Logan County, Kentucky Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 39th-largest in Kentucky

The population of Logan County, Kentucky is 27,731 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 39th-largest county in Kentucky. The median household income is $61,535, the median home value is $151,500, and the median age is 40.6.

The population of Logan County has grown 6.0% since 2010 (26,854 → 28,467), a +0.42% annualized rate.

Logan County within Kentucky · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

27,731

Population

+0.42%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$61,535

Median Income

$151,500

Median Home Value

Logan County covers 552 sq mi of land at 50.2 people per square mile.

About Logan County, KY

Logan County is a county in Kentucky with a population of 27,731. It ranks #39 among counties in Kentucky by population. The median age is 40.6, older than the national median. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

The median household income in Logan County is $61,535, below the US median of $74,580. 8.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $151,500, with monthly rent averaging $719. The homeownership rate of 75.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Logan County reflects 16.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 3.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 27.2 minutes each way.

Logan County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Logan County had a population of 26,854 in 2010 and 28,467 in 2024, a 6.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 28,467 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.42%.

28,467

Population (2024)

26,854

Population (2010)

28,467

Peak (2024)

0.42%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	26,854	-	-	estimate
2011	26,851	-3	-0.01%	estimate
2012	26,731	-120	-0.45%	estimate
2013	26,989	+258	+0.97%	estimate
2014	26,828	-161	-0.60%	estimate
2015	26,761	-67	-0.25%	estimate
2016	26,697	-64	-0.24%	estimate
2017	27,017	+320	+1.20%	estimate
2018	27,003	-14	-0.05%	estimate
2019	27,111	+108	+0.40%	estimate
2020	27,515	+404	+1.49%	estimate
2021	27,807	+292	+1.06%	estimate
2022	27,855	+48	+0.17%	estimate
2023	28,285	+430	+1.54%	estimate
2024	28,467	+182	+0.64%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	89.4%
Black or African American	4.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.5%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.6

Median Age

50.8%

Female

49.2%

Male

18.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.5%

5–9

7.2%

10–14

6.2%

15–19

6.2%

20–24

5.3%

25–34

12.1%

35–44

12.2%

45–54

12.1%

55–59

6.3%

60–64

7.3%

65–74

11.0%

75–84

5.7%

85+

2.0%

Children (under 15): 19.9% · Seniors (65+): 18.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$61,535$-882 vs state
Mean household income	$73,133
Per-capita income	$29,251
Poverty rate	8.9%-2.9% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.8%
Employment-to-population	54.4%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing

25.0%

Professional & business services

19.1%

Construction

8.8%

Education & health care

6.5%

Finance & real estate

5.9%

Retail trade

5.6%

Agriculture

5.1%

Arts, entertainment & food

3.6%

The largest employment sector in Logan County is manufacturing, accounting for 25.0% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

0.5%

Carpool

86.0%

Public transit

3.7%

Work from home

27.2 min

Avg commute

Housing

$151,500$-40,800 vs state

Median home value

$719

Median rent

75.4%

Homeownership rate

12,459

Total housing units

87.7%

Occupied

12.3%

Vacant

24.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

91.7%

With health insurance

89.6%

With broadband internet

33.2%

Foreign-born

6.8%

Veterans (18+)

17.5%

With a disability

96.9%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

87.0%

High School+

16.6%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Kentucky

Louisville/Jefferson County (627,210)Lexington-Fayette (321,122)Bowling Green (73,638)Owensboro (60,112)Covington (40,902)Georgetown (38,206)Richmond (35,498)Florence (32,334)Elizabethtown (31,870)Nicholasville (31,625)All Kentucky cities →

Other counties in Kentucky

Jefferson County (777,392)Fayette County (321,122)Kenton County (169,817)Boone County (137,676)Warren County (137,549)Hardin County (111,452)Daviess County (103,195)Madison County (94,064)Campbell County (93,193)Bullitt County (83,209)All Kentucky counties →

Part of Kentucky

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Metro areas in Kentucky

Cincinnati (2,255,257)Louisville/Jefferson County (1,361,847)Lexington (517,378)Huntington (372,801)Clarksville (328,626)Bowling Green (183,194)Elizabethtown (126,480)Owensboro (112,322)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Logan County, Kentucky has a population of 27,731 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 39th-largest county in Kentucky. Population density is 50 people per square mile.

The population of Logan County has grown 6.0% since 2010 (26,854 → 28,467), a +0.42% annualized rate.

The median household income in Logan County, Kentucky is $61,535, with mean (average) household income of $73,133 and per-capita income of $29,251. 8.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Logan County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (89.4%), Black or African American (4.6%), Hispanic or Latino (2.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Logan County, Kentucky is 40.6 years. Residents are 50.8% female and 49.2% male.

The median home value in Logan County is $151,500 and median monthly rent is $719. 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 12,459 total housing units, 12.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Logan County, Kentucky is manufacturing, employing 25.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

Louisville/Jefferson County is among the largest cities associated with Logan County, Kentucky, with a population of 627,210.