Logan County, IL

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    2024 Population
    27,713
    US Senator
    Dick Durbin
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Tammy Duckworth
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    41.1
    1.48% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    13.1%
    3.88% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $66,358
    3.38% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $134,400
    6.75% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    12,172
    1.54% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Logan County, IL 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.

    99.2% of the residents in Logan County, IL are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Logan County, IL are Lincoln Christian University (115 degrees awarded in 2023).

    In 2024, the median property value in Logan County, IL was $134,400, and the homeownership rate was 68.5%.

    Most people in Logan County, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21 minutes. The average car ownership in Logan County, IL was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Logan County, IL is home to a population of 27.7k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.42% of Logan County, IL residents were born outside of the country (394 people).

    In 2024, there were 16.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (23.8k people) in Logan County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.48k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.11k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.2% of Logan County, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Logan County, IL was 99.3%, 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, IL
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      23.8k ± 89
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      1.48k ± 227
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      1.11k ± 224
    3.49%
    Hispanic Population
    966 people

    In 2024, there were 16.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (23.8k people) in Logan County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.48k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.11k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.49% of the people in Logan County, IL are hispanic (966 people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Illinois.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      637,284 ± 19,101 people
    2. India
      166,788 ± 9,961 people
    3. Poland
      117,148 ± 8,364 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 637,284 Illinois residents, followed by India with 166,788 and Poland with 117,148.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.42%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    394 people
    1.58%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    439 people

    As of 2024, 1.42% of Logan County, IL residents (394 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, IL was 1.58%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      459 ± 109
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      332 ± 159
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      188 ± 74

    Logan County, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.38 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    97.4% of the population of Logan County, IL has health coverage, with 50.8% on employee plans, 17.5% on Medicaid, 16.5% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 0.47% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Logan County, IL see 3,499 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,499 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1839 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 766 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    3,499 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Logan County, IL

    Primary care physicians in Logan County, IL see an average of 3,499 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,499 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    2.55%
    Uninsured
    50.8%
    Employer Coverage
    17.5%
    Medicaid
    16.5%
    Medicare
    12.2%
    Non-Group
    0.47%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Logan County, IL grew by 7.85% from 2.37% to 2.55%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.38 in Logan County, IL.

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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 38.8% in Logan County, IL.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 5.36% in Logan County, IL.

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    Economy

    The economy of Logan County, IL employs 12.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Logan County, IL were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,002 people), Manufacturing (1,405 people), and Retail Trade (1,251 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($113,929), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($80,268), and Public Administration ($73,533).

    Employment

    Occupations

    12.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 697
    −1.54%
    1 Year decline
    ± 8.24%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Logan County, IL declined at a rate of −1.54%, from 12.4k employees to 12.2k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Logan County, IL, are Management Occupations (1,349 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,266 people), and Production Occupations (1,205 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Logan County, IL.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    12.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 697
    −1.54%
    1 Year decline
    ± 8.24%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Logan County, IL declined at a rate of −1.54%, from 12.4k employees to 12.2k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Logan County, IL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,002 people), Manufacturing (1,405 people), and Retail Trade (1,251 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Logan County, IL, though some of these residents may live in Logan County, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $52,909
    Median earning men ± $4,310
    $37,182
    Median earning women ± $2,794

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($88,051), Public Administration ($74,458), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($62,778).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($72,872), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,250), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,816).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.47%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% 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 13%.

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

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 52
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 31
      Retail Trade
    3. 29
      Construction

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $58.6k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $56.5k
      Manufacturing
    3. $35.5k
      Wholesale Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

    Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Logan County, IL. Showing the available data for Illinois.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (54.4%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.43%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Illinois

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    Dick Durbin
    Senator from Illinois2
    Assumed office on January 3, 1997
    Tammy Duckworth
    Senator from Illinois3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2017

    Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

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

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    Education

    In 2023, universities in Logan County, IL awarded 115 degrees. The student population of Logan County, IL in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 106 male students and 79 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Logan County, IL are White (82 and 74.5%), Black or African American (17 and 15.5%), Unknown (4 and 3.64%), and Hispanic or Latino (3 and 2.73%).

    The largest universities in Logan County, IL by number of degrees awarded are Lincoln Christian University (115 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Logan County, IL are Divinity & Ministry (27 and 23.5%), Biblical Studies (18 and 15.7%), and Organizational Leadership (15 and 13%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $15,300.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
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    In 2021 in Logan County, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 185 (57.3% men and 42.7% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2023 there were 185 students enrolled in Logan County, IL, 57.3% men and 42.7% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 148 records, of which 40.5% were women and 59.5% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Organizational Leadership
      15 degrees awarded
    2. Divinity & Ministry
      12 degrees awarded
    3. Biblical Studies
      12 degrees awarded

    In 2023, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Logan County, IL was Organizational Leadership with 15 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Lincoln Christian University
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    115 degrees awarded

    In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lincoln Christian University with 115 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2023, 70 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Logan County, IL, which is 1.56 times more than the 45 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 82 degrees mean that there were 4.82 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 17 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($15,300) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($100) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) 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, IL was $134,400 in 2024, which is 0.404 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $125,900 to $134,400, a 6.75% increase. The homeownership rate in Logan County, IL is 68.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Logan County, IL have an average commute time of 21 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Logan County, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 8.68% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Logan County, IL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.82%.

    Housing

    Property

    $134,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$6,443
    $7,716
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$478

    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, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    68.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    61.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 68.5% of the housing units in Logan County, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.3%.

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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.
    $66,358
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,759
    11.3k
    Number of Households
    ± 637

    In 2024, the median household income of the 11.3k households in Logan County, IL grew to $66,358 from the previous year's value of $64,188.

    The following chart displays the households in Logan County, IL 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, IL is from Illinois.
    0.471
    2024 Wage GINI in Illinois
    0.474
    2023 Wage GINI in Illinois

    In 2024, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.55% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (79.4%)
    2. Worked At Home (8.72%)
    3. Carpooled (7.42%)

    In 2024, 79.4% of workers in Logan County, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.72%) and those who carpooled to work (7.42%).

    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

    21 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Logan County, IL have a shorter commute time (21 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.36% of the workforce in Logan County, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 8.68% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Logan County, IL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.82%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    13.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Logan County, IL (3.2k out of 24.4k 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 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Logan County, IL is White, followed by Black 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, 17.1% of the children was living in poverty in Logan County, IL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.1%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 233 in Logan County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 113% per 100,000 population.

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