West Virginia

Logan

32,567
2020 population
1830
first census record
20
census records

About Logan

Logan, West Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1830, when it recorded a population of 3,680. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 32,567.

Its recorded population peaked at 77,391 in 1950, and has since declined by roughly 58 percent.

On the ground today, 9 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Action at Logan Court House, Skirmish at Logan Courthouse, Battle of Chapmanville, and 5 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202032,567
201036,743
200037,710
199043,032
198050,679
197046,269
196061,570
195077,391
194067,768
193058,534
192041,006
191014,476
19006,955
189011,101
18807,329
18705,124
18604,938
18503,620
18404,309
18303,680
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, West Virginia.

Action at Logan Court House
1861
Skirmish at Logan Courthouse
1862
Battle of Chapmanville
1862
Skirmish at Chapmanville
1863
Engagement at Logan (1864)
1864
Battle of Blair Mountain (West Virginia 1921)
1921
West Virginia Coal Wars — Battle of Blair Mountain
1921
Battle of Blair Mountain WV
1921
Battle of Blair Mountain
1921

Historic places in Logan

National Register of Historic Places listings in Logan, West Virginia.

Chesapeake and Ohio 2755 Steam Locomotive
Henlawson
Hatfield Cemetery
Sarah Ann
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Frequently asked about Logan

When does Logan first appear in the US census?
Logan, West Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1830, with a recorded population of 3,680.
What is the population of Logan?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Logan had a recorded population of 32,567.
When did Logan's population peak?
Logan's recorded population peaked at 77,391 in 1950.
Were any battles fought in Logan?
9 documented military engagements took place in Logan, including Action at Logan Court House, Skirmish at Logan Courthouse, Battle of Chapmanville.
How many historic places are in Logan?
5 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Logan, West Virginia.
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