Lebanon, PA โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Lebanon County ยท Pennsylvania

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Lebanon based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Lebanon
National Avg
Pennsylvania Avg
Population: 64Income: 32Home Value: 14Safety: 100Education: 14Median Age: 64Climate: 50Cost of Living: 45

Quick Stats

Population

26,600

2023 ACS

Median Income

$47,439

2023

Median Home Value

$143,200

2023

Median Rent

$1,024

2023

Median Age

38.4

Unemployment

9.7%

Cost of Living Index

89.3

100 = national avg

Lebanon is a city in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 26,600 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Lebanon is one of the communities in Pennsylvania.

The median household income in Lebanon is $47,439, and the median home value is $143,200. The cost of living index is 89.3 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,024 per month. The unemployment rate is 9.7%, and the median age is 38.4 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

26,600

Male

12,931

48.6%

Female

13,669

51.4%

Median Age

38.4

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

9.8%

High School or Higher

39.5%

Foreign Born

8.7%

Veterans

4.0%

Married

30.3%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.404

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

55.1%

Foreign Born

8.7%

White
55.1%
Black
4.0%
Asian
0.9%
Native American
0.1%
Two or More
14.6%
Other
25.4%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

45.3%

12,050 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

54.7%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
788 (6.5%)
Puerto Rican
7,555 (62.7%)
Cuban
28 (0.2%)
Dominican
2,685 (22.3%)
Salvadoran
299 (2.5%)
Guatemalan
72 (0.6%)
Colombian
70 (0.6%)
Ecuadorian
79 (0.7%)
Peruvian
16 (0.1%)
Other Hispanic
459 (3.8%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
23 (10.0%)
Chinese
94 (40.7%)
Filipino
11 (4.8%)
Pakistani
71 (30.7%)
Other Asian
33 (14.3%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
19 (100.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

24,692

English Only

69.0%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

7,315 speakers

Limited English

13.6%

Language Distribution

Spanish
7,315 (29.6%)
Arabic
81 (0.3%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
72 (0.3%)
Other Indo-European
71 (0.3%)
Slavic Languages
44 (0.2%)
Other Asian
33 (0.1%)
German
31 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

86.5%

Limited English Proficiency

13.6%

Spanish
43.5% limited English
Arabic
55.6% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
100.0% limited English
Other Indo-European
71.8% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,067

4.0% of population

Disability Rate

29.2%

312 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$31,374

Unemployment Rate

4.0%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
14.4%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
12.0%
Vietnam
39.9%
Korea
11.8%
World War II
2.9%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
7.5%
35-54
6.7%
55-64
17.6%
65-74
37.8%
75+
30.5%

Male Veterans

1,029

96.4%

Female Veterans

38

3.6%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$31,374

Non-Veteran Income

$28,342

Difference

$3,032

10.7% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

312

Without Disability

755

Disability Rate

29.2%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

13,376

#1 Ancestry

German

19.4% (5,168)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

9.0% (2,393)

#3 Ancestry

Italian

4.3% (1,150)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
19.4%
Irish
9.0%
Italian
4.3%
American
3.9%
English
3.5%
Polish
1.6%
Sub-Saharan African
1.0%
Dutch
0.9%
Scottish
0.8%
French
0.7%
West Indian
0.6%
Welsh
0.6%
European
0.5%
Arab
0.5%
Czech
0.4%
Swedish
0.4%
Slovak
0.4%
Hungarian
0.4%
Ukrainian
0.3%
Lithuanian
0.2%

Families & Households

Total Households

10,635

Family Households

6,410

60.3%

Married Couples

3,305

31.1%

Non-Family Households

4,225

39.7%

Single Mother Households

2,091

19.7%

Single Father Households

1,014

9.5%

Living Alone

3,171

29.8%

Children Under 18

Total Children

5,714

In Married Couple

2,442

42.7%

With Single Mother

2,485

43.5%

With Single Father

787

13.8%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$50,973

Married Couple Income

$71,607

Single Mother Income

$36,362

Single Father Income

$42,111

Avg Family Size

2.5

Avg Non-Family Size

2.3

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

680

Grandparents Responsible

231

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$47,439

-35% vs national

Per Capita Income

$24,321

-35% vs national

Poverty Rate

22.9%

+69% vs national

Gini Index

0.4264

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

9.7%

+86% vs national

SNAP Recipients

32.2%

of households

How Lebanon Compares

Lebanon vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Lebanon is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Lebanon. The median household income here is $47,439.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
24.3%
$25-50K
28.1%
$50-75K
20.0%
$75-100K
11.7%
$100-150K
10.0%
$150-200K
3.6%
$200K+
2.3%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

9.7%

+90% vs PA avg

Labor Force

12,463

Employed

11,241

Mean Commute

19 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

9.8%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

39.5%

of adults 25+

Median Age

38.4

Work from Home

4.6%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

89.3

100 = national avg

-10.7 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$39,276

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$92,833

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
100.7
Food
86.3
Transportation
80.6
Healthcare
89.0
Utilities
91.9

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,112

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,411

per month

The median household income in Lebanon, PA is $47,439, which is 35.2% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $24,321. The poverty rate of 22.9% is higher than the PA state average of 11.3%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4264, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 9.7%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 12,463. 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 19 minutes, with 4.6% working from home. About 71.8% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 89.3, which is 10.7% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 100.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $39,276 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$194,000

Median List Price

$219,900

Price Per Sq Ft

$130

Days on Market

30

Active Inventory

34

Months of Supply

1.5

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$276,892

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,252

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

34.8%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

63.6%

Sale-to-List Ratio

101.5%

Seller's market

Sold Above Asking
34.8%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
63.6%
Listings with Price Drops
17.6%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 12.5%List Price โ†‘ 25.7%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

23

New Listings

32

Pending Sales

22

Homes Sold โ†‘ 43.8%New Listings โ†‘ 10.3%Pending โ†“ 24.1%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$130

Median List $/SF

$135

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 17.1%List $/SF โ†‘ 6.3%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Lebanon, PA? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Lebanon, PA metro area, home prices have risen 107.4% over the past 20 years. The 10-year growth rate is 96.3%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 59.5%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 10.9%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Lebanon, PA housing market rather than Lebanon alone.

20yr โ†‘ 107.4%10yr โ†‘ 96.3%5yr โ†‘ 59.5%2yr โ†‘ 10.9%Q2 1987 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Lebanon, PA

Lebanon vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Lebanon is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$143,200

Median Rent

$1,024

Total Housing Units

11,651

Vacancy Rate

8.7%

Owner Occupied

46.1%

Renter Occupied

53.9%

Median Property Tax

$2,370

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$949

Housing Types

Single Family
66.4%
Multi-Family
33.5%
Mobile Home
0.1%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$2,370

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.66%

of home value

Median Home Value

$143,200

Estimated Mean Tax

$2,459

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,370) by the median home value ($143,200). In Lebanon, PA, this works out to an effective rate of 1.66%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Lebanon, PA is $194,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 30 days on the market. 34.8% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 1.5 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $130. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,252/month. About 46.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1944. There are 11,651 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,370. The effective tax rate is 1.66%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

1.56

per 1,000 residents

-40% vs national

Property Crime Rate

11.24

per 1,000 residents

-35% vs national

Total Crimes

336

2024

Violent Clearance

100%

cases solved

Property Clearance

33%

cases solved

YoY Change

-19.4%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Lebanon Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Lebanon vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Lebanon is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†“ 52.4%Property โ†“ 56.9%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Lebanon police solve 160% of rape cases but only 31% of burglary cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent50.19160.0%
RobberyViolent80.3087.5%
Aggravated AssaultViolent271.0392.6%
BurglaryProperty361.3730.6%
Larceny/TheftProperty2358.9633.2%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty240.9137.5%

Lebanon, PA reported 41 violent crimes and 295 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 1.56 per 1,000 residents is 39.9% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 100% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 235 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 11.1% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024412951.5611.24
2023513841.9414.59
2020594222.2816.28
2019655282.5020.34
2018834693.2218.17
2017895383.4520.88
2016606192.3524.23
2015846673.2826.06

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

79.9

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

81.3

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

35.2

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

83.4

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

19

Public Assistance

$7.8M

Individual Assistance

$12.2M

Most Common Type

Flood

6 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $27.4M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$4.7M$1.3M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’SnowstormMar 2016โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Sandy โ†’HurricaneOct 2012โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Lee โ†’FloodSep 2011$2.3M$10.1M
Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee โ†’FloodSep 2011โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms โ†’SnowstormApr 2010$359Kโ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides โ†’Severe StormJun 2006โ€”$470K
Hurricane Katrina โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Tropical Depression Ivan โ†’HurricaneSep 2004$299K$368K
Severe Storms and Flooding Associated Wiโ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormSep 2004โ€”โ€”
Snow โ†’Severe StormMar 2003$200Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’FloodJan 1996โ€”โ€”
Blizzard of 96 โ†’SnowstormJan 1996โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storms โ†’Severe StormMar 1994โ€”โ€”
Severe Snowfall & Winter Storm โ†’SnowstormMar 1993โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodOct 1976โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Heavy Rains & Flooding โ†’FloodSep 1975โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Agnes โ†’FloodJun 1972โ€”โ€”
Dr-4339Unknownโ€”โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 21 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

1,005

Total Claims Paid

$15,941,455

Avg Claim Payout

$15,862

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

21

Federal Funding

$4,370,916

Properties Protected

46

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

0.29

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine17$3,232,133
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan2$85,416
103.1: Feasibility, Engineering and Design Studies; 106.2: Other Non Construction1$966,258
91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE1$87,110

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Lebanon has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, strong wind, lightning. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 1,005 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $7,770,512 in public assistance recovery funding. $12,224,987 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 21 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

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Depression Rate

โ€”

Diabetes Rate

โ€”

Uninsured Rate

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Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Lebanon has an obesity rate of โ€”, which is .

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

4.2 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.1 mi

Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospit...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital3.1 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes
Lebanon Va Medical Center3.1 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration5/5Yes
Milton S Hershey Medical Center11.9 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Upmc Lititz12.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital17.6 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

5

Pop. Served

61,603

Violations (5yr)

4

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
LEBANON WATER AUTH57,0002
BOROUGH OF CORNWALL3,3430
WEST LEBANON TWP WATER SUPPLY7802
TWIN MAPLES MHP2800
SUNRISE TRAILER CT2000

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

2

Total COโ‚‚e

1.7M MT

Top Emitter

Helix Ironwood, LLC

1.7M MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (25,000 - 50,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
Helix Ironwood, LLC
Ls Power Equity Partners Lp
Power Plants1,677,037
GREATER LEBANON REFUSE LDFL
Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority
Waste11,616

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 5 water systems serving the area. 4 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 1.7M metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

19 min

-18% vs national

Drive Alone

71.8%

-9% vs national

Public Transit

2.9%

+224% vs national

Work From Home

4.6%

-51% vs national

Carpool

12.4%

Walk / Bike

6.1%

combined

How Lebanon's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

1

2023

5-Year Avg

2

fatalities/yr

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202311000
202122020
202044010
201933010
201822010

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Lebanon, PA is 19 minutes, which is 18.4% below the national average of 23 minutes. 71.8% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 4.6% work from home, which is below the PA state average of 8.9%. Public transit is used by 2.9% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 12.4% of workers carpool. 5.6% walk to work. 0.5% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

79.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

64.5%

of households

No Internet

14.1%

of households

Total Households

10,635

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
64.5%
Cellular Data Plan
73.6%
Satellite
4.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.2%
No Internet Access
14.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.7%

of households

Smartphone

84.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

59.3%

of households

Tablet

52.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
89.7%
Smartphone
84.4%
Desktop / Laptop
59.3%
Tablet
52.1%
Smartphone Only
14.4%
No Computer
10.3%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

17.8ยข

per kWh

-7% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

11.0ยข

per kWh

-29% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.9ยข

per kWh

-34% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$145

residential

-1% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

4% above the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Pennsylvania averages 17.8ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $145. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Lebanon vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

5

Population Served

61,603

Violations (5yr)

4

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
LEBANON WATER AUTHCommunitySurface water57,0002
BOROUGH OF CORNWALLCommunityPurchased surface water3,3430
WEST LEBANON TWP WATER SUPPLYCommunityGround water7802
TWIN MAPLES MHPCommunityGround water2800
SUNRISE TRAILER CTCommunityGround water2000

79.6% of households in Lebanon have broadband internet access. 64.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.1% of households have no internet access. 14.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 61,603 people. A total of 4 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Lebanon is located in Lebanon County, PA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Lebanon.

Election Overview

Source: Lebanon County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

24,734

33.6%

GOP Votes

48,282

65.5%

Total Votes

73,692

Margin

R+32.0%

Shift from 2020

R+0.2pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+32.0%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202424,73448,28273,69233.6%65.5%R+32.0
202023,93246,73171,85833.3%65.0%R+31.7
201617,86038,80458,90630.3%65.9%R+35.5

In the 2024 presidential election, Lebanon County recorded 73,692 total votes. Republicans won the county with 65.5% of the vote compared to 33.6% for Democrats, a margin of R+32.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+0.2pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Lebanon County has shifted 3.6 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

249

Total Assets

$246.0M

Total Income

$102.9M

Per 10K Residents

93.6

nonprofits

-22.6% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

35

Median Assets

$291K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
43
Education
27
Recreation & Sports
20
Human Services
17
Philanthropy
15
Public Safety
13
Arts & Culture
12
Animal-Related
6
Community Improvement
6
Environment
5
Health Care
5
Housing & Shelter
5
Youth Development
5
International
4
Voluntary Health
3
Public Benefit
3
Mental Health
2
Employment
2
Food & Agriculture
2
Unknown
2
Medical Research
1
65.1%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $160.2M of $246.0M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Lebanon

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
CONSERVATIVE MENNONITE FINANCIALPublic Benefit$59.3M$3.3M2014
THE FRANCIS J DIXON FOUNDATIONEducation$26.5M$7.5M1989
JUBILEE MINISTRIESReligion$16.1M$9.8M1989
LEBANON VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONCommunity Improvement$13.9M$8.0M2001
ALIGN LIFE MINISTRIESโ€”$8.8M$5.2M1986
LEBANON VALLEY FAMILY YMCAโ€”$8.4M$5.4M1953
PENNSYLVANIA BREAST CANCER COALITIONPhilanthropy$8.1M$6.1M1995
LEBANON VALLEY EXPOSITION CORPโ€”$7.0M$1.4M1973
COMMUNITY HOMES OF LEBANON COUNTY INCHousing & Shelter$6.3M$766K1995
UNITED WAY OF LEBANON COUNTY INCPhilanthropy$5.8M$863K1954
LEBANON FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES INCHealth Care$5.1M$2.2M1975
NEW COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FOUNDATIONโ€”$4.9M$3.6M1983
COMMUNITY HOMES OF LEBANON VALLEY INCHousing & Shelter$4.4M$1.9M1969
LEBANON RESCUE MISSION INCโ€”$4.3M$2.6M1953
VERNON AND DORIS BISHOP FOUNDATIONโ€”$3.9M$960K1957
LEBANON FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRST AID AND SAFETY PATROLPublic Safety$3.8M$9.3M1965
TRUE LIFE YOUTH MINISTRIESReligion$3.5M$764K1991
LEBANON COUNTY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIESโ€”$3.1M$4.5M1998
LEBANON COMMUNITY LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONโ€”$2.7M$1.1M1960
SOUTH LEBANON FIRE COMPANY NO 1Public Safety$2.7M$606K2019
KENBROOK BIBLE CAMP INCRecreation & Sports$2.6M$1.2M1985
CHESTNUT STREET COMMUNITY CENTERHuman Services$2.5M$792K2022
GLENN LEBANON FIRE COMPANYPublic Safety$2.5M$286K1998
THE BUNKER HILL FIRE COMPANYPublic Safety$2.4M$122K2020
SEXUAL ASSAULT RESOURCE & COUNSELING CENTER OF LEBANON & SCHโ€”$2.3M$1.6M1986
LEBANON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYโ€”$2.3M$246K1964
SERVANTS OASISArts & Culture$2.0M$336K1996
LC STRONG FOUNDATION INCEducation$1.9M$1.0M2022
COMMUNITY HOMES OF LEBANON COUNTY INCHousing & Shelter$1.9M$600K1988
QUALITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND TRAINING INCEmployment$1.5M$1.6M1960
WEAVERTOWN FIRE CO 1โ€”$1.4M$155K1993
DEVELOPMENTAL AND DISABILITY SERVICES OF LEBANON VALLEYVoluntary Health$1.3M$1.1M1970
CORNWALL CHILDRENS CENTER INCHuman Services$1.2M$543K1982
HAVEN OF RESTReligion$1.1M$439K2003
GREEN PASTURE REST HOMEHousing & Shelter$1.0M$920K2006
RESCUE HOSE CO NO 4 OF LEBANONPublic Safety$998K$527K2005
WEPA EMPOWERMENT CENTERArts & Culture$965K$518K2021
FALCON FOUNDATIONEducation$955K$357K2000
LEBANON VALLEY RAILS-TO-TRAILS INCCommunity Improvement$924K$126K1997
VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION OF LEBANON COUNTYโ€”$832K$223K1941
PALOMA SCHOOLEducation$807K$1.1M2023
SUNLIGHT GARDENSHuman Services$760K$387K2011
MISSION IMPERATIVEReligion$730K$643K1997
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION OF LEBANON COUNTY INCHuman Services$648K$644K1990
HARVEY C GRUMBINE FOUNDATIONโ€”$636K$176K1954
RURAL SECURITY FIRE COMPANYPublic Safety$567K$112K2019
IRONWOOD COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$491K$123K2001
LEBANON VALLEY VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE CLINICHealth Care$455K$594K2009
LEBANON VALLEY CONSERVANCY INCEnvironment$436K$355K2000
THE PERSEVERANCE STEAM FIRE ENGINE AND HOSE COMPANY NO ONE LEBANONโ€”$405K$29K1990

Lebanon, PA has 249 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $246.0M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 43 organizations. 35 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 93.6 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

172

Total Approved

$60.8M

Jobs Supported

1,493

Per 10K Residents

64.7

SBA loans

-20.9% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

41

Top Lender

Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company

33 loans

Top Industry

Retail Trade

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)95% of all loans

Loans

163

Total Amount

$52.5M

Avg Loan

$321,925

Median Loan

$95,400

SBA Guaranteed

$39.7M(76%)

Jobs Supported

1,232

5045% of all loans

Loans

9

Total Amount

$8.3M

Avg Loan

$920,333

Median Loan

$584,000

7(a) โ€” 95%504 โ€” 5%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

21

12% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$9.6M

16% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$455,881

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Retail Trade29 loans
NAICS 44
$6.7M
Construction17 loans
NAICS 23
$3.4M
Accommodation & Food Services17 loans
NAICS 72
$14.4M
Other Services14 loans
NAICS 81
$3.2M
Professional & Technical Services12 loans
NAICS 54
$927K

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Prayers Hospitality Llc1$5.0M
Lebanon Hospitality Holdings Llc1$4.6M
Eict Beverage Llc1$4.5M
I Auman Machine Co. Inc.3$4.0M
Behney Corp.3$2.4M
Always Bagels, Inc. a New York Corporation1$2.0M
Always Bagels, Inc.1$2.0M
Umbergers of Fontana Inc1$1.6M
Quality Inn1$1.4M
Bgw Ventures Llc2$1.1M

Lebanon, PA has received 172 SBA loans totaling $60.8M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 163 loans (95% of the total), supporting 1,232 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 9 loans totaling $8.3M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Retail Trade. The most active SBA lender in Lebanon is Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company with 33 loans. That works out to 64.7 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

14

Total Population

137,889

Avg Median Income

-$95,159,661

Avg Home Value

-$95,037,052

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
1700311,932$87,350$242,200$1,08842.7
17010170N/AN/AN/A0.0
170161,044$70,833$164,600$2,8130.2
170263,636$102,639$246,900$84624.4
1704239,626$76,399$222,200$1,09667.7
1704631,701$59,633$180,500$1,03638.9
17064738$123,333$360,000$1,3171.9
1706715,985$78,125$229,500$1,18347.1
170736,064$93,346$259,400$1,38928.5
1707774N/AN/AN/A0.0
1707823,798$84,533$278,300$1,25230.1
170872,444$91,510$222,400$86012.7
17088503$110,260$209,700$9291.6
19544174$120,114$198,900N/A0.2

Lebanon, PA has 14 ZIP codes with a combined population of 137,889. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$95,159,661. The average median home value is -$95,037,052. The average median monthly rent is -$142,856,156.

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