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West Logan

West Virginia · 399 residents · 0.338 sq mi
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West Logan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,542. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $65,000. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
399
−5%since 2000
from 418 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,180 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,237 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
−14%since 2000
from 46.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3273944615285951990201020202024West Logan
2024365
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,542
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,727
+31%since 2000
from $13,567 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing20%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,000
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,026
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
43.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−21%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(406)
Black1.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(373)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.3%(41)
Diversity Score23.3%(93)
Diversity Score
23
+391%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 42.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.5%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Logan, West Virginia?

West Logan, West Virginia has about 399 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Logan, West Virginia?

The typical household in West Logan, West Virginia earns about $33,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Logan, West Virginia expensive?

In West Logan, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $65,000, and the typical rent is about $1,026 a month.

How educated are people in West Logan, West Virginia?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in West Logan, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Logan, West Virginia?

About 22.0% of people in West Logan, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Logan, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, West Logan, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 119 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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