City · West Virginia
Logan, West Virginia
Logan, city, in Logan County, West Virginia. Logan had 1,312 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 8.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,439 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,294 (±313). GEOID 5448148.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,312
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,439 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,294 ±313
Median household income
$29,832
±$6,176 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $59,608
Median home value
$84,700
±$28,789 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $162,600
Median gross rent
$778
±$213 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $872
Where is Logan and what county is it in?
Logan is a city in Logan County, West Virginia. It covers 1.1 square miles of land, 1,253 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Logan, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,312 people lived in Logan on July 1, 2025, down 8.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than West Virginia's (−1.5%). The 2020 Census counted 1,439 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,294 (±313).
| Measure | Logan | Logan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,294 ±313 | 31,418 | −558 |
| Households | 555 ±126 | 12,760 | −243 |
| Average household size | 2.30 ±0.41 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 758 ±146 | 14,772 | −315 |
Logan's population since 2000
From 1,630 in 2000 to 1,312 in 2025: down 19.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Logan as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Logan?
The median resident of Logan is 34.3 years old; 16.2% are under 18 and 13.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 7.1%.
| Measure | Logan | Logan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.3 ±6.9 | 44.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.2% ±7.0 pts | 20.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.8% ±6.6 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Male | 54.3% ±7.0 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% ±1.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.0% ±7.9 pts | 95.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.1% ±8.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±2.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.6% ±1.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.2% ±1.7 pts | 5.1% | – |
| With a disability | 20.8% ±7.6 pts | 29.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.3% ±8.1 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 69.3% ±10.6 pts | 83.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 9.4% ±5.1 pts | 14.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.5% ±3.0 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 77.5% ±11.3 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Logan earn?
Half of Logan's 555 households earn less than $29,832 a year (±$6,176), against $49,723 in Logan County and $59,608 in West Virginia. In 2015-2019 the median was $42,550 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $12,718 after inflation. 44.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Logan | Logan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $29,832 ±$6,176 | $49,723 | −$12,718 |
| Mean household income | $58,489 ±$23,326 | $73,760 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,140 ±$7,585 | $30,056 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 44.5% ±12.4 pts | 21.8% | +21.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 58.4% ±25.6 pts | 31.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 52.4% ±11.2 pts | 27.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 84.9% ±8.2 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.7% ±9.8 pts | 90.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Logan?
Owners occupy 48.1% of Logan's occupied homes and renters 51.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $84,700 by its owner (±$28,789). The median renter pays $778 a month including utilities, and 46.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Logan | Logan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $84,700 ±$28,789 | $103,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $778 ±$213 | $710 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.8% ±22.9 pts | 38.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $888 ±$289 | $1,064 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 48.1% ±12.3 pts | 77.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 51.9% ±12.3 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Housing units | 758 ±146 | 14,772 | −315 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±13.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.1% ±10.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 57.0% ±10.1 pts | 71.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6% ±2.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 20.2% ±9.1 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 37.3% ±12.6 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 33.9% ±11.8 pts | 9.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Logan building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Logan in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.2 across West Virginia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Logan work and get to work?
72.1% of Logan's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 19.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 24.1%.
| Measure | Logan | Logan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.5% ±11.7 pts | 45.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 24.1% ±13.2 pts | 8.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.1% ±11.9 pts | 84.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.5% ±7.1 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±8.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 15.3% ±10.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.1% ±4.8 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.1 min ±4.6 | 28.4 min | +6.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Logan?
No census tract lies mostly in Logan; 3 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9569Logan County | 2,133 | $28,317 |
| Tract 9566Logan County | 4,292 | $64,535 |
| Tract 9562Logan County | 3,365 | $55,863 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Logan) · Census block assignment files
How does Logan compare with other places in West Virginia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Logan is the 9,277th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 84th-most populous of 230 in West Virginia.
Logan ranks 133rd of 138 places in West Virginia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 84th | 230 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 100th | 102 |
| Residents per square mile | 62nd | 146 |
| Median household income | 133rd | 138 |
| Per capita income | 112th | 144 |
| Median home value | 128th | 142 |
| Median gross rent | 80th | 123 |
| Poverty rate | 3rd | 111 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 128th | 135 |
| Median age | 133rd | 146 |
| Owner-occupied share | 135th | 146 |
| Travel time to work | 116th | 145 |
Logan's figures with every place in West Virginia (CSV)
Every place in West Virginia, sortable · Compare Logan with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Logan?
20 of the 57 figures for Logan on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Logan are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Logan.