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Lebanon, Missouri

Coordinates: 37°40′00″N 92°39′00″W / 37.66667°N 92.65000°W / 37.66667; -92.65000
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Lebanon, Missouri
City
City of Lebanon
Lebanon Train Depot in 1873
Lebanon Train Depot in 1873
Motto: 
"Friendly People. Friendly Place."
Map
Location of Lebanon, Missouri
Coordinates: 37°40′00″N 92°39′00″W / 37.66667°N 92.65000°W / 37.66667; -92.65000
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyLaclede
Incorporated1877
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council-City Administrator
 • MayorJared Carr
Area
[1]
 • Total14.72 sq mi (38.13 km2)
 • Land14.64 sq mi (37.92 km2)
 • Water0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,280 ft (390 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total15,013
 • Density1,025.27/sq mi (395.86/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
65536
Area code417
FIPS code29-41168[3]
GNIS feature ID2395664[2]
Websitewww.lebanonmissouri.org

Lebanon is a city in and the county seat of Laclede County in Missouri.[4] The population was estimated at 15,013 at the time of the 2020 census.[5] It is the county seat of Laclede County.[4] The Lebanon Micropolitan Statistical Area consists of Laclede County.

History

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Lebanon was founded in 1849.[6] The community was named after Lebanon, Tennessee, the former home of many of the first settlers.[7][8]

Lebanon had many motels for travelers along Route 66.

The Ralph E. Burley House, Joe Knight Building, Laclede County Jail, Ploger-Moneymaker Place, and Wallace House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[9]

Geography

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Laclede County Courthouse

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.72 square miles (38.12 km2), of which 14.63 square miles (37.89 km2) is land and 0.09 square miles (0.23 km2) is water.[10] Lebanon is along I-44, and Routes 5, 32, and 64 as well as the historic Route 66.

Climate

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Climate data for Lebanon 2W, Missouri (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1892–present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 79
(26) 		82
(28) 		90
(32) 		93
(34) 		101
(38) 		105
(41) 		113
(45) 		110
(43) 		106
(41) 		95
(35) 		86
(30) 		80
(27) 		113
(45)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 42.5
(5.8) 		47.6
(8.7) 		57.7
(14.3) 		67.6
(19.8) 		75.9
(24.4) 		83.9
(28.8) 		88.4
(31.3) 		87.5
(30.8) 		80.0
(26.7) 		69.1
(20.6) 		56.1
(13.4) 		45.8
(7.7) 		66.8
(19.3)
Daily mean °F (°C) 32.3
(0.2) 		36.5
(2.5) 		46.0
(7.8) 		55.8
(13.2) 		65.0
(18.3) 		73.4
(23.0) 		77.7
(25.4) 		76.4
(24.7) 		68.4
(20.2) 		57.3
(14.1) 		45.3
(7.4) 		36.0
(2.2) 		55.8
(13.2)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 22.2
(−5.4) 		25.4
(−3.7) 		34.3
(1.3) 		43.9
(6.6) 		54.2
(12.3) 		62.8
(17.1) 		67.1
(19.5) 		65.2
(18.4) 		56.8
(13.8) 		44.4
(6.9) 		34.6
(1.4) 		26.3
(−3.2) 		44.9
(7.2)
Record low °F (°C) −21
(−29) 		−28
(−33) 		−10
(−23) 		9
(−13) 		26
(−3) 		36
(2) 		43
(6) 		38
(3) 		28
(−2) 		15
(−9) 		1
(−17) 		−19
(−28) 		−28
(−33)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 2.71
(69) 		2.60
(66) 		3.50
(89) 		4.88
(124) 		5.89
(150) 		4.68
(119) 		4.09
(104) 		4.36
(111) 		4.07
(103) 		3.35
(85) 		3.21
(82) 		2.52
(64) 		45.86
(1,165)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 2.9
(7.4) 		1.3
(3.3) 		1.1
(2.8) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.4
(1.0) 		2.6
(6.6) 		8.3
(21)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 6.8 6.7 9.5 9.8 11.1 9.0 7.7 8.1 7.0 7.6 7.6 6.0 96.9
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 1.6 0.8 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3 1.1 4.0
Source: NOAA[11][12]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1860341—
18701,090219.6%
18801,41930.2%
18902,21856.3%
19002,125−4.2%
19102,43014.4%
19202,84817.2%
19303,56225.1%
19405,02541.1%
19506,80835.5%
19608,22020.7%
19708,6164.8%
19809,50710.3%
19909,9835.0%
200012,15521.8%
201014,47419.1%
202015,0133.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]

2020 census

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The 2020 United States census[14] counted 15,013 people, 6,053 households, and 3,784 families in Lebanon. The population density was 1,025.5 per square mile (395.9/km2). There were 6,729 housing units at an average density of 459.6 units per square mile (177.5 units/km2). The racial makeup was 89.38% (13,418) white, 1.36% (204) black or African-American, 0.58% (87) Native American, 0.82% (123) Asian, 0.05% (8) Pacific Islander, 1.16% (174) from other races, and 6.65% (999) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.7% (696) of the population.

Of the 6,053 households, 36.8% had children under the age of 18; 42.8% were married couples living together; 34.1% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 31.3% consisted of individuals and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.0.

26.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.9 years. For every 100 females, the population had 89.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 82.0 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey[15] estimates show that the median household income was $41,160 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,834) and the median family income was $55,330 (+/- $5,167). Males had a median income of $35,720 (+/- $3,968) versus $22,032 (+/- $3,611) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,181 (+/- $3,901). Approximately, 16.2% of families and 21.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.0% of those under the age of 18 and 18.5% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census

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As of the census[16] of 2010, there were 14,474 people, 5,980 households, and 3,745 families living in the city. The population density was 989.3 inhabitants per square mile (382.0/km2). There were 6,728 housing units at an average density of 459.9 units per square mile (177.6 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.1% White, 1.3% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 5,980 households, of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.4% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 35.4 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.9% were from 25 to 44; 22.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 12,155 people, 5,132 households, and 3,181 families living in the city. The population density was 891.9 inhabitants per square mile (344.4/km2). There were 5,745 housing units at an average density of 421.6 units per square mile (162.8 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.99% White, 0.90% African American, 0.54% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.42% from other races, and 1.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.65% of the population.

There were 5,132 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.0% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,668, and the median income for a family was $36,509. Males had a median income of $27,657 versus $17,509 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,636. About 12.3% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.4% of those under age 18 and 18.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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Public education in Lebanon is administered by Lebanon R-III School District, which operates Lebanon High School.[17]

The Lebanon Senior High School Girls Wrestling Team is notable for winning the inaugural MSHSAA State Girls Wrestling Championship in 2019, the first 1st place title in the school's history.[18]

Lebanon has a public library, the Lebanon–Laclede County Library.[19]

Notable people

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lebanon, Missouri
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ a b "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  5. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
  6. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
  7. ^ "Laclede County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 24, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  8. ^ Eaton, David Wolfe (1916). How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named. The State Historical Society of Missouri. pp. 182.
  9. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  10. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
  11. ^ "NowData – NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  12. ^ "Station: Lebanon 2W, MO". U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991–2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  13. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  14. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  15. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  16. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
  17. ^ "Lebanon R-Iii School District". Great Schools. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
  18. ^ "Lebanon girls wrestling claims third team state title in four years". Ozarks Sports Zone. Retrieved July 26, 2022.
  19. ^ "Missouri Public Libraries". PublicLibraries.com. Archived from the original on June 10, 2017. Retrieved June 2, 2019.
  20. ^ "Astronaut Bio". www.jsc.nasa.gov. NASA JSC. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
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