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Lebanon, KY


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Lebanon, Kentucky

Lebanon, Kentucky, in Marion county, is 51 miles SW of Lexington, Kentucky. About 5,718 people people live in Lebanon.

The People and Families of Lebanon

In Lebanon, about 42% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Lebanon, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the city.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Lebanon. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lebanon had a median family income of $26,552.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($4,000) in Lebanon than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Lebanon Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Lebanon, about 61% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Lebanon, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

Of Note

High Points

Lebanon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLebanon Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Lebanon Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 10%Lebanon Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Lebanon Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Lebanon Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Lebanon, KY

Comparing Lebanon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population97
Senior Citizens97
Racial Diversity69
Age of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Male Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size35
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults14
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use79
Working at Home24
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes107
People Living Alone108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built53

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