Lebanon County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lebanon County
|
|
---|---|
Location within the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
|
|
Pennsylvania's location within the U.S. |
|
Country | United States |
State | Pennsylvania |
Founded | February 16, 1813 |
Seat | Lebanon |
Largest city | Lebanon |
Area | |
• Total | 362 sq mi (940 km2) |
• Land | 362 sq mi (940 km2) |
• Water | 0.7 sq mi (2 km2) 0.2%% |
Population | |
• Estimate
(2019)
|
141,793 |
• Density | 390/sq mi (150/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional district | 9th |
Lebanon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 133,568. Its county seat is the city of Lebanon. The county was formed from portions of Dauphin and Lancaster counties in 1813, with minor boundary revisions in 1814 and 1821. Lebanon County comprises the Lebanon, Pennsylvania, Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Harrisburg-York-Lebanon, Pennsylvania Combined Statistical Area. Lebanon is 72 miles northwest of Philadelphia, which is the nearest major city.
Contents
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 362 square miles (940 km2), of which 362 square miles (940 km2) is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2) (0.2%) is water. It is drained by Swatara Creek and its branches. It consists in large part of a valley.
Adjacent counties
- Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania (northeast)
- Berks County, Pennsylvania (east)
- Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (south)
- Dauphin County, Pennsylvania (west)
Major Highways
- I-76 / Penna Turnpike
- I-78
- I-81
- US 22
- US 322
- US 422
- PA 72
- PA 117
- PA 241
- PA 341
- PA 443
- PA 501
- PA 897
- PA 934
Demographics
Historical population | |||
---|---|---|---|
Census | Pop. | %± | |
1820 | 16,988 | — | |
1830 | 20,557 | 21.0% | |
1840 | 21,872 | 6.4% | |
1850 | 26,071 | 19.2% | |
1860 | 31,831 | 22.1% | |
1870 | 34,096 | 7.1% | |
1880 | 38,476 | 12.8% | |
1890 | 48,131 | 25.1% | |
1900 | 53,827 | 11.8% | |
1910 | 59,565 | 10.7% | |
1920 | 63,152 | 6.0% | |
1930 | 67,103 | 6.3% | |
1940 | 72,641 | 8.3% | |
1950 | 81,683 | 12.4% | |
1960 | 90,853 | 11.2% | |
1970 | 99,665 | 9.7% | |
1980 | 108,582 | 8.9% | |
1990 | 113,744 | 4.8% | |
2000 | 120,327 | 5.8% | |
2010 | 133,568 | 11.0% | |
2020 | 143,257 | 7.3% | |
U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2019 |
As of the census of 2000, there were 120,327 people and 32,771 families residing in the county. The population density was 332 people per square mile (128/km2). There were 49,320 housing units at an average density of 136 per square mile (53/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 94.46% White, 1.29% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.89% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 2.26% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. 4.96% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 45.6% were of German, 11.8% American and 6.1% Irish ancestry. 92.5% spoke English, 4.2% Spanish and 1.1% Pennsylvania Dutch as their first language.
There were 46,551 households, out of which 30.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.40% were married couples living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.60% were non-families. 25.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.70% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 28.00% from 25 to 44, 23.70% from 45 to 64, and 16.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 95.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.70 males.
Metropolitan Statistical Area
The United States Office of Management and Budget has designated Lebanon County as the Lebanon, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). As of the 2010 U.S. Census the metropolitan area ranked 16th most populous in the State of Pennsylvania and the 296th most populous in the United States with a population of 133,568. Lebanon County is also a part of the larger Harrisburg-York-Lebanon, PA Combined Statistical Area (CSA), which combines the populations of Lebanon County as well as Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry and York Counties in Pennsylvania. The Combined Statistical Area ranked 5th in the State of Pennsylvania and 43rd most populous in the United States with a population of 1,219,422.
Communities
Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities, boroughs, townships, and, in at most two cases, towns. The following cities, boroughs and townships are located in Lebanon County:
City
- Lebanon (county seat)
Boroughs
Townships
- Annville
- Bethel
- Cold Spring
- East Hanover
- Heidelberg
- Jackson
- Millcreek
- North Annville
- North Cornwall
- North Lebanon
- North Londonderry
- South Annville
- South Lebanon
- South Londonderry
- Swatara
- Union
- West Cornwall
- West Lebanon
Census-designated places
Census-designated places are geographical areas designated by the U.S. Census Bureau for the purposes of compiling demographic data. They are not actual jurisdictions under Pennsylvania law.
Other unincorporated communities
- Greenpoint
- McGillstown
- Ono
Population ranking
The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Lebanon County.
† county seat
Rank | City/Town/etc. | Municipal type | Population (2010 Census) |
---|---|---|---|
1 | † Lebanon | City | 25,477 |
2 | Palmyra | Borough | 7,320 |
3 | Annville (township) | CDP | 4,767 |
4 | Cornwall | Borough | 4,112 |
5 | Campbelltown | CDP | 3,616 |
6 | Myerstown | Borough | 3,062 |
7 | Pleasant Hill | CDP | 2,643 |
8 | Sand Hill | CDP | 2,496 |
9 | Newmanstown | CDP | 2,478 |
10 | Lebanon South | CDP | 2,270 |
11 | Cleona | Borough | 2,080 |
12 | Jonestown | Borough | 1,905 |
13 | Avon | CDP | 1,667 |
14 | Richland | Borough | 1,519 |
15 | Fredericksburg | CDP | 1,357 |
16 | Hebron | CDP | 1,305 |
17 | Schaefferstown | CDP | 941 |
18 | Quentin | CDP | 594 |
19 | Timber Hills | CDP | 360 |
20 | Mount Gretna Heights | CDP | 323 |
21 | Mount Gretna | Borough | 196 |
22 | Fort Indiantown Gap | CDP | 143 |
Education
Colleges and universities
- Harrisburg Area Community College (Lebanon Campus)
- Lebanon Valley College
- Evangelical Seminary
Public school districts
- Annville-Cleona School District
- Cornwall-Lebanon School District
- Eastern Lebanon County School District
- Lebanon School District
- Northern Lebanon School District
- Palmyra Area School District
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Lebanon para niños