Lebanon, Oregon

Lebanon /ˈlɛbənən/ is a city in Linn County, Oregon, United States. Lebanon is located in northwest Oregon, southeast of Salem. The population was 15,518 at the 2010 census.

For other places with the same name, see Lebanon (disambiguation).

Lebanon
City
Lebanon, Oregon
Former railroad station in downtown Lebanon
Nickname(s): 
Land of Love
Motto(s): 
The town that friendliness built.[1]
Location in Oregon
Coordinates: 44°31′59″N 122°54′28″W
CountryUnited States
StateOregon
CountyLinn
Incorporated1878
Government
 • MayorPaul Aziz[2]
Area
 • Total7.23 sq mi (18.73 km2)
 • Land7.00 sq mi (18.13 km2)
 • Water0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2)
Elevation
351 ft (107 m)
Population
 • Total15,518
 • Estimate 
(2019)[5]
17,417
 • Density2,488.50/sq mi (960.85/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (Pacific)
ZIP code
97355
Area code(s)541
FIPS code41-41650[4]
GNIS feature ID1136468[6]
WebsiteCity of Lebanon

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1880270—
1890829207.0%
190092211.2%
19101,82097.4%
19201,805−0.8%
19301,8512.5%
19402,72947.4%
19505,873115.2%
19605,858−0.3%
19706,63613.3%
198010,41356.9%
199010,9505.2%
200012,95018.3%
201015,51819.8%
Est. 201917,417[5]12.2%
Sources:[4][7][8][9][10]

2010 census

As of the census[4] of 2010, there were 15,518 people, 6,118 households, and 3,945 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,326.5 inhabitants per square mile (898.3/km2). There were 6,820 housing units at an average density of 1,022.5 per square mile (394.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.2% White, 0.5% African American, 1.4% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.1% from other races, and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.8% of the population.

There were 6,118 households of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.5% were non-families. 28.5% 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 2.50 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the city was 36.6 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 16.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

Geography
The Elkins Flour Mill listed on the National Register of Historic Places

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.87 square miles (17.79 km2), of which 6.67 square miles (17.28 km2) is land and 0.20 square miles (0.52 km2) is water.[11]

Climate

This region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 °F (22.0 °C). According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Lebanon has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.[12]

Economy
Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital

Lowe's Regional Distribution Center is the largest employer in Lebanon, with 650 employees. The other major employers are Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, Lebanon Schools, Wal-Mart, and Entek International.[13][14]

Education
COMP Northwest The main building for the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Northwest. The building first opened for classes in fall of 2011, and is located across the street from Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital

Lebanon is served by the Lebanon Community Schools public school district, which includes Lebanon High School. It is also home to the private East Linn Christian Academy, which serves students from preschool through twelfth grade (PreK-12).

Western University of Health Sciences opened their College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Northwest in August 2011, the first new medical school in Oregon since Oregon Health & Science University was established.[15] The school opened with 107 students.

Arts and culture

Annual cultural events

Lebanon is the home of the World's Largest Strawberry Shortcake, a part of the annual Strawberry Festival that began in 1909. The Strawberry Festival includes a Junior Parade, a Grand Parade (featuring the Strawberry Royalty Court), and a carnival. It is held the first weekend of June.

Recreation

Parks

The city has 15 developed parks, totaling 71.5 acres (28.9 ha), which provide residents with baseball, softball, and soccer fields, as well as playgrounds, basketball and tennis courts, and other resources. Gills Landing has a boat ramp and dock, as well as an RV park, camping area, and showers.[16] Ralston Park hosts the town's Christmas tree and yearly lighting celebration.

Notable people

References
  1. Jon Nelson. "City Manager". City of Lebanon. Archived from the original on May 23, 2013. Retrieved May 25, 2013.
  2. "City of Lebanon : City Council Bio Information". City of Lebanon. Archived from the original on May 22, 2013. Retrieved June 1, 2013.
  3. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
  5. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  6. "Lebanon". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. November 28, 1980. Retrieved March 8, 2014.
  7. "Population-Oregon" (PDF). U.S. Census 1910. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
  8. "Population-Oregon" (PDF). 15th Census of the United States. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 27, 2013.
  9. "Number of Inhabitants: Oregon" (PDF). 18th Census of the United States. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
  10. "Pennsylvania: Population and Housing Unit Counts" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
  11. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
  12. Climate Summary for Lebanon, Oregon
  13. "Fact Sheet: Lebanon Oregon". City of Lebanon. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved September 26, 2013.
  14. "About ENTEK - History". Archived from the original on August 31, 2013. Retrieved December 3, 2013.
  15. Budnick, Nick (July 31, 2011). "Osteopathic medical school to open next week in Lebanon, Oregon". The Oregonian. Portland, Oregon. Retrieved August 1, 2011.
  16. "Lebanon Parks Master Plan". City of Lebanon. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
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