Logan County, West Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Logan County, WV 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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D
Health Well below averageAmong the 5 least healthy counties in West Virginia
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D
Income Well below averageLess wealthy than 91% of counties in West Virginia
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F
Education Well below averageLess educated than 89% of counties in West Virginia
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Logan County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,458 | 1,778,099 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 69.1 | 73.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.39% | -0.47% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 42.6 | 40.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 12,760 | 728,564 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Logan County declined by 11.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 31,458 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Logan County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 22.4% of residents. That is 1.2 points above West Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,829 18.5% -1.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,128 19.5% +0.4 pts
- Gen X 45–60 7,060 22.4% +1.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 6,620 21.0% -0.2 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 West Virginia, 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 50.5% of the people living in Logan County and men 49.5%.
- Women 50.5% West Virginia 50.3%
- Men 49.5% West Virginia 49.7%
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Economy
Logan County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Logan County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,728 | $59,640 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.96% | 4.26% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.5% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Logan County is about 17% lower than in West Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Logan County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $93,898 | $94,699 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $709 | $871 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.0% | 74.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Logan County is about 11.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $709 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Logan County spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 177 hours, about 7.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Logan County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.2 | 21.6 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.4 | 43.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 177 | 180 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,473 | $5,581 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 5.0% | 9.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,038 | 7,243 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,261 | 1,052 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
West Virginia:
Randolph County (16.4 min), Ohio County (17.0 min), Pocahontas County (17.2 min).
Slowest:
Hampshire County (40.3 min), Morgan County (35.8 min), Monroe County (33.7 min).
The average commute time in Logan County is 21 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in West Virginia.
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 | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.5% | 21.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | 2.37 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
West Virginia:
Monongalia County (0.4), Ohio County (0.3), Jefferson County (0.3).
Lowest:
McDowell County (0.1), Lincoln County (0.2), Clay County (0.2).
Health
Logan County has a health index of D, which means it is barely healthy.
| Metric | Logan County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.8 | 76.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 28.2% | 23.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 31.4% | 25.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
West Virginia:
Monongalia County (0.8), Jefferson County (0.8), Putnam County (0.8).
Lowest:
McDowell County (0.7), Lincoln County (0.8), Mingo County (0.8).
Logan County, WV Compared With Nearby Counties
Logan County, WV is the largest of the 4 counties compared here, 31,458 residents against a local median of 21,027. Where Logan County, WV breaks from the counties next to it is median home price, sitting 41% above the local median of $66,665 at $93,898.
Commute tells the same story from another angle: 21.2 min against a local median of 29.0 min, 27% below it. The one measure here that carries a verdict is commute, and at 27% below the local median it puts Logan County, WV at the better end of the local range. The counties themselves spread $77,801 on median home price, so Logan County, WV sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Logan County, WV has the 2nd highest median home price of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan County, WV | 31,458 | $49,728 #2/4 | $93,898 #2/4 | 21.2 min #1/4 |
| Mingo County, WV | 22,544 | $37,935 | $111,194 | 30.6 min |
| Boone County, WV | 21,027 | $57,090 | $66,665 | 29.0 min |
| Wyoming County, WV | 20,629 | $48,071 | $33,392 | 26.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Logan County, West Virginia.
How many people live in Logan County, West Virginia?
About 31,458 people live in Logan County, West Virginia, in 12,760 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 42.6, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
How densely populated is Logan County, West Virginia?
Averaged over its land area, Logan County, West Virginia has 69 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is close to the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Logan County, West Virginia?
The median home costs 1.9 times the median household income ($93,898 against $49,728), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $709 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Logan County, West Virginia?
Unemployment in Logan County, West Virginia is 8.5%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What share of adults in Logan County, West Virginia have a college degree?
12.5% of adults in Logan County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 8), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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