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Lowes RDC is the largest employer in Lebanon, with 650 employees. The other major employers are [[Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital]], Lebanon Schools, Wal-Mart, and ENTEK Manufacturing.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fact Sheet: Lebanon Oregon|url=http://www.ci.lebanon.or.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=2811|publisher=City of Lebanon}}</ref>
Lowes RDC is the largest employer in Lebanon, with 650 employees. The other major employers are [[Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital]], Lebanon Schools, Wal-Mart, and ENTEK Manufacturing.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fact Sheet: Lebanon Oregon|url=http://www.ci.lebanon.or.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=2811|publisher=City of Lebanon}}</ref>
Lebanon is home to [[Entek International]].{{Citation needed|date=February 2012}}
Lebanon is home to [[Entek International]].{{Citation needed|date=February 2012}}
Until 2005, Lebanon was home to one of the last [[drive-in theater|drive-in movie theater]]s in Oregon. It was demolished to make room for a [[Wal-Mart|Super Wal-Mart]],{{Citation needed|date=May 2010}} despite protests by residents who wished to preserve the drive-in.
The [[Wal-Mart|Wal-Mart Super Center]],{{Citation needed|date=May 2010}} also employs a significant number of residents.

== Education ==
== Education ==
[[Image:WesternU College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Northwest, main building (COMP Northwest).jpg|thumb|right|top|text-bottom|300px|alt=Alt|'''[[College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Northwest|COMP Northwest]]'''<br />
[[Image:WesternU College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Northwest, main building (COMP Northwest).jpg|thumb|right|top|text-bottom|300px|alt=Alt|'''[[College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Northwest|COMP Northwest]]'''<br />

Revision as of 07:40, 6 November 2013

For other places with the same name, see Lebanon (disambiguation).
Lebanon, Oregon
City
Former railroad station in downtown
Former railroad station in downtown
Nickname: 
Land of Love
Motto: 
It's Easier From Here[1]
Location in Oregon
Location in Oregon
CountryUnited States
StateOregon
CountyLinn
Incorporated1878
Government
 • MayorPaul Aziz[2]
Area
[3]
 • Total
6.87 sq mi (17.79 km2)
 • Land6.67 sq mi (17.28 km2)
 • Water0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2)
Elevation
347 ft (105.8 m)
Population
 (2010)[4]
 • Total
15,518
 • Estimate 
(2012[5])
15,740
 • Density2,326.5/sq mi (898.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (Pacific)
ZIP code
97355
Area code541
FIPS code41-41650Template:GR
GNIS feature ID1136468Template:GR
Websitewww.ci.lebanon.or.us

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.

Geography

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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.[3]

Demographics

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.

2000 census

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 12,950 people, 5,078 households, and 3,442 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,467.7 people per square mile (952.4/km²). There were 5,457 housing units at an average density of 1,039.9 per square mile (401.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.98% White, 0.17% African American, 1.03% Native American, 0.96% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 1.41% from other races, and 2.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.69% of the population.

There were 5,078 households out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.02.

The city's age distribution has 27.0% under 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,231, and the median income for a family was $37,818. Males had a median income of $32,448 versus $24,796 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,968. About 14.4% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.8% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

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Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital

Lowes RDC is the largest employer in Lebanon, with 650 employees. The other major employers are Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, Lebanon Schools, Wal-Mart, and ENTEK Manufacturing.[6] Lebanon is home to Entek International.[citation needed] The Wal-Mart Super Center,[citation needed] also employs a significant number of residents.

Education

Alt
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.[7] 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, 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. [8] Ralston Park hosts the town's Christmas tree and yearly lighting celebration.


Notable people

References

  1. ^ Jon Nelson. "City Manager". City of Lebanon. Retrieved 2013-05-25.
  2. ^ "City of Lebanon : City Council Bio Information". City of Lebanon. Retrieved 2013-06-01.
  3. ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
  4. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
  5. ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-02.
  6. ^ "Fact Sheet: Lebanon Oregon". City of Lebanon.
  7. ^ Budnick, Nick (July 31, 2011). "Osteopathic medical school to open next week in Lebanon, Oregon". The Oregonian. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
  8. ^ "Lebanon Parks Master Plan". City of Lebanon, Oregon. Retrieved 2013-11-05.
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