Logan, Kansas

Not to be confused with Logan County, Kansas.

Logan, Kansas
City
Location within Phillips County and Kansas
KDOT map of Phillips County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°39′42″N99°34′02″W / 39.66167°N 99.56722°W / 39.66167; -99.56722 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Phillips
Founded	1870
Incorporated	1880
Named for	Gen. John Logan
Area [2]
• Total	1.50 sq mi (3.89 km2)
• Land	1.50 sq mi (3.89 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,959 ft (597 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	460
• Density	310/sq mi (120/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67646
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-42100
GNIS ID	2395745 [1]
Website	discoverlogan.com

Logan is a city in Phillips County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 460. ^[3]

History

Logan was founded in 1870. ^[4] It was named for Gen. John A. Logan. ^[5] The first post office in Logan was established in March 1872. ^[6]

Logan experienced growth when, circa 1880, the railroad was built through the town. ^[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.51 square miles (3.91 km²), all land. ^[8]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	275		—
1890	390		41.8%
1900	449		15.1%
1910	714		59.0%
1920	585		−18.1%
1930	743		27.0%
1940	703		−5.4%
1950	859		22.2%
1960	846		−1.5%
1970	760		−10.2%
1980	720		−5.3%
1990	633		−12.1%
2000	603		−4.7%
2010	589		−2.3%
2020	460		−21.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 460 people, 223 households, and 111 families in Logan. ^{[9] [10]} The population density was 306.7 per square mile (118.4/km²). There were 285 housing units at an average density of 190.0 per square mile (73.4/km²). ^{[10] [11]} The racial makeup was 92.61% (426) white or European American (90.0% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.43% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.22% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.52% (7) from other races, and 5.22% (24) from two or more races. ^[12] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 6.09% (28) of the population. ^[13]

Of the 223 households, 15.2% had children under the age of 18; 45.7% were married couples living together; 26.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 46.6% of households consisted of individuals and 25.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[10] The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.0. ^[14] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 28.5% of the population. ^[15]

19.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 19.3% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 31.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.5 males. ^[10] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 108.5 males. ^[10]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $51,500 (with a margin of error of +/- $6,745) and the median family income was $47,813 (+/- $13,816). ^[16] Males had a median income of $32,656 (+/- $10,049) versus $19,764 (+/- $7,682) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,402 (+/- $10,098). ^[17] Approximately, 30.4% of families and 28.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 50.6% of those under the age of 18 and 9.1% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[18] [19]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[20] of 2010, there were 589 people, 261 households, and 169 families residing in the city. The population density was 390.1 inhabitants per square mile (150.6/km²). There were 311 housing units at an average density of 206.0 per square mile (79.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.3% White, 0.5% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 261 households, of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.2% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 45.2 years. 27% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.3% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 23.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.7% male and 54.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[21] of 2000, there were 603 people, 249 households, and 167 families residing in the city. The population density was 398.8 inhabitants per square mile (154.0/km²). There were 304 housing units at an average density of 201.1 per square mile (77.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.34% White, 0.17% African American, and 0.50% from two or more races.

There were 249 households, out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.7% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 20.6% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 27.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,417, and the median income for a family was $35,769. Males had a median income of $28,393 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,336. About 8.3% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.3% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Logan USD 326 public school district. ^[22]

The Logan Trojans won the Kansas State High School boys class 1A basketball championship in 1970. ^[23]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Logan, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Logan, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 16, 2022. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
4. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp.  261.
5. "Profile for Logan, Kansas". ePodunk. Archived from the original on June 19, 2017. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
6. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
7. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2. Standard Publishing Company. pp.  180.
8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
9. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
10. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
11. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
18. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
19. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
20. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
21. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
22. "Logan USD 326". USD 326. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
23. "Basketball". KSHSAA. Retrieved January 3, 2017.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Phillips County, Kansas

External links

• City of Logan
• Logan - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 326, local school district
• Logan city map, KDOT