Logan County, CO

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    2024 Population
    20,892
    US Senator
    Michael Bennet
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    John Hickenlooper
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    39.2
    0.256% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    15.8%
    20.5% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $51,829
    5.89% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $245,300
    7.54% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    9,425
    3.43% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Logan County, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97.3% of the residents in Logan County, CO are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Logan County, CO are Northeastern Junior College (490 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Logan County, CO was $245,300, and the homeownership rate was 66.3%.

    Most people in Logan County, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Logan County, CO was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Logan County, CO is home to a population of 20.9k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.07% of Logan County, CO residents were born outside of the country (1.06k people).

    In 2024, there were 11.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.8k people) in Logan County, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.34k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 1.31k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.3% of Logan County, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Logan County, CO was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Logan County, CO
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      15.8k ± 68
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      1.34k ± 307
    3. White (Hispanic)
      1.31k ± 389
    17.2%
    Hispanic Population
    3.6k people

    In 2024, there were 11.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.8k people) in Logan County, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.34k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 1.31k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    17.2% of the people in Logan County, CO are hispanic (3.6k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Logan County, CO as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      205,206 ± 10,925 people
    2. India
      23,918 ± 3,789 people
    3. China
      18,011 ± 3,290 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 205,206 Colorado residents, followed by India with 23,918 and China with 18,011.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    5.07%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.06k people
    4.7%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    990 people

    As of 2024, 5.07% of Logan County, CO residents (1.06k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Logan County, CO was 4.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      340 ± 90
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      335 ± 120
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      147 ± 81

    Logan County, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.01 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    92.8% of the population of Logan County, CO has health coverage, with 37.6% on employee plans, 27.3% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 1.96% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Logan County, CO see 1,535 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,535 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1602 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 282 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.6% were men and 48.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,535 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Logan County, CO

    Primary care physicians in Logan County, CO see an average of 1,535 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,535 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.6% under 18 years, 23.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.6% were men and 48.4% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    7.17%
    Uninsured
    37.6%
    Employer Coverage
    27.3%
    Medicaid
    14.6%
    Medicare
    11.4%
    Non-Group
    1.96%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Logan County, CO declined by 18.2% from 8.76% to 7.17%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Logan County, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

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    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.85 in Logan County, CO.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 30% in Logan County, CO.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 10.3% in Logan County, CO.

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    Economy

    The economy of Logan County, CO employs 9.43k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Logan County, CO were Retail Trade (1,375 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,180 people), and Educational Services (965 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($102,200), Utilities ($90,129), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,354).

    Employment

    Occupations

    9.43k
    2024 Value
    ± 723
    −3.43%
    1 Year decline
    ± 11.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Logan County, CO declined at a rate of −3.43%, from 9.76k employees to 9.43k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Logan County, CO, are Management Occupations (1,072 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (809 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (746 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Logan County, CO.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    9.43k
    2024 Value
    ± 723
    −3.43%
    1 Year decline
    ± 11.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Logan County, CO declined at a rate of −3.43%, from 9.76k employees to 9.43k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Logan County, CO, are Retail Trade (1,375 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,180 people), and Educational Services (965 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Logan County, CO, though some of these residents may live in Logan County, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $43,129
    Median earning men ± $4,123
    $34,341
    Median earning women ± $1,787

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($75,833), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($73,750), and Public Administration ($59,561).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($73,750), Public Administration ($58,879), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,179).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    1.73%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.87M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 1.73% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Colorado.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 51
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 39
      Retail Trade
    3. 35
      Construction

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $51.8k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $35.3k
      Retail Trade
    3. $20.9k
      Manufacturing

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (54.1%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (43.1%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colorado for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Colorado

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    Michael Bennet
    Senator from Colorado3
    Assumed office on January 21, 2009
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.
    John Hickenlooper
    Senator from Colorado2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Logan County, CO awarded 490 degrees. The student population of Logan County, CO in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 598 male students and 1,086 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Logan County, CO are White (331 and 72.4%), Hispanic or Latino (96 and 21%), Two or More Races (19 and 4.16%), and Black or African American (7 and 1.53%).

    The largest universities in Logan County, CO by number of degrees awarded are Northeastern Junior College (490 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Logan County, CO are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (43 and 8.78%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (42 and 8.57%), and General Business (40 and 8.16%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 1,684 students enrolled in Logan County, CO, 35.5% men and 64.5% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,215 records, of which 65.2% were women and 34.8% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      42 degrees awarded
    2. Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
      37 degrees awarded
    3. General Studies
      25 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Logan County, CO was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 42 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Logan County, CO according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Northeastern Junior College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    490 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northeastern Junior College with 490 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 231 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Logan County, CO, which is 0.892 times less than the 259 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 331 degrees mean that there were 3.45 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 96 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($5,073) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($657) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,460) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Logan County, CO was $245,300 in 2024, which is 0.737 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $228,100 to $245,300, a 7.54% increase. The homeownership rate in Logan County, CO is 66.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Logan County, CO have an average commute time of 17.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Logan County, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 12.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Logan County, CO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.31%.

    Housing

    Property

    $245,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$11,810
    $5,439
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$445

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Logan County, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Logan County, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    66.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 66.3% of the housing units in Logan County, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.3%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Logan County, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $51,829
    Median Household Income
    ± $7,707
    8.2k
    Number of Households
    ± 615

    In 2024, the median household income of the 8.2k households in Logan County, CO declined from $51,829 from the previous year's value of $55,074.

    The following chart displays the households in Logan County, CO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Logan County, CO is from Colorado.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in Colorado
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in Colorado

    In 2024, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.498% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Colorado in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Colorado across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (76.4%)
    2. Carpooled (9.17%)
    3. Worked At Home (8.93%)

    In 2024, 76.4% of workers in Logan County, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.17%) and those who worked at home (8.93%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    17.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Logan County, CO have a shorter commute time (17.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.23% of the workforce in Logan County, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Logan County, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Logan County, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Logan County, CO have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 12.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Logan County, CO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.31%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    15.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Logan County, CO (2.95k out of 18.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Logan County, CO is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 15.7% of the children was living in poverty in Logan County, CO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5.4%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 301 in Logan County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 76.5% per 100,000 population.

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