Kentucky

Logan

27,432
2020 population
1800
first census record
23
census records

About Logan

Logan, Kentucky, first appears in the United States federal census in 1800, when it recorded a population of 5,807. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 27,432.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 3 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Russellville (Logan County), Action at Russellville (Confederate Government), Russellville Skirmish (1864), and 22 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202027,432
201026,835
200026,573
199024,416
198024,138
197021,793
196020,896
195022,335
194023,345
193021,875
192023,633
191024,977
190025,994
189023,812
188024,358
187020,429
186019,021
185016,581
184013,615
183013,012
182014,423
181012,123
18005,807
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Logan

Military engagements that took place in Logan, Kentucky.

Skirmish at Russellville (Logan County)
1861
Action at Russellville (Confederate Government)
1862
Russellville Skirmish (1864)
1864

Historic places in Logan

National Register of Historic Places listings in Logan, Kentucky.

Confederate Monument in Russellville
Russellville
South Union Shakertown Historic District
South Union and vicinity
South Union Shaker Center House and Preservatory
South Union
Red River Presbyterian Meetinghouse Site and Cemetery
Adairville
Forst, William, House
Russellville
Russellville Historic District
Russellville
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Frequently asked about Logan

When does Logan first appear in the US census?
Logan, Kentucky first appears in the federal census in 1800, with a recorded population of 5,807.
What is the population of Logan?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Logan had a recorded population of 27,432.
Were any battles fought in Logan?
3 documented military engagements took place in Logan, including Skirmish at Russellville (Logan County), Action at Russellville (Confederate Government), Russellville Skirmish (1864).
How many historic places are in Logan?
22 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Logan, Kentucky.
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