Lebanon, Virginia
Lebanon, Virginia | |
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Town | |
 Downtown Lebanon (2012) | |
 Seal | |
| Nickname(s): "Heart of Southwest Virginia" | |
| Motto(s): "Progressing for the Future" | |
 Location in Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 36°54′3″N 82°4′37″W / 36.90083°N 82.07694°WCoordinates: 36°54′3″N 82°4′37″W / 36.90083°N 82.07694°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Russell |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Nelson A.Dodi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.83 sq mi (12.52 km2) |
| • Land | 4.82 sq mi (12.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,060 ft (628 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 3,424 |
| • Estimate (2019)[2] | 3,147 |
| • Density | 653.45/sq mi (252.30/km2) |
| U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Population Estimates | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 24266 |
| Area code(s) | 276 |
| FIPS code | 51-44696[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1498504[4] |
| Website | http://www.lebanonva.net/ |
Lebanon is a town in Russell County, Virginia, United States. The population was 3,424 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Russell County.[5]
History[]
Carter Hill, Daugherty's Cave and Breeding Site, Stephen B. Quillen House, and Blackford Bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[6]
Geography[]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.1 square miles (10.6 km2), all of it land.
Climate[]
The town has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa).
| hideClimate data for Lebanon, Virginia (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1989–present) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 79 (26) |
79 (26) |
89 (32) |
89 (32) |
90 (32) |
99 (37) |
99 (37) |
94 (34) |
95 (35) |
92 (33) |
81 (27) |
76 (24) |
99 (37) |
| Average high °F (°C) | 44.9 (7.2) |
48.4 (9.1) |
56.5 (13.6) |
66.9 (19.4) |
74.5 (23.6) |
81.2 (27.3) |
84.0 (28.9) |
83.2 (28.4) |
78.7 (25.9) |
68.1 (20.1) |
57.0 (13.9) |
48.2 (9.0) |
66.0 (18.9) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 33.9 (1.1) |
37.0 (2.8) |
44.0 (6.7) |
53.2 (11.8) |
61.5 (16.4) |
69.1 (20.6) |
72.5 (22.5) |
71.5 (21.9) |
65.9 (18.8) |
54.4 (12.4) |
44.0 (6.7) |
37.3 (2.9) |
53.7 (12.1) |
| Average low °F (°C) | 22.9 (−5.1) |
25.6 (−3.6) |
31.4 (−0.3) |
39.5 (4.2) |
48.5 (9.2) |
56.9 (13.8) |
61.0 (16.1) |
59.7 (15.4) |
53.2 (11.8) |
40.8 (4.9) |
30.9 (−0.6) |
26.4 (−3.1) |
41.4 (5.2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −18 (−28) |
−24 (−31) |
−6 (−21) |
14 (−10) |
28 (−2) |
38 (3) |
46 (8) |
44 (7) |
33 (1) |
20 (−7) |
8 (−13) |
−2 (−19) |
−24 (−31) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.49 (89) |
3.68 (93) |
4.18 (106) |
4.12 (105) |
4.42 (112) |
4.31 (109) |
4.86 (123) |
4.04 (103) |
3.34 (85) |
2.55 (65) |
3.01 (76) |
3.94 (100) |
45.94 (1,167) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 4.4 (11) |
2.8 (7.1) |
2.5 (6.4) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.5 (1.3) |
2.0 (5.1) |
12.4 (31) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 12.3 | 11.9 | 13.6 | 12.4 | 14.0 | 12.6 | 13.2 | 11.3 | 8.6 | 9.1 | 9.5 | 12.7 | 141.2 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 2.5 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 8.1 |
| Source: NOAA[7][8] | |||||||||||||
Demographics[]
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 264 | — | |
| 1870 | 209 | −20.8% | |
| 1880 | 244 | 16.7% | |
| 1890 | 310 | 27.0% | |
| 1900 | 325 | 4.8% | |
| 1910 | 366 | 12.6% | |
| 1920 | 469 | 28.1% | |
| 1930 | 560 | 19.4% | |
| 1940 | 622 | 11.1% | |
| 1950 | 672 | 8.0% | |
| 1960 | 2,085 | 210.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,272 | 9.0% | |
| 1980 | 3,206 | 41.1% | |
| 1990 | 3,386 | 5.6% | |
| 2000 | 3,273 | −3.3% | |
| 2010 | 3,424 | 4.6% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 3,147 | [2] | −8.1% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[9] | |||
As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 3,424 people, 1,507 households, and 884 families living in the town. The population density was 835.1 people per square mile (323.0/km2). There were 1,681 housing units at an average density of 410.0 per square mile (158.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 94.7% White, 2.9% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.5% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.[10]
There were 1,507 households, out of which 23.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.0% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.3% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.84.[10]
In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.0% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 20 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.6 males.[10]
The median income for a household in the town was $24,272, and the median income for a family was $47,708. Males had a median income of $42,404 versus $37,900 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,822. About 25.9% of families and 28.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.0% of those under age 18 and 11.9% of those age 65 or over.[11]
References[]
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- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "NowData – NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
- ^ "Station: Lebanon, VA". U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- ^ "2007-2011 American Community Survey". American Fact Finder. United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 12 February 2020. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
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