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Logan, WV


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Logan, West Virginia

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.

The People and Families of Logan

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Logan had a median family income of $26,354.

Political Inclinations

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.

Logan Housing

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.

Commuting

In Logan, 82% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Logan strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Logan Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Logan Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Logan, WV

Comparing Logan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Age of the Population109
Senior Citizens98
Racial Diversity78
Well-Paid Single Women77
Well-Paid Single Men36
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married12
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People Above Poverty25
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times87
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime11
Low Property Crime11

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