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.
27,731
Population
+0.42%
Annual growth
50
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
Remote work is unusually rare in Logan County: 3.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the 14.0% national rate. Logan County is a county in Kentucky with a population of 27,731. It ranks #39 among counties in Kentucky by population.
Median household income is $61,535, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 8.9%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $151,500, with typical rent around $719.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 16.6%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 3.7%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 26,854 |
| 2011 | 26,851 |
| 2012 | 26,731 |
| 2013 | 26,989 |
| 2014 | 26,828 |
| 2015 | 26,761 |
| 2016 | 26,697 |
| 2017 | 27,017 |
| 2018 | 27,003 |
| 2019 | 27,111 |
| 2020 | 27,515 |
| 2021 | 27,807 |
| 2022 | 27,855 |
| 2023 | 28,285 |
| 2024 | 28,467 |
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
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
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+
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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.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.