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Logan County, Illinois
Logan County, Illinois. Logan County had 27,182 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.9% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). It holds 31 places (11 cities, villages and boroughs, 17 towns and townships and 3 census-designated) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 17107.
Logan County is the county of the Lincoln, IL micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
27,182
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 27,987 · ACS 2020-2024: 27,713
Median household income
$66,358
±$2,759 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$134,400
±$6,443 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$829
±$18 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
How many people live in Logan County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 27,987 residents in Logan County. The Census Bureau estimates 27,182 for July 1, 2025, down 2.9% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 27,713 over 618 square miles of land.
| Measure | Logan County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 27,713 | 12,694,798 | −1,290 |
| Households | 11,266±187 | 5,036,449 | +469 |
| Average household size | 2.16±0.03 | 2.46 | −0.15 |
| Housing units | 11,967±96 | 5,457,452 | no clear change |
Logan County's population since 2000
From 31,183 in 2000 to 27,182 in 2025: down 12.8%. 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 31 places: 11 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 17 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Lincoln with 12,981 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Lincoln | 13,288 | $57,340 |
|---|---|---|
| East Lincoln Township | 7,736 | $59,344 |
| West Lincoln Township | 7,437 | $59,914 |
| Broadwell Township | 3,115 | $69,531 |
| Mount Pulaski Township | 2,011 | $73,084 |
| Atlanta Township | 1,906 | $85,329 |
| Atlanta | 1,669 | $80,972 |
| Mount Pulaski | 1,537 | $66,176 |
| Orvil Township | 977 | $76,429 |
| Chester TownshipGEOID 1710713126 | 654 | $98,636 |
| Corwin Township | 608 | $87,917 |
| Laenna Township | 526 | $74,531 |
| Elkhart Township | 503 | $108,750 |
| Aetna TownshipGEOID 1710700360 | 476 | $54,716 |
| Emden | 467 | $69,167 |
| Sheridan Township | 466 | $101,125 |
| Elkhart | 450 | $108,594 |
| Prairie Creek TownshipGEOID 1710761574 | 415 | $73,229 |
| Eminence TownshipGEOID 1710724049 | 381 | $99,318 |
| Hurlbut Township | 338 | $122,625 |
| Latham | 333 | $68,333 |
| Middletown | 329 | $52,188 |
| Oran TownshipGEOID 1710756289 | 312 | $55,903 |
| New Holland | 275 | $77,500 |
| HartsburgGEOID 1733318 | 262 | $73,529 |
| ChestnutGEOID 1713230 | 220 | $54,091 |
| San Jose | 479 | $55,809 |
| BeasonGEOID 1704403 | 147 | $55,208 |
| Broadwell | 136 | $61,250 |
| Lake Fork TownshipGEOID 1710741144 | 126 | not published |
| CornlandGEOID 1716431 | 89 | not published |
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 41.1 years old; 19.3% are under 18 and 19.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 5.4%. 1.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Logan County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1±0.7 | 39.0 | +1.0 |
| Under 18 years | 19.3%±0.2 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.5%±0.2 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.5% | 18.8% | +0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.9%±0.3 pts | 58.1% | −0.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.4%±0.8 pts | 13.3% | −1.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 5.9% | −0.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6%±0.8 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5%±0.6 pts | 14.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.0%±0.9 pts | 24.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.3%±0.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 14.7%±1.3 pts | 12.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.6%±0.6 pts | 6.9% | −1.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.7%±1.3 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.9%±1.8 pts | 37.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.0%±1.1 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±0.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 11,266 households earn less than $66,358 a year (±$2,759), against $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $70,529 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Logan County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,358±$2,759 | $83,390 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $84,267±$4,386 | $115,638 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,126±$1,696 | $46,406 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.1%±1.7 pts | 11.8% | +3.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.3%±4.3 pts | 15.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.4%±2.2 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.5%±1.6 pts | 90.8% | – |
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 68.5% of Logan County's occupied homes and renters 31.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $134,400 by its owner (±$6,443). The median renter pays $829 a month including utilities, and 35.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Logan County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $134,400±$6,443 | $263,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $829±$18 | $1,274 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.7%±6.6 pts | 39.0% | +10.9 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,227±$43 | $1,987 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.5%±2.7 pts | 67.1% | −4.2 pts |
| Housing units | 11,967±96 | 5,457,452 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.6%±1.0 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.0%±2.0 pts | 58.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.2%±1.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 27.0%±2.1 pts | 20.2% | – |
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 64 new housing units across Logan County in 2025 (7 single-family), 2.4 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?
79.4% of Logan County's workers drive alone and 8.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | Logan County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.8%±1.7 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0%±1.0 pts | 5.8% | −1.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 79.4%±2.6 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.4%±1.6 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Walked | 2.6%±0.9 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.7%±1.6 pts | 15.9% | +3.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.0 min±1.4 | 27.8 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 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $55,426 (Tract 9533) to $100,363 (Tract 9535).
| Tract 952917107952900 | 3,341±338 | $81,667 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 953017107953000 | 2,471±305 | $80,694 |
| Tract 953117107953100 | 3,406±319 | $62,647 |
| Tract 953217107953200 | 3,370±295 | $55,589 |
| Tract 953317107953300 | 3,176±305 | $55,426 |
| Tract 953417107953400 | 3,837±342 | $67,316 |
| Tract 953517107953500 | 4,956±261 | $100,363 |
| Tract 953617107953600 | 3,156±301 | $72,717 |
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 Illinois's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 49th of 102 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 66th of 102 |
| Residents per square mile | 52nd of 102 |
| Median household income | 52nd of 102 |
| Median home value | 52nd of 102 |
| Median gross rent | 45th of 102 |
| Poverty rate | 46th of 102 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50th of 102 |
| Median age | 68th of 102 |
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.