County · Colorado
Logan County, Colorado
Logan County, Colorado. Logan County had 20,654 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.1% since 2020, while Colorado grew 4.1%. It holds 8 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 08075.
Logan County is the county of the Sterling, CO micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
20,654
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 21,528 · ACS 2020-2024: 20,892
Median household income
$51,829
±$7,707 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$245,300
±$11,810 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$1,013
±$75 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
How many people live in Logan County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 21,528 residents in Logan County. The Census Bureau estimates 20,654 for July 1, 2025, down 4.1% since 2020, while Colorado grew 4.1%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 20,892 over 1,839 square miles of land.
| Measure | Logan County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 20,892 | 5,862,189 | −1,488 |
| Households | 8,203±201 | 2,374,218 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.26±0.04 | 2.42 | −0.28 |
| Housing units | 8,741±103 | 2,589,053 | −367 |
Logan County's population since 2000
From 20,504 in 2000 to 20,654 in 2025: up 0.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Logan County?
Logan County holds 8 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Sterling with 13,054 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Logan County?
The median resident of Logan County is 39.2 years old; 18.0% are under 18 and 19.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 17.2%. 5.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Logan County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.2±0.8 | 37.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.0%±0.4 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.1%±0.4 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 17.2% | 22.5% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.5%±0.3 pts | 64.8% | −0.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.6%±0.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.1%±0.7 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.7%±1.0 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.1%±1.4 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.0%±1.4 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 16.4%±1.7 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.2%±1.7 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.9%±1.9 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.1%±2.2 pts | 45.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.3%±1.5 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.8%±1.1 pts | 3.8% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Logan County's 8,203 households earn less than $51,829 a year (±$7,707), against $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 the median was $65,618 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $13,789 after inflation. 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Logan County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,829±$7,707 | $95,470 | −$13,789 |
| Mean household income | $74,877±$4,572 | $128,255 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,922±$1,681 | $52,636 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.8%±3.2 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.7%±9.1 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.0%±2.9 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.4%±2.7 pts | 93.5% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 66.3% of Logan County's occupied homes and renters 33.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $245,300 by its owner (±$11,810). The median renter pays $1,013 a month including utilities, and 34.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Logan County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $245,300±$11,810 | $539,400 | +$50,973 |
| Median gross rent | $1,013±$75 | $1,761 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.9%±8.5 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,638±$93 | $2,326 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.3%±3.6 pts | 66.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,741±103 | 2,589,053 | −367 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7%±1.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.9%±1.5 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.4%±3.4 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.8%±2.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.0%±3.1 pts | 7.0% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 5 new housing units across Logan County in 2025 (5 single-family), 0.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Logan County get to work?
76.4% of Logan County's workers drive alone and 8.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.4%.
| Measure | Logan County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.8%±2.0 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4%±2.2 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.4%±3.9 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.2%±2.8 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.1%±1.8 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 3.0%±1.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.9%±2.6 pts | 21.0% | +3.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.4 min±1.7 | 25.2 min | no clear change |
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 are Logan County's census tracts?
Logan County is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $38,130 (Tract 9661.02) to $101,092 (Tract 9661.01).
| Tract 965908075965900 | 1,094±135 | $70,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 966008075966000 | 2,145±227 | $76,389 |
| Tract 9661.0108075966101 | 2,833±354 | $101,092 |
| Tract 9661.0208075966102 | 3,752±399 | $38,130 |
| Tract 966208075966200 | 2,986±503 | $38,447 |
| Tract 966308075966300 | 4,530±561 | $57,959 |
| Tract 966408075966400 | 3,552±292 | $74,688 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Logan County compare with Colorado's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 25th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 58th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 32nd of 64 |
| Median household income | 57th of 64 |
| Median home value | 46th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 40th of 63 |
| Poverty rate | 16th of 63 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 56th of 64 |
| Median age | 48th of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 County 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' school search.