Logan County, West Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Logan County is located in West Virginia with a total population of 31,826. It is the 17th most populous county out of 55 in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Logan County is 44.1 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 42.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Logan County is $47,237. This is 18% lower than the state median of $57,917. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 40% lower. The poverty rate stands at 21.4%. This is 29% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 9.8%. This is 71% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $101,500. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $155,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Logan County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 74.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Logan County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.8% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.0%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

13.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 23.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.7%.