Logan County, Kentucky
Encyclopedia
Logan County is a county located in the southwest area of the U.S. state
of Kentucky
. As of 2000, the population was 26,573. Its county seat
is Russellville
. The county is named for Benjamin Logan
, a Revolutionary War militia colonel and local leader.
of 2000, there were 26,573 people, 10,506 households, and 7,574 families residing in the county. The population density
was 48 /sqmi. There were 11,875 housing units at an average density of 21 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the county was 90.70% White
, 7.62% Black
or African American
, 0.21% Native American
, 0.17% Asian
, 0.01% Pacific Islander
, 0.33% from other races
, and 0.96% from two or more races. 1.08% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 10,506 households out of which 33.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.20% were married couples
living together, 11.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.90% were non-families. 25.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.70% under the age of 18, 8.40% from 18 to 24, 28.50% from 25 to 44, 23.60% from 45 to 64, and 13.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 93.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,474, and the median income for a family was $39,307. Males had a median income of $29,750 versus $20,265 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $15,962. About 10.80% of families and 15.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.50% of those under age 18 and 18.60% of those age 65 or over.
U.S. state
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of Kentucky
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
. As of 2000, the population was 26,573. Its county seat
County seat
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is Russellville
Russellville, Kentucky
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,149 people, 3,064 households, and 1,973 families residing in the city. The population density was 672.1 people per square mile . There were 3,458 housing units at an average density of 325.1 per square mile...
. The county is named for Benjamin Logan
Benjamin Logan
Benjamin Logan was an American pioneer, soldier, and politician from Shelby County, Kentucky. As colonel of the Kentucky County militia of Virginia during the American Revolutionary War, he was second-in-command of militia in Kentucky. Logan was a leader in Kentucky's efforts to become a state...
, a Revolutionary War militia colonel and local leader.
Geography
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 557.1 square miles (1,442.9 km²), of which 555.68 square miles (1,439.2 km²) (or 99.75%) is land and 1.41 square miles (3.7 km²) (or 0.25%) is water.Adjacent counties
- Muhlenberg CountyMuhlenberg County, KentuckyMuhlenberg County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 31,499. The county is named for Peter Muhlenberg. Its county seat is Greenville....
(northwest) - Butler CountyButler County, KentuckyButler County is a county located in the US state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1810, becoming Kentucky's 53rd county. As of 2000, the population was 13,010. Its county seat is Morgantown, Kentucky. Butler is a prohibition or dry county.- History :...
(north) - Warren CountyWarren County, KentuckyWarren County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky, specifically the Pennyroyal Plateau and Western Coal Fields regions. It is included in the Bowling Green, Kentucky, Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 113,792 in the 2010 Census. The county seat is Bowling Green...
(northeast) - Simpson CountySimpson County, KentuckySimpson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 16,405. Its county seat is Franklin. The county is named for Captain John Simpson, a Kentucky militia officer who fought in Battle of Fallen Timbers in the Northwest Indian War, and was killed in the...
(southeast) - Robertson County, Tennessee (south)
- Todd CountyTodd County, KentuckyTodd County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population is 11,971. Its county seat is Elkton. The county is named after Colonel John Todd, who was killed at the Battle of Blue Licks in 1782...
(west)
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 26,573 people, 10,506 households, and 7,574 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 48 /sqmi. There were 11,875 housing units at an average density of 21 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the county was 90.70% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 7.62% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.21% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.17% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.01% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.33% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.96% from two or more races. 1.08% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 10,506 households out of which 33.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.20% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 11.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.90% were non-families. 25.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.70% under the age of 18, 8.40% from 18 to 24, 28.50% from 25 to 44, 23.60% from 45 to 64, and 13.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 93.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,474, and the median income for a family was $39,307. Males had a median income of $29,750 versus $20,265 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $15,962. About 10.80% of families and 15.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.50% of those under age 18 and 18.60% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
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Russellville, Kentucky As of the census of 2000, there were 7,149 people, 3,064 households, and 1,973 families residing in the city. The population density was 672.1 people per square mile . There were 3,458 housing units at an average density of 325.1 per square mile... |
Attractions
- Lake Malone State ParkLake Malone State ParkLake Malone State Park is a park located near Dunmor, Kentucky, in Muhlenberg County and extending into parts of Logan County and Todd County. The park features campsites, picnic areas, a swimming area, a boat ramp, and a dock. The Laurel Trail leads through a hardwood forest filled with ...
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Logan County, KentuckyNational Register of Historic Places listings in Logan County, KentuckyThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Logan County, Kentucky.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Logan County, Kentucky, United States...
- Red River Meeting HouseRed River Meeting HouseThe Red River Meeting House was the site of the first religious camp meeting in the United States and the start of the Second Great Awakening from June 13–17, 1800. The meeting was organized by Reverend James McGready in Logan County, Kentucky.-First Camp Meeting:There were several hundred people...
- Shaker Museum at South Union
See also
- News Democrat & LeaderNews Democrat & LeaderThe News-Democrat & Leader is a twice-weekly newspaper in Russellville, Kentucky. It has been published since 1806, fourteen years after Kentucky became a state. Russellville is the county seat of Logan County....
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