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Logan, West Virginia is 39 miles SW of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and 135 miles E of Lexington, Kentucky. It is in Logan county. The population of the city is 1,630.
In Logan, about 42% of adults are married. Adults in Logan are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.
Logan has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in the city.
In 2000, Logan had a median family income of $26,354.
Among Logan political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $3,000. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Logan, approximately 60% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Logan offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in the city are lower than most places in West Virginia. Property taxes in Logan are low by West Virginia standards.
In Logan, 82% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Logan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
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 | Logan Colleges Logan colleges and trade schools. |
 | Logan Hotels & Travel Logan hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
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