee.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Lebanon has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Lebanon | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.5% | 27.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | 2.45 | 2.53 |
Health
Lebanon has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Lebanon | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.7 | 74.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.0% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.9% | 25.1% | 19.0% |
Lebanon, TN Compared With Nearby Cities
How Lebanon, TN compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon, TN | 32,627 | $71,201 #2/2 | $345,146 #2/2 | 22.2 min #1/2 |
| Mount Juliet, TN | 30,009 | $107,316 | $478,872 | 31.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lebanon, Tennessee.
How big is Lebanon, Tennessee by population?
About 32,627 people live in Lebanon, Tennessee, in 12,476 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 36.1, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Lebanon, Tennessee mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Lebanon, Tennessee has 802 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is about 9.3 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Lebanon, Tennessee an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 4.8 times the median household income ($345,146 against $71,201), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,213 a month takes about 20% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Lebanon, Tennessee?
Unemployment in Lebanon, Tennessee is only 2.6%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
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