Logan County, Illinois Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Logan County, Illinois, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Logan County, Illinois. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Logan County, Illinois. The estimated population of Logan County, Illinois is 28,238 people, with a median age of 39.9.

We can look at the total population in Logan County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
28,238
 -2.01% -4.24%
2020
28,818
 -0.64% -
2019
29,003
 -0.7% -
2018
29,207
 -0.95% -
2017
29,488
 - -

Population of Logan County, Illinois by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
85.7%
86.5%
 -0.92%
Black/African American
7.1%
6.7%
 +5.97%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.5%
3.4%
 +2.94%
Asian
0.5%
0.8%
 -37.50%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3%
2.4%
 +25.00%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Logan County, Illinois by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.9 -0.25% 39.1 +1.03% 40.8 -1.69%
2020 40 -0.25% 38.7 -2.03% 41.5 +1.47%
2019 40.1 -0.74% 39.5 +0.77% 40.9 -2.15%
2018 40.4 -0.49% 39.2 +0.26% 41.8 -1.65%
2017 40.6 - 39.1 - 42.5 -

The median age of Logan County, Illinois gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,629 -5.61% 1,405 +6.81% 1,536 1,501
10 to 19 1,765 -0.07% 1,721 -7.35% 1,758 1,592
20 to 29 2,020 -2.28% 2,040 -5.88% 1,948 1,914
30 to 39 1,977 -3.3% 1,872 +6.25% 1,906 1,985
40 to 49 1,848 -8.87% 2,080 -19.69% 1,681 1,681
50 to 59 2,034 -5.24% 2,011 -6.75% 1,929 1,876
60 to 69 1,692 -7.28% 1,800 -3.43% 1,568 1,738
70+ 1,455 +9.35% 2,139 -4.96% 1,593 2,032

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Logan County, Illinois is $59,809.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Logan County.

  • Under 25
    $45,042.00
  • 25 to 44
    $69,054.00
  • 45 to 64
    $75,114.00
  • 65 and over
    $47,215.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Logan County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Logan County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Logan County, Illinois is currently $79,647.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.26% of households in Logan County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Logan County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.37%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.45%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.01%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.50%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.65%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.76%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.26%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Logan County is $30,920.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Logan County by the total population of Logan County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Logan County, Illinois, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Logan County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.99%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.68%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.91%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.13%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Logan County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Logan County over the age of 16 is 23,460.

Of those people, a total of 55.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Logan County is 52.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,609 44.40% 25.20%
20 to 24 years 2,109 78.30% 4.80%
25 to 29 years 1,753 63.90% 4.70%
30 to 34 years 1,977 65.00% 3.70%
35 to 44 years 3,556 74.10% 4.60%
45 to 54 years 3,474 71.40% 6.40%
55 to 59 years 2,051 67.40% 4.60%
60 to 64 years 1,819 53.20% 0.20%
65 to 74 years 2,832 23.00% 3.40%
75 years and over 2,280 6.20% 4.30%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Logan County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 20,553 59.00% 5.30%
Black or African American 1,987 19.50% 12.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 25 24.00% 83.30%
Asian 106 45.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 88 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 701 66.80% 8.10%
Hispanic or Latino 811 31.60% 5.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 19,966 59.80% 5.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Logan County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Logan County is 12,287, with median earnings of $39,279.00.

Women in Logan County, Illinois earning approximately 67.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,287 $39,279.00
Male 6,785 $47,552.00
Female 5,502 $32,276.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,131 $62,939.00
Business and Financial 540 $52,857.00
Computer and Mathematical 333 $73,068.00
Architecture and Engineering 107 $83,942.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 138 $53,750.00
Community and Social Service 270 $47,500.00
Legal 65 $67,031.00
Educational and Library 644 $37,969.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 90 $47,500.00
Healthcare Practitioners 756 $51,563.00
Healthcare Support 447 $21,161.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 129 $33,346.00
Law Enforcement 294 $64,949.00
Food Preparation and Serving 757 $11,477.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 358 $33,182.00
Personal Care and Service 353 $10,148.00
Sales 1,159 $43,813.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,382 $31,350.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 150 $30,156.00
Construction and Extraction 513 $40,197.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 516 $53,421.00
Production 984 $41,518.00
Transportation and Material Moving 703 $44,425.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 780 $63,446.00 351 $62,734.00
Business and Financial 149 $44,917.00 391 $60,434.00
Computer and Mathematical 278 $74,348.00 55 $63,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 82 $84,359.00 25 $75,469.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 120 $49,500.00 18 $0.00
Community and Social Service 117 $25,417.00 153 $57,669.00
Legal 19 $0.00 46 $95,833.00
Educational and Library 92 $42,500.00 552 $36,212.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 57 $58,906.00 33 $40,938.00
Healthcare Practitioners 138 $71,474.00 618 $48,667.00
Healthcare Support 75 $13,309.00 372 $25,313.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 124 $33,529.00 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 234 $64,847.00 60 $65,500.00
Food Preparation and Serving 229 $9,250.00 528 $13,636.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 263 $40,647.00 95 $12,202.00
Personal Care and Service 17 $26,250.00 336 $10,127.00
Sales 662 $62,670.00 497 $22,454.00
Office and Administrative Support 394 $36,875.00 988 $27,390.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 102 $20,417.00 48 $31,719.00
Construction and Extraction 513 $40,197.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 513 $53,618.00 3 $0.00
Production 789 $43,618.00 195 $37,212.00
Transportation and Material Moving 650 $50,231.00 53 $32,679.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 11,003 households in Logan County, with an average household size of 2.22 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,953 families in Logan County with an average family size of 2.73 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,404 512 1,037 4,050
Average Household Size 2.82 2.43 2.79 1.24
Total Families 5,404 512 1,037 0
Average Household Size 2.82 2.16 2.56 0

Poverty

Of the 6,953 families in Logan County, 7.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Logan County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 11,981 housing units in Logan County, Illinois.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,003 91.84%
Vacant 978 8.16%

24.88% of the total 11,981 housing units in Logan County are rental units. This is approximately 2,981 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,836 are occupied by the owner - or 65.40% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Logan County is $723.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Logan County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    186
  • Less than $500
    485
  • $500 to $999
    2,053
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    337
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    76
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    30
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Logan County is $111,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Logan County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    723
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,668
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,097
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,089
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    815
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    277
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    164
  • $1,000,000 or more
    3

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Logan County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Logan County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    3,497
  • 1940 to 1949
    748
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,547
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,811
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,814
  • 1980 to 1989
    810
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,001
  • 2000 to 2009
    571
  • 2010 to 2013
    182
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Logan County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    614
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,639
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,064
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,686

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Logan County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Logan County that commute to work in a particular way.

21.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Logan County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    1,009
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,421
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,994
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,302
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    805
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    512
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,012
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    463
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    522
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    769
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    295
  • 90 or more minutes
    227

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Logan County, Illinois in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Logan County, Illinois

We have data for 27 places in Logan County, Illinois. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.