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Logan County

Kentucky · 27,432 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 $48,912. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $108,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
27,432
+3%since 2000
from 26,573 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
50 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 48 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+10%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,912
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,474 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,026
+57%since 2000
from $15,962 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$622
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+10%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(23,681)
Black6.1%(1,680)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(853)
Asian0.3%(95)
Other1.6%(452)
Diversity Score26.5%(7,259)
Segregation Score18.5%(5,073)
Diversity Score
26
+29%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
18
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+59%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Logan County, Kentucky?

Logan County, Kentucky has about 27,432 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Logan County, Kentucky earns about $48,912 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 $108,900, and the typical rent is about $622 a month.

How educated are people in Logan County, Kentucky?

About 17.2% 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 17.2% 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 3,016 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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