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Logan County
(redirected from Logan County, West Virginia)

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Logan County, Ohio
117 E Columbus St
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Phone: (937) 599-7283
Fax: (937) 599-7268
www.co.logan.oh.us

In west-central OH, northwest of Columbus; organized Mar 1, 1817 from Champaign County. Name Origin: For Gen. Benjamin Logan (c. 1743-1802), VA patriot and soldier active in the West during the Revolutionary War.

Area (sq mi): 466.78 (land 458.44; water 8.34). Pop per sq mi: 101.60.
Pop 2005: 46,580. State rank: 51. Pop change: 2000-20005 1.20%; 1990-2000 8.70%. Pop 2000: 46,005 (White 95.70%; Black or African American 1.70%; Hispanic or Latino 0.70%; Asian 0.40%; Other 1.70%). Foreign born: 1.10%. Median age: 36.90.
Income 2000: per capita $18,984; median household $41,479; Pop below poverty level: 9.30%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $25,774-$28,471.
Unemployment 2004: 5.50%. Change from 2000: 2.50%. Median travel time to work: 22.00 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 31.20%.

Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Bellefontaine County seat (13,034)

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    Logan County, Arkansas
    366 N Broadway Ave
    Booneville, AR 72927
    Phone: (479) 675-2951
    Fax: (479) 675-2952

    In west-central AR, southeast of Fort Smith; organized as Sarber County Mar 22, 1871 from Franklin County; name changed Dec 14, 1875. Name Origin: For James Logan, an early settler.

    Area (sq mi): 731.50 (land 709.87; water 21.63). Pop per sq mi: 32.30.
    Pop 2005: 22,944. State rank: 33. Pop change: 2000-20005 2.00%; 1990-2000 9.40%. Pop 2000: 22,486 (White 95.70%; Black or African American 1.00%; Hispanic or Latino 1.20%; Asian 0.10%; Other 2.40%). Foreign born: 0.90%. Median age: 38.00.
    Income 2000: per capita $14,527; median household $28,344; Pop below poverty level: 15.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $18,176-$19,767.
    Unemployment 2004: 5.40%. Change from 2000: 0.00%. Median travel time to work: 24.50 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 33.10%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Logan County, Oklahoma
    301 E Harrison Ave Suite 102
    Guthrie, OK 73044
    Phone: (405) 282-0266
    Fax: (405) 282-0267

    In north-central OK, north of Oklahoma City; original county; organized as County No. 1 in 1891 (prior to statehood). Name Origin: For Gen. John Alexander Logan (1826-86), Civil War officer, U.S. senator from IL (1871-77; 1879-86), and national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic.

    Area (sq mi): 748.92 (land 744.45; water 4.46). Pop per sq mi: 49.60.
    Pop 2005: 36,894. State rank: 27. Pop change: 2000-20005 8.80%; 1990-2000 16.90%. Pop 2000: 33,924 (White 80.30%; Black or African American 11.00%; Hispanic or Latino 2.90%; Asian 0.30%; Other 7.00%). Foreign born: 1.50%. Median age: 36.10.
    Income 2000: per capita $17,872; median household $36,784; Pop below poverty level: 12.90%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,427-$26,236.
    Unemployment 2004: 3.90%. Change from 2000: 0.80%. Median travel time to work: 28.50 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 61.90%.

    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Guthrie County seat (10,505)

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    Logan County, Illinois
    601 Broadway St Rm 20
    Lincoln, IL 62656
    Phone: (217) 732-4148
    Fax: (217) 732-6064
    www.co.logan.il.us

    In central IL, northeast of Springfield; organized Feb 15, 1839 from Sangamon County. Name Origin: For Dr. John Logan, an immigrant from Ireland in 1823, IL legislator, and father of John Alexander Logan (1826-86), U.S. general and statesman.

    Area (sq mi): 619.01 (land 618.14; water 0.87). Pop per sq mi: 49.50.
    Pop 2005: 30,603. State rank: 50. Pop change: 2000-20005 -1.90%; 1990-2000 1.30%. Pop 2000: 31,183 (White 90.60%; Black or African American 6.60%; Hispanic or Latino 1.60%; Asian 0.50%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 1.40%. Median age: 37.00.
    Income 2000: per capita $17,953; median household $39,389; Pop below poverty level: 8.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,123-$22,142.
    Unemployment 2004: 6.20%. Change from 2000: 2.10%. Median travel time to work: 20.30 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 29.80%.

    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Lincoln County seat (15,078)

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    Logan County, West Virginia
    300 Stratton St Rm 101
    Logan, WV 25601
    Phone: (304) 792-8600
    Fax: (304) 792-8621
    www.logancountychamberofcommerce.com

    In southwestern WV, west of Beckley; organized Jan 12, 1824 from Cabell and Kanawha counties (WV), and Giles and Tazewell counties (in VA). Name Origin: For John Logan (1725-80), a Mingo Indian chief originally named Tah-gah-jute, who was educated by James Logan of PA.

    Area (sq mi): 455.61 (land 454.21; water 1.40). Pop per sq mi: 79.80.
    Pop 2005: 36,237. State rank: 15. Pop change: 2000-20005 -3.90%; 1990-2000 -12.40%. Pop 2000: 37,710 (White 95.90%; Black or African American 2.60%; Hispanic or Latino 0.50%; Asian 0.30%; Other 0.80%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 39.30.
    Income 2000: per capita $14,102; median household $24,603; Pop below poverty level: 24.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $19,059-$22,851.
    Unemployment 2004: 5.80%. Change from 2000: 0.30%. Median travel time to work: 30.20 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 25.90%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Logan County, North Dakota
    301 Broadway St
    Napoleon, ND 58561
    Phone: (701) 754-2751
    Fax: (701) 754-2270
    www.napoleonnd.com

    In south-central ND, southeast of Bismarck; organized Jan 4, 1873 (prior to statehood) from Buffalo County, which was discontinued. Name Origin: For Gen. John Alexander Logan (1826-86), officer in the Mexican-American War and Civil War; U.S. senator from IL (1871-77; 1879-86).

    Area (sq mi): 1011.07 (land 992.64; water 18.43). Pop per sq mi: 2.10.
    Pop 2005: 2,059. State rank: 46. Pop change: 2000-20005 -10.80%; 1990-2000 -18.90%. Pop 2000: 2,308 (White 98.60%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.70%; Asian 0.20%; Other 0.50%). Foreign born: 0.60%. Median age: 46.40.
    Income 2000: per capita $16,947; median household $27,986; Pop below poverty level: 15.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $26,155-$30,219.
    Unemployment 2004: 4.00%. Change from 2000: 1.80%. Median travel time to work: 20.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 18.80%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Logan County, Kansas
    710 W 2nd St
    Oakley, KS 67748
    Phone: (785) 672-4244
    Fax: (785) 672-3341

    In western KS, northwest of Garden City; organized as Saint John County Mar 4, 1881 from Wallace County; name changed Feb 24, 1887. Name Origin: For Gen. John Alexander Logan (1826-86), officer in the Mexican-American War and Civil War, U.S. senator from IL (1871-77; 1879-86).

    Area (sq mi): 1073.09 (land 1072.99; water 0.11). Pop per sq mi: 2.60.
    Pop 2005: 2,794. State rank: 92. Pop change: 2000-20005 -8.30%; 1990-2000 -1.10%. Pop 2000: 3,046 (White 96.20%; Black or African American 0.60%; Hispanic or Latino 1.60%; Asian 0.20%; Other 2.50%). Foreign born: 0.60%. Median age: 40.70.
    Income 2000: per capita $17,294; median household $32,131; Pop below poverty level: 7.30%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $19,242-$23,392.
    Unemployment 2004: 3.60%. Change from 2000: 1.10%. Median travel time to work: 15.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 23.90%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Logan County, Kentucky
    229 W 3rd St PO Box 358
    Russellville, KY 42276
    Phone: (270) 726-6061
    Fax: (270) 726-4355
    www.loganchamber.com

    On the southern border of KY, west of Bowling Green; organized Jun 28, 1792 from Lincoln County. Name Origin: For Benjamin Logan (c.1743-1802), VA patriot and soldier active in the West during the American Revolution.

    Area (sq mi): 557.10 (land 555.68; water 1.41). Pop per sq mi: 48.90.
    Pop 2005: 27,169. State rank: 41. Pop change: 2000-20005 2.20%; 1990-2000 8.80%. Pop 2000: 26,573 (White 90.00%; Black or African American 7.60%; Hispanic or Latino 1.10%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.50%). Foreign born: 0.80%. Median age: 37.00.
    Income 2000: per capita $15,962; median household $32,474; Pop below poverty level: 15.50%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $21,014-$21,616.
    Unemployment 2004: 5.40%. Change from 2000: -3.30%. Median travel time to work: 23.20 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 27.00%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Logan County, Nebraska
    317 Main St PO Box 8
    Stapleton, NE 69163
    Phone: (308) 636-2311
    www.co.logan.ne.us

    In central NE, north of North Platte; organized Feb 24, 1885 from Custer County. Name Origin: For Gen. John Alexander Logan (1826-86), officer in the Mexican-American War and Civil War; U.S. senator from IL (1871-77; 1879-86).

    Area (sq mi): 571.15 (land 570.68; water 0.46). Pop per sq mi: 1.30.
    Pop 2005: 740. State rank: 86. Pop change: 2000-20005 -4.40%; 1990-2000 -11.80%. Pop 2000: 774 (White 97.70%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.90%; Asian 0.00%; Other 1.30%). Foreign born: 0.30%. Median age: 41.80.
    Income 2000: per capita $14,937; median household $33,125; Pop below poverty level: 10.50%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $19,018-$23,261.
    Unemployment 2004: 2.90%. Change from 2000: 0.60%. Median travel time to work: 24.10 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 38.90%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Logan County, Colorado
    315 Main St
    Sterling, CO 80751
    Phone: (970) 522-0888
    Fax: (970) 522-4018
    www.loganco.gov

    On northeastern border of CO, northeast of Greeley; organized Feb 25, 1887 from Weld County. Name Origin: For Gen. John Alexander Logan (1826-86), officer in the Mexican-American War and Civil War; U.S. senator from IL (1871-77; 1879-86).

    Area (sq mi): 1844.86 (land 1838.52; water 6.33). Pop per sq mi: 11.30.
    Pop 2005: 20,719. State rank: 25. Pop change: 2000-20005 1.00%; 1990-2000 16.70%. Pop 2000: 20,504 (White 84.40%; Black or African American 2.00%; Hispanic or Latino 11.90%; Asian 0.40%; Other 5.90%). Foreign born: 3.10%. Median age: 36.50.
    Income 2000: per capita $16,721; median household $32,724; Pop below poverty level: 12.20%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $24,290-$25,038.
    Unemployment 2004: 4.40%. Change from 2000: 1.10%. Median travel time to work: 15.20 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 9.20%.

    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Sterling County seat (12,730)

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    In an infamous 1972 disaster, a sludge deluge resulting from an impoundment failure in Buffalo Creek in Logan County, West Virginia, killed 125 people and destroyed thousands of homes.
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