Logan County, AR Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Logan County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,504 | 3,059,436 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 29.5 | 57.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.57% | 0.31% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.2 | 36.6 | 37.1 |
| Households | 8,505 | 1,188,527 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Logan County declined by 6.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 21,297 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Logan County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Logan County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,066 | $58,772 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.20% | 4.71% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Logan County is about 6% lower than in Arkansas.
Housing
| Metric | Logan County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $133,886 | $123,805 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $721 | $913 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.7% | 66.1% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Logan County is about 15.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $721 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Logan County spend about 40 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 167 hours, about 7.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Logan County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.0 | 18.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 40.1 | 37.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 167 | 154 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,174 | $4,780 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 6.8% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,305 | 6,306 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 391 | 912 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Arkansas:
Arkansas County (12.2 min), Dallas County (12.7 min), Clark County (13.3 min).
Slowest:
Newton County (32.2 min), Perry County (32.0 min), Grant County (30.9 min).
The average commute time in Logan County is 20 minutes, longer than the 19 minutes in Arkansas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Logan County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Logan County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.3% | 22.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Arkansas:
Pulaski County (0.3), Benton County (0.3), Washington County (0.3).
Lowest:
Lee County (0.2), Lincoln County (0.2), Scott County (0.2).
Health
Logan County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Logan County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.9 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.0% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 24.0% | 23.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Arkansas:
Benton County (0.8), Washington County (0.8), Newton County (0.8).
Lowest:
Phillips County (0.7), Chicot County (0.7), Desha County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Logan County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Logan County, Arkansas?
The population of Logan County, Arkansas is 21,504, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Logan County, Arkansas?
The population density of Logan County, Arkansas is 29.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Logan County, Arkansas?
The median household income in Logan County, Arkansas is $55,066, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Logan County, Arkansas?
The median home price in Logan County, Arkansas is $133,886, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Logan County, Arkansas?
The unemployment rate in Logan County, Arkansas is 5.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.