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Logan County

Kentucky · 26,835 residents · 552.216 sq mi
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Logan County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,647. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,835
+1%since 2000
from 26,573 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
49 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 48 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+9%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,647
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,474 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,443
+22%since 2000
from $15,962 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.7%
−32.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+25%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(23,922)
Black7.6%(2,014)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(288)
Asian0.2%(44)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.6%(5,469)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(23,934)
Black6.5%(1,734)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(651)
Asian0.2%(64)
Other0.8%(217)
Diversity Score23.2%(6,222)
Diversity Score
23
+13%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+36%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.2%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Logan County, Kentucky?

Logan County, Kentucky has about 26,835 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Logan County, Kentucky earns about $34,647 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 $87,500, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Logan County, Kentucky?

About 10.3% 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 18.3% 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 2,419 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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