Logan County, CO 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 | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,930 | 5,847,426 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 11.3 | 56.2 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.51% | 1.14% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.4 | 35.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 8,148 | 2,319,504 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Logan County grew by 1.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 21,067 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Logan County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Logan County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,571 | $93,055 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.48% | 5.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% | 4.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Logan County is about 41% lower than in Colorado.
Housing
| Metric | Logan County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $164,807 | $480,058 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,027 | $1,692 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 68.3% | 66.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Logan County is about 13.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,027 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Logan County spend about 23 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 95 hours, about 3.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Logan County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 11.3 | 22.2 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 22.7 | 44.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 95 | 185 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $2,931 | $5,727 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,312 | 8,183 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 332 | 1,277 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Colorado:
Hinsdale County (6.4 min), Rio Blanco County (7.7 min), Prowers County (8.0 min).
Slowest:
Park County (42.2 min), Elbert County (42.2 min), Custer County (30.9 min).
The average commute time in Logan County is 11 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Colorado.
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 D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Logan County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.1% | 40.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Colorado:
Boulder County (0.5), Douglas County (0.4), Broomfield County (0.4).
Lowest:
Crowley County (0.2), Bent County (0.2), Lincoln County (0.2).
Health
Logan County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Logan County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.2 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.5% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.2% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Colorado:
Douglas County (0.9), Boulder County (0.8), Broomfield County (0.8).
Lowest:
Costilla County (0.8), Otero County (0.8), Bent County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Logan County, Colorado.
What is the population of Logan County, Colorado?
The population of Logan County, Colorado is 20,930, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Logan County, Colorado?
The population density of Logan County, Colorado is 11.3 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, Colorado?
The median household income in Logan County, Colorado is $54,571, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Logan County, Colorado?
The median home price in Logan County, Colorado is $164,807, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Logan County, Colorado?
The unemployment rate in Logan County, Colorado is 5.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.