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Log Cabin

Texas · 885 residents (2025 est.) · 1.047 sq mi
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Log Cabin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,438. Population has grown 36% since 2000. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 32% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
84% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
998
+36%since 2000
from 733 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
953 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 700 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.6
+17%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:885 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3475247028801K1990201020202024Log Cabin
2024998
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,438
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,438 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,690
+100%since 2000
from $14,364 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
+35.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−18.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
+6%since 2010
from 0.439 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade19%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing17%
US avg: 0.4%
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food10%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,076
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Log Cabin on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(696)
Black1.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(20)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.9%(80)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(889)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.9%(89)
Diversity Score24.8%(247)
Diversity Score
25
+126%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
+20.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
60.7 min
+169%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.1%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 45.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.3%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
43.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.1%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2012
from 29.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.8%
−55.0 ptssince 2013
from 72.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.7%
+29.8 ptssince 2017
from 53.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 96.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 3.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Log Cabin, Texas?

Log Cabin, Texas has about 998 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Log Cabin, Texas?

The typical household in Log Cabin, Texas earns about $53,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Log Cabin, Texas expensive?

In Log Cabin, Texas, the typical rent is about $1,076 a month.

How educated are people in Log Cabin, Texas?

About 25.2% of adults age 25 and over in Log Cabin, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Log Cabin, Texas?

About 9.7% of people in Log Cabin, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Log Cabin, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Log Cabin, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 592 residents, a change of about 146 percent over that period.

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