Logan County, Nebraska Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 84th-largest in Nebraska
The population of Logan County, Nebraska is 812 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 84th-largest county in Nebraska. The median household income is $71,650, the median home value is $160,000, and the median age is 44.8.
The population of Logan County has declined 10.1% since 2010 (772 → 694), a -0.76% annualized rate.
812
Population
-0.76%
Annual growth
1
People / sq mi
$71,650
Median Income
$160,000
Median Home Value
Logan County covers 571 sq mi of land at 1.4 people per square mile.
About Logan County, NE
What distinguishes Logan County is density: among the most sparsely settled of US counties, around 1 people per square mile. With 812 residents, Logan County is a county in Nebraska.
Median household income is $71,650, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US counties at 6.5%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $160,000, with typical rent around $725.
Roughly 26.7% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. A solid 12.6% of workers are based at home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
Logan County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Logan County had a population of 772 in 2010 and 694 in 2024, a -10.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 797 in 2016. Average annual growth rate: -0.72%.
694
Population (2024)
772
Population (2010)
797
Peak (2016)
-0.72%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 772 |
| 2011 | 779 |
| 2012 | 785 |
| 2013 | 777 |
| 2014 | 767 |
| 2015 | 791 |
| 2016 | 797 |
| 2017 | 768 |
| 2018 | 751 |
| 2019 | 750 |
| 2020 | 718 |
| 2021 | 688 |
| 2022 | 691 |
| 2023 | 661 |
| 2024 | 694 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
44.8
Median Age
48.6%
Female
51.4%
Male
21.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 20.7% · Seniors (65+): 21.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $71,650$-3,335 vs state |
| Mean household income | $104,642 |
| Per-capita income | $38,059 |
| Poverty rate | 6.5%-0.2% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 0.5% |
| Employment-to-population | 66.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Logan County is agriculture, accounting for 26.4% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
5.8%
Carpool
68.0%
Public transit
12.6%
Work from home
21.7 min
Avg commute
Housing
$160,000$-63,800 vs state
Median home value
$725
Median rent
78.5%
Homeownership rate
356
Total housing units
87.4%
Occupied
12.6%
Vacant
21.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.1%
With health insurance
93.9%
With broadband internet
17.0%
Foreign-born
6.6%
Veterans (18+)
10.7%
With a disability
96.7%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
98.2%
High School+
26.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Logan County, Nebraska has a population of 812 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 84th-largest county in Nebraska. Population density is 1 people per square mile.
The population of Logan County has declined 10.1% since 2010 (772 → 694), a -0.76% annualized rate.
The median household income in Logan County, Nebraska is $71,650, with mean (average) household income of $104,642 and per-capita income of $38,059. 6.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Logan County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (90.1%), Hispanic or Latino (4.2%), Black or African American (1.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Logan County, Nebraska is 44.8 years. Residents are 48.6% female and 51.4% male.
The median home value in Logan County is $160,000 and median monthly rent is $725. 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 356 total housing units, 12.6% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Logan County, Nebraska is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 26.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.5%.
Omaha is among the largest cities associated with Logan County, Nebraska, with a population of 488,197.
Logan County, NE Climate
Logan County, NE has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F) and receives about 549 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
9°C
Avg Temp
549
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -5° / 23° | 11 mm |
| February | -2° / 28° | 15 mm |
| March | 3° / 37° | 34 mm |
| April | 8° / 47° | 59 mm |
| May | 14° / 58° | 91 mm |
| June | 20° / 68° | 89 mm |
| July | 23° / 74° | 80 mm |
| August | 22° / 72° | 61 mm |
| September | 17° / 62° | 46 mm |
| October | 10° / 50° | 28 mm |
| November | 1° / 35° | 23 mm |
| December | -4° / 26° | 12 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Logan County, NE
The most comfortable months to visit Logan County, NE are typically August, June and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near -12°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.