Logan County, Nebraska Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Logan County, NE Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around averageLess healthy than 75% of counties in Nebraska
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C
Income Below averageLess wealthy than 75% of counties in Nebraska
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D
Education Well below averageLess educated than 85% of counties in Nebraska
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Logan County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 773 | 1,978,686 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1.4 | 25.6 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.76% | 0.63% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 45.6 | 38.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 299 | 797,835 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Logan County grew by 7.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 773 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Logan County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 24.7% of residents. That is 6.3 points above Nebraska as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 124 16.0% -6.7 pts
- Millennials 29–44 133 17.3% -3.7 pts
- Gen X 45–60 191 24.7% +6.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 144 18.6% +2.3 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Nebraska, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 48.7% of the people living in Logan County and men 51.3%.
- Women 48.7% Nebraska 49.9%
- Men 51.3% Nebraska 50.1%
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Economy
Logan County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Logan County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,778 | $76,615 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.85% | 4.27% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Logan County is about 4% lower than in Nebraska.
Housing
| Metric | Logan County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | — | $175,282 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $760 | $1,071 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 78.9% | 66.5% | 65.2% |
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Logan County spend about 27 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 115 hours, about 4.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Logan County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.7 | 17.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 27.5 | 34.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 115 | 142 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,550 | $4,390 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 12.3% | 11.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 637 | 5,179 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 101 | 691 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Nebraska:
Hooker County (7.4 min), Cherry County (8.0 min), Box Butte County (8.0 min).
Slowest:
Cass County (28.0 min), Banner County (27.2 min), Saunders County (26.9 min).
The average commute time in Logan County is 14 minutes, shorter than the 17 minutes in Nebraska.
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 | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.6% | 30.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Nebraska:
Sarpy County (0.3), Lancaster County (0.3), Douglas County (0.3).
Lowest:
Dakota County (0.2), Colfax County (0.2), Dawson County (0.2).
Health
Logan County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Logan County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.6 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.0% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.6% | 16.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Nebraska:
Wayne County (0.8), Sarpy County (0.8), Lancaster County (0.8).
Lowest:
Thurston County (0.8), Pawnee County (0.8), Dundy County (0.8).
Logan County, NE Compared With Nearby Counties
How Logan County, NE compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan County, NE | 773 | $73,778 #1/2 | — | 13.7 min #2/2 |
| Lincoln County, NE | 33,802 | $65,832 | $231,249 | 12.7 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Logan County, Nebraska.
How many people live in Logan County, Nebraska?
About 773 people live in Logan County, Nebraska, in 299 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 45.6, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 8 years.
Is Logan County, Nebraska urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Logan County, Nebraska has 1 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 2% of the U.S. average of 86.
Is unemployment high in Logan County, Nebraska?
Unemployment in Logan County, Nebraska is only 1.0%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
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