Logan County, West Virginia Demographics 2026

Name: Logan County, West Virginia Demographics
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Logan County, West Virginia has a population of 31,418, the 17th most populous county in West Virginia. The median household income is $49,723 and the median home value is $103,400. The poverty rate is 21.8%.

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

Logan County Quick Facts

Population 31,418

Median Household Income $49,723

Median Home Value $103,400

Poverty Rate 21.8%

Unemployment Rate 8.5%

Median Age 44.1 years

Homeownership Rate 77.0%

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.7%

High School Graduation 83.8%

Cities/Places 30

Population 31,418 17th of 55

Median Income $49,723 17% lower than state

Poverty Rate 21.8%

Unemployment 8.5%

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.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	31,826	31,418	-1.3%
Median household income	$47,237	$49,723	+5.3%
Median home value	$101,500	$103,400	+1.9%

Median Household Income

Logan

$49,723

$59,608

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Logan

$103,400

$162,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 27.6%

$25K-$50K 22.7%

$50K-$100K 29.1%

$100K+ 20.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.3%

$10K-$15K

7.7%

$15K-$20K

6.7%

$20K-$25K

6.9%

$25K-$30K

5.5%

$30K-$35K

4.7%

$35K-$40K

3.6%

$40K-$45K

4.5%

$45K-$50K

4.5%

$50K-$60K

8.5%

$60K-$75K

9.0%

$75K-$100K

11.7%

$100K-$125K

5.6%

$125K-$150K

5.8%

$150K-$200K

5.2%

$200K+

4.1%

Employment

8.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4%|National: 5.2%

45.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.0%

Renter 23.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $710/mo 17.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.8%

18-34

18.7%

35-54

25.2%

55-74

27.0%

75+

8.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 19 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Logan County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Mallory	1,417	$101,546	11.6%	$106,300
Logan	1,294	$29,832	44.5%	$84,700
Mount Gay-Shamrock	1,166	$51,740	27.6%	$84,100
Man	1,049	$60,000	12.5%	$154,200
Chapmanville	928	$41,369	23.6%	$130,000
Accoville	916	$36,737	39.1%	$84,600
McConnell	818	N/A	48.5%	N/A
Robinette	706	$25,679	28.5%	$70,400
Holden	670	$102,589	3.3%	$112,400
Bruno	638	N/A	4.9%	$251,700
Crooked Creek	517	N/A	33.7%	$40,700
Stollings	505	$43,491	20.4%	$66,600
Monaville	502	$54,967	11.1%	$216,300
Sarah Ann	473	$99,115	20.1%	$87,700
Verdunville	396	$56,178	26.0%	$113,100
Mitchell Heights	385	$80,000	5.5%	$169,500
West Logan	365	$44,896	29.0%	$73,200
Henlawson	324	N/A	75.9%	$114,400
Kistler	318	N/A	7.9%	N/A
Greenville	317	$50,655	0.0%	$75,400
Amherstdale	256	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Neibert	219	N/A	10.5%	N/A
Big Creek	210	N/A	0.0%	$140,400
Chauncey	198	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Omar	188	$64,390	13.8%	N/A
Earling	180	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Rossmore	152	$55,865	27.6%	N/A
Switzer	140	N/A	31.4%	N/A
Justice Addition	118	$77,574	12.7%	$105,800
Peach Creek	14	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Logan County is located in West Virginia with a total population of 31,418. It is the 17th most populous county out of 55 in West Virginia. The county encompasses 30 Census-designated places.

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 $49,723. This is 17% lower than the state median of $59,608. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.8%. This is 30% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. 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 8.5%. This is 57% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $103,400. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $162,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Logan County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 74.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Logan County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.6% 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 2.1%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

14.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 24.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.8%.

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 West Virginia 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, West Virginia?

Logan County has a population of 31,418, making it the 17th most populous county in West Virginia.

What is the median income in Logan County?

The median household income in Logan County is $49,723 with a poverty rate of 21.8%.

How many cities are in Logan County, West Virginia?

Logan County contains 30 Census-designated places.