Time Zone: Lebanon County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Lebanon is the Seat for Lebanon County.
Lebanon County was founded February 16, 1819. Lebanon was created by taking area from Dauphin and Counties.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Lebanon had a population of 130,506 people. This is an increase of 8.46% since the last Census (which gave a population of 120,327 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Lebanon represented 0.98% of the total population of Pennsylvania, making it the state's 28th most populous county (out of 67 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 133,568 | +11% | +2.35% since 2009 |
2009 | 130,506 | +8.46% | +0.93% since 2008 |
2008 | 129,302 | +7.46% | +0.86% since 2007 |
2007 | 128,197 | +6.54% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 120,327 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Lebanon County Census Page for Lebanon County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Lebanon County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Lebanon County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Lebanon | 24,254 | 24,461 | 0.85% decrease |
Palmyra | 7,066 | 7,096 | 0.42% decrease |
Cornwall | 3,538 | 3,486 | 1.49% increase |
Myerstown | 3,149 | 3,171 | 0.69% decrease |
Cleona | 2,140 | 2,148 | 0.37% decrease |
Websites for Lebanon County
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