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Lebanon N. Texas Population according to Census 6,191 Population estimate from community leaders Contributions of Lebanese-Americans Many Lebanese Americans in North Texas are 4th, 5th, or even 6th generation, making this difficult to estimate. Also, after the attacks of Sept 11, many non-Christian Lebanese are fearful of visits from the FBI and Homeland Security, and are reluctant to discuss their Primary cities of residence Estimated undocumented 1.5% Primary cities of residence Plano, Lewisville, Farmers Branch, Richardson, Mid Cities Average household size 5 Average family income per year $73,798 Educational attainment 96% high school, 54% B.A. or higher Language spoken at home Arabic, English, Armenian Fields of employment Lebanese Americans are educators, physicians in all branches of medicine, entrepreneurs (clothing industry, attorneys, service stations, retail shops, real estate, restaurants, car dealerships), managers of civic and charitable organizations. Business owners 60% or more American citizens / green card 98.5% Registered voters 65% Own their home 65% Reasons for migration Early migration began in the 1840s as Maronites fled the Ottoman persecution of minorities. Currently, Lebanese immigrate because of political instability, Source: US Census and community leaders More than 4 million Americans of Lebanese origins contribute to the welfare and greatness of this country in all walks of life, from medicine (Dr. DeBakey) to warfare (John Abizaid) to entertainment (Paula Abdul), to civic service (Donna Shlala). Equally important are the values shaped by their religious faiths and their courage in moving from over ”there” to the unknown in America. This baptism on life here which makes them both successful and giving towards their community, region and country. seeking higher education and economic opportunities.
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LebanonN. Texas Population according to Census 6,191Population estimate from community leaders

Contributions of Lebanese-Americans

Many Lebanese Americans in North Texas are 4th, 5th, or even 6th generation, making this difficult to estimate. Also, after the attacks of Sept 11, many non-Christian Lebanese are fearful of visits from the FBI and Homeland Security, and are reluctant to discuss their

Primary cities of residence

Estimated undocumented 1.5%Primary cities of residence Plano, Lewisville, Farmers Branch, Richardson, Mid CitiesAverage household size 5 Average family income per year $73,798Educational attainment 96% high school, 54% B.A. or higherLanguage spoken at home Arabic, English, ArmenianFields of employment Lebanese Americans are educators, physicians in all branches of medicine, entrepreneurs (clothing industry, attorneys, service stations, retail shops, real estate, restaurants, car dealerships), managers of civic and charitable organizations.Business owners 60% or moreAmerican citizens / green card 98.5%Registered voters 65%Own their home 65%Reasons for migration Early migration began in the 1840s as Maronites fled the Ottoman persecution of minorities. Currently, Lebanese immigrate because of political instability,

Source: US Census and community leaders

More than 4 million Americans of Lebanese origins contribute to the welfare and greatness of this country in all walks of life, from medicine (Dr. DeBakey) to warfare (John Abizaid) to entertainment (Paula Abdul), to civic service (Donna Shlala). Equally important are the values shaped by their religious faiths and their courage in moving from over ”there” to the unknown in America. This baptism

on life here which makes them both successful and giving towards their community, region and country.

seeking higher education and economic opportunities.

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