South Lebanon, Oregon facts for kids
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South Lebanon, Oregon
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Location of South Lebanon, Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Linn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.18 sq mi (3.05 km2) |
| • Land | 1.18 sq mi (3.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 390 ft (120 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,228 |
| • Density | 1,043.33/sq mi (402.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97355
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| Area code(s) | 458 and 541 |
| FIPS code | 41-68875 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408767 |
South Lebanon is a small community in Linn County, Oregon, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not an official city or town. South Lebanon is located right next to the city of Lebanon.
In 2020, about 1,228 people lived in South Lebanon. The area and population of South Lebanon changed between 2000 and 2010. This happened because the city of Lebanon grew and took in some of the land that used to be part of South Lebanon.
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Where is South Lebanon?
South Lebanon is in the state of Oregon. It is located in Linn County. The community is on the south side of the city of Lebanon.
Roads and Travel
U.S. Route 20 is a main road that runs along the edge of South Lebanon. This road goes north into Lebanon. It also goes southeast about 11 miles (18 km) to a town called Sweet Home.
Land Area
The United States Census Bureau says that South Lebanon covers a total area of about 1.18 square miles (3.05 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the CDP.
How Many People Live Here?
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| 2020 | 1,228 | — | |
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The population of South Lebanon has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 1,155 people living there. By 2010, the population had slightly decreased to 1,005. However, by 2020, it grew again to 1,228 people.
Community Makeup
In 2000, there were 411 households in South Lebanon. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households (64%) were married couples. About 33.8% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The people in South Lebanon come from different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents (96.45%) were White. A small number of people were Native American or Asian. About 1.99% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups
The community has people of all ages. In 2000, about 26.5% of the population was under 18 years old. About 15.7% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in South Lebanon was 37 years old.
See also
- In Spanish: South Lebanon para niños
