The original settlers of Labason were Subanen who later adopted Islam after the Arab missionaries influenced them. At present, majority of the settlers of Labason are migrants from the Visayas Area particularly from the island of Bohol, Cebu, Negros and Siquijor. They now constitute majority of the population. The Subanen now being influenced by other tribes mostly educated although residing in barangays Lapatan, Malintunbuan, Balas, Lawagan and Gabu. Meanwhile, other ethnical group converted now to Islam are also living at the coastal area and also staying mountainous areas of New Salvacion and Immaculada.
The coming of the migrants from other places contributes in enriching the culture of this place. The blending of different cultures creates mysticism that no specific group of people or ethnical denomination could claim the same as their heritage. Inter-ethnical heritages are one of the causes of such blend on which the younger generation could claim as heirloom from their forefathers.