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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Logan County

Kentucky · 26,573 residents · 552.216 sq mi
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Logan County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,474. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $65,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,573
+9%since 1990
from 24,416 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
48 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 44 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.0
+6%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,474
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,279 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,962
+61%since 1990
from $9,907 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.5%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,700
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$415
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $271 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.2%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.4% in 1990
24.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+4%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(22,159)
Black8.7%(2,120)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(127)
Asian0.3%(73)
Diversity Score22.2%(5,412)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(23,922)
Black7.6%(2,014)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(288)
Asian0.2%(44)
Diversity Score20.6%(5,469)
Diversity Score
21
−7%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.5%
+10.8 ptssince 1990
from 57.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
−26%since 1990
from 21.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Logan County to nearby counties

LOGAN COUNTY VS
Todd County
Income$61,103+88%
Home value$166,700+154%
Population12,972−55%
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LOGAN COUNTY VS
Simpson County
Income$59,858+84%
Home value$229,400+249%
Population20,788−27%
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LOGAN COUNTY VS
Robertson County
Income$83,047+156%
Home value$335,000+410%
Population80,175+180%
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LOGAN COUNTY VS
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Income$56,092+73%
Home value$111,100+69%
Population12,520−56%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Logan County, Kentucky?

Logan County, Kentucky has about 26,573 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Logan County, Kentucky earns about $32,474 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Logan County, Kentucky expensive?

In Logan County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $65,700, and the typical rent is about $415 a month.

How educated are people in Logan County, Kentucky?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Logan County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Logan County, Kentucky?

About 15.5% of people in Logan County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Logan County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Logan County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,157 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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5 ZIP codes
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