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Logan County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Logan County, Colorado has a population of 20,892, the 25th most populous county in Colorado. The median household income is $51,829 and the median home value is $245,300. The poverty rate is 15.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Logan County Quick Facts

Population 20,892
Median Household Income $51,829
Median Home Value $245,300
Poverty Rate 15.8%
Unemployment Rate 5.4%
Median Age 39.2 years
Homeownership Rate 66.3%
Affordability Ratio 4.7x
Bachelor's Degree+ 20.1%
High School Graduation 89.9%
Cities/Places 8
Population 20,892 25th of 64
Median Income $51,829 46% lower than state
Poverty Rate 15.8%
Unemployment 5.4%

How Logan County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population21,06720,892-0.8%
Median household income$55,074$51,829-5.9%
Median home value$228,100$245,300+7.5%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.0%
$25K-$50K 27.6%
$50K-$100K 26.9%
$100K+ 24.5%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
7.2%
$10K-$15K
4.8%
$15K-$20K
4.1%
$20K-$25K
4.9%
$25K-$30K
4.0%
$30K-$35K
5.7%
$35K-$40K
7.4%
$40K-$45K
5.7%
$45K-$50K
4.7%
$50K-$60K
5.7%
$60K-$75K
8.7%
$75K-$100K
12.5%
$100K-$125K
7.5%
$125K-$150K
5.9%
$150K-$200K
7.8%
$200K+
3.4%

Employment

5.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.6%|National: 5.2%
56.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.3%
Renter 33.7%
Affordability Index Moderate
4.7x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,013/mo 23.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

40out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 52 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Logan County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Sterling13,172$43,28319.0%$217,400
Fleming614$52,1439.4%$170,300
Merino286$61,87510.8%$185,900
Iliff268$57,50013.8%$155,700
Peetz265$52,50012.8%$154,600
Crook157$31,94429.9%$118,800
Atwood62$40,6940.0%$205,000
Padroni7N/A100.0%N/A

Population Overview

Logan County is located in Colorado with a total population of 20,892. It is the 25th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Logan County is 39.2 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 37.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Logan County is $51,829. This is 46% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.8%. This is 67% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 17% higher than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $245,300. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x. 66.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Logan County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.2%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

20.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Logan County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Colorado and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Logan County, Colorado?

Logan County has a population of 20,892, making it the 25th most populous county in Colorado.

What is the median income in Logan County?

The median household income in Logan County is $51,829 with a poverty rate of 15.8%.

How many cities are in Logan County, Colorado?

Logan County contains 8 Census-designated places.