Logan, Kansas Explained

Logan, Kansas
Settlement Type:City
Image Map1:Map of Phillips Co, Ks, USA.png
Map Caption1:KDOT map of Phillips County (legend)
Coordinates:39.6617°N -99.5672°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kansas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Phillips
Subdivision Type3:Township
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:1870
Established Title1:Platted
Established Title2:Incorporated
Established Date2:1880
Named For:Gen. John Logan
Leader Title:Mayor
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Sq Mi:1.50
Area Land Sq Mi:1.50
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Area Total Km2:3.89
Area Land Km2:3.89
Area Water Km2:0.00
Unit Pref:Imperial
Elevation Ft:1959
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:460
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:CST
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:67646
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:785
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:20-42100
Blank1 Name:GNIS ID
Blank1 Info:2395745

Logan is a city in Phillips County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 460.[2]

History

Logan was founded in 1870.[3] It was named for Gen. John A. Logan.[4] The first post office in Logan was established in March 1872.[5]

Logan experienced growth when, circa 1880, the railroad was built through the town.[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.51sqmi, all land.[7]

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 460 people, 223 households, and 111 families in Logan.[8] The population density was 306.7 per square mile (118.4/km). There were 285 housing units at an average density of 190.0 per square mile (73.4/km).[9] [10] 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.[11] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 6.09% (28) of the population.[12]

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. The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.0.[13] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 28.5% of the population.[14]

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. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 108.5 males.

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).[15] 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).[16] 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.[17] [18]

2010 census

As of the census[19] of 2010, there were 589 people, 261 households, and 169 families residing in the city. The population density was 390.1PD/sqmi. There were 311 housing units at an average density of 206/sqmi. 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[20] of 2000, there were 603 people, 249 households, and 167 families residing in the city. The population density was 398.8sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 304 housing units at an average density of 201.1sp=usNaNsp=us. 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.[21]

The Logan Trojans won the Kansas State High School boys class 1A basketball championship in 1970.[22]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. July 24, 2020.
  2. Web site: Profile of Logan, Kansas in 2020 . United States Census Bureau . March 16, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220316160904/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2042100 . March 16, 2022 . live.
  3. Book: Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society . Kansas State Printing Plant . Kansas State Historical Society . 1916 . 261.
  4. Web site: Profile for Logan, Kansas . . 22 June 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170619181535/http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4812 . 19 June 2017 . dead .
  5. Web site: Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 . Kansas Historical Society . 22 June 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131009124550/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3APL . 9 October 2013 .
  6. Book: Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2 . Standard Publishing Company . Blackmar, Frank Wilson . 1912 . 180.
  7. Web site: US Gazetteer files 2010 . . 2012-07-06 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt . 2012-07-02 .
  8. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  9. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  10. Web site: Bureau . US Census . Gazetteer Files . 2023-12-30 . Census.gov.
  11. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  12. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  13. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  14. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  15. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  16. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  17. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  18. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  19. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2012-07-06.
  20. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  21. Web site: Logan USD 326 . USD 326 . 6 January 2017.
  22. Web site: Basketball . KSHSAA . 3 January 2017.