Lebanon (Missouri)
Description
Lebanon is a city in Laclede County, Missouri, United States. The population was 14,474 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Laclede County. The Lebanon Micropolitan Statistical Area consists of Laclede County.HistoryLebanon was founded in 1849. The community was named after Lebanon, Tennessee, the native home of a share of the first settlers. Lebanon also had many motels, for travelers along Route 66 to stay in. After the death of Route 66, Lebanon didn't die, but was only wounded.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.GeographyLebanon is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.72sqmi, of which, 14.63sqmi is land and 0.09sqmi is water.Demographics2010 censusAs of the census of 2010, there were 14,474 people, 5,980 households, and 3,745 families residing in the city. The population density was 989.3PD/sqmi. There were 6,728 housing units at an average density of 459.9/sqmi. 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.
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