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Logan County

Arkansas · 21,131 residents · 709.115 sq mi
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Logan County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,232. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $100,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,131
−6%since 2000
from 22,486 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+15%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,232
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,344 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,632
+56%since 2000
from $14,527 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 10%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$589
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
25.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+19%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(21,528)
Black1%(235)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(273)
Asian0.1%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(1,354)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(18,586)
Black1.1%(225)
Hispanic / Latino3%(640)
Asian1.6%(328)
Other5.2%(1,102)
Diversity Score25.5%(5,378)
Segregation Score22.3%(4,713)
Diversity Score
25
+323%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+30%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.7%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Logan County, Arkansas?

Logan County, Arkansas has about 21,131 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Logan County, Arkansas?

The typical household in Logan County, Arkansas earns about $44,232 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Logan County, Arkansas expensive?

In Logan County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $100,500, and the typical rent is about $589 a month.

How educated are people in Logan County, Arkansas?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Logan County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Logan County, Arkansas?

About 16.4% of people in Logan County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Logan County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Logan County, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 574 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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