Lebanon, Missouri

Lebanon was founded in 1849.{{cite web | url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=MO&county=Laclede | title=Post Offices| publisher=Jim Forte Postal History | access-date=24 October 2016}} The community was named after Lebanon, Tennessee, the former home of many of the first settlers.{{cite web|url=http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_laclede.html |title=Laclede County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived) |publisher=The State Historical Society of Missouri |access-date=24 October 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071428/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_laclede.html |archive-date=24 June 2016 }}{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_RfAuAAAAYAAJ | title=How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named | publisher=The State Historical Society of Missouri | author=Eaton, David Wolfe | year=1916 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_RfAuAAAAYAAJ/page/n79 182]}}

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.{{NRISref|version=2010a}}

File:Laclede County MO Courthouse pano 20150715-8164-6.jpg

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|14.72|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|14.63|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.09|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=2012-07-08 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-07-02 }} Lebanon is along I-44, and Routes 5, 32, and 64 as well as the historic Route 66.

{{Weather box

|location = Lebanon 2W, Missouri (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1892–present)

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| Jan record high F = 79

| Feb record high F = 82

| Mar record high F = 90

| Apr record high F = 93

| May record high F = 101

| Jun record high F = 105

| Jul record high F = 113

| Aug record high F = 110

| Sep record high F = 106

| Oct record high F = 95

| Nov record high F = 86

| Dec record high F = 80

| year record high F = 113

| Jan high F = 42.5

| Feb high F = 47.6

| Mar high F = 57.7

| Apr high F = 67.6

| May high F = 75.9

| Jun high F = 83.9

| Jul high F = 88.4

| Aug high F = 87.5

| Sep high F = 80.0

| Oct high F = 69.1

| Nov high F = 56.1

| Dec high F = 45.8

| year high F = 66.8

| Jan mean F = 32.3

| Feb mean F = 36.5

| Mar mean F = 46.0

| Apr mean F = 55.8

| May mean F = 65.0

| Jun mean F = 73.4

| Jul mean F = 77.7

| Aug mean F = 76.4

| Sep mean F = 68.4

| Oct mean F = 57.3

| Nov mean F = 45.3

| Dec mean F = 36.0

| year mean F = 55.8

| Jan low F = 22.2

| Feb low F = 25.4

| Mar low F = 34.3

| Apr low F = 43.9

| May low F = 54.2

| Jun low F = 62.8

| Jul low F = 67.1

| Aug low F = 65.2

| Sep low F = 56.8

| Oct low F = 44.4

| Nov low F = 34.6

| Dec low F = 26.3

| year low F = 44.9

| Jan record low F = −21

| Feb record low F = −28

| Mar record low F = −10

| Apr record low F = 9

| May record low F = 26

| Jun record low F = 36

| Jul record low F = 43

| Aug record low F = 38

| Sep record low F = 28

| Oct record low F = 15

| Nov record low F = 1

| Dec record low F = −19

| year record low F = −28

| precipitation colour= green

| Jan precipitation inch = 2.71

| Feb precipitation inch = 2.60

| Mar precipitation inch = 3.50

| Apr precipitation inch = 4.88

| May precipitation inch = 5.89

| Jun precipitation inch = 4.68

| Jul precipitation inch = 4.09

| Aug precipitation inch = 4.36

| Sep precipitation inch = 4.07

| Oct precipitation inch = 3.35

| Nov precipitation inch = 3.21

| Dec precipitation inch = 2.52

| year precipitation inch = 45.86

| Jan snow inch = 2.9

| Feb snow inch = 1.3

| Mar snow inch = 1.1

| Apr snow inch = 0.0

| May snow inch = 0.0

| Jun snow inch = 0.0

| Jul snow inch = 0.0

| Aug snow inch = 0.0

| Sep snow inch = 0.0

| Oct snow inch = 0.0

| Nov snow inch = 0.4

| Dec snow inch = 2.6

| year snow inch = 8.3

| unit precipitation days = 0.01 in

| Jan precipitation days = 6.8

| Feb precipitation days = 6.7

| Mar precipitation days = 9.5

| Apr precipitation days = 9.8

| May precipitation days = 11.1

| Jun precipitation days = 9.0

| Jul precipitation days = 7.7

| Aug precipitation days = 8.1

| Sep precipitation days = 7.0

| Oct precipitation days = 7.6

| Nov precipitation days = 7.6

| Dec precipitation days = 6.0

| year precipitation days = 96.9

| unit snow days = 0.1 in

| Jan snow days = 1.6

| Feb snow days = 0.8

| Mar snow days = 0.2

| Apr snow days = 0.0

| May snow days = 0.0

| Jun snow days = 0.0

| Jul snow days = 0.0

| Aug snow days = 0.0

| Sep snow days = 0.0

| Oct snow days = 0.0

| Nov snow days = 0.3

| Dec snow days = 1.1

| year snow days = 4.0

|source 1 = NOAA

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| url = https://w2.weather.gov/climate/xmacis.php?wfo=sgf

| title = NowData – NOAA Online Weather Data

| publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

| access-date = August 2, 2021}}

{{cite web

| url = https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/services/data/v1?dataset=normals-monthly-1991-2020&startDate=0001-01-01&endDate=9996-12-31&stations=USC00234825&format=pdf

| title = Station: Lebanon 2W, MO

| work = U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991–2020)

| publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

| access-date = August 2, 2021}}

}}

{{US Census population

|1860= 341

|1870= 1090

|1880= 1419

|1890= 2218

|1900= 2125

|1910= 2430

|1920= 2848

|1930= 3562

|1940= 5025

|1950= 6808

|1960= 8220

|1970= 8616

|1980= 9507

|1990= 9983

|2000= 12155

|2010= 14474

|2020= 15013

|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}

}}

The 2020 United States census{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov| access-date=2023-12-17 |website=data.census.gov}} counted 15,013 people, 6,053 households, and 3,784 families in Lebanon. The population density was {{convert|1,025.5|/mi2|/km2}}. There were 6,729 housing units at an average density of {{convert|459.6|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units |units|}}. 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{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov|access-date=2023-12-17|website=data.census.gov}} 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.

As of the census{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=2012-07-08}} of 2010, there were 14,474 people, 5,980 households, and 3,745 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|989.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 6,728 housing units at an average density of {{convert|459.9|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units |units|}}. 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.

As of the census of 2000, there were 12,155 people, 5,132 households, and 3,181 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|891.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 5,745 housing units at an average density of {{convert|421.6|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units |units|}}. 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.

Public education in Lebanon is administered by Lebanon R-III School District, which operates Lebanon High School.{{cite web | url=https://www.greatschools.org/missouri/lebanon/lebanon-r_iii-school-district/ | title=Lebanon R-Iii School District | publisher=Great Schools | access-date=4 June 2019}}

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.{{Cite web |title=Lebanon girls wrestling claims third team state title in four years |url=https://www.ozarkssportszone.com/2022/02/20/lebanon-girls-wrestling-claims-third-team-state-title-in-four-years/ |access-date=2022-07-26 |website=Ozarks Sports Zone |language=en-US}}

Lebanon has a public library, the Lebanon–Laclede County Library.{{cite web | url=http://www.publiclibraries.com/missouri.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170610012728/http://www.publiclibraries.com/missouri.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=10 June 2017 | title=Missouri Public Libraries | publisher=PublicLibraries.com | access-date=2 June 2019}}

• Richard P. Bland — congressman from the state of Missouri
• Jim Bohannon — radio news and talk show host
• Ernest R. Breech — business executive
• Justin Britt — lineman for Houston Texans
• Cynthia Coffman — 38th Attorney General of Colorado
• Phil M. Donnelly — 41st and 43rd governor of Missouri
• Michael S. Hopkins — NASA astronaut and Air Force colonel{{cite web|title=Astronaut Bio|url=http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/htmlbios/hopkins-ms.html|website=www.jsc.nasa.gov|publisher=NASA JSC|access-date=6 June 2014}}
• Jeff Knight — member of the Missouri House of Representatives
• Antoine Predock — architect and designer
• Jerry Schoonmaker — baseball player for the Washington Senators
• William Tecumseh Vernon — educator, minister and bishop
• Betty Wagoner — professional baseball player for the South Bend Blue Sox
• Lanford Wilson — playwright and winner of the Pulitzer Prize for drama
• Harold Bell Wright — author
• David Gregory Kays - Federal Judge
• Dean Whipple- Federal Judge

• Lebanon I-44 Speedway

{{Reflist}}

• [http://www.lebanonmissouri.org City of Lebanon]
• [http://www.lebanonmissouri.com Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce]
• Historic maps of Lebanon in the [http://dl.mospace.umsystem.edu/mu/islandora/object/mu%3A138858 Sanborn Maps of Missouri Collection] at the University of Missouri

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