Logan County, IL

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2021 Population

28,238

2.01% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

39.9

0.25% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

10.4%

3.27% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$59,809

2.9% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$111,500

3.62% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

12,287

1.41% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Logan County, IL had a population of 28.2k people with a median age of 39.9 and a median household income of $59,809. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Logan County, IL declined from 28,818 to 28,238, a −2.01% decrease and its median household income grew from $58,122 to $59,809, a 2.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Logan County, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.13%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.03%), White (Hispanic) (2.55%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.528%).

None of the households in Logan County, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.3% of the residents in Logan County, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Logan County, IL are Lincoln College (212 degrees awarded in 2021) and Lincoln Christian University (186 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Logan County, IL was $111,500, and the homeownership rate was 71.2%.

Most people in Logan County, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Logan County, IL was 2 cars per household.

Logan County, IL borders De Witt County, IL, McLean County, IL, Macon County, IL, Mason County, IL, Menard County, IL, Sangamon County, IL, and Tazewell County, IL.

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Population & Diversity

Logan County, IL is home to a population of 28.2k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.44% of Logan County, IL residents were born outside of the country (408 people).

In 2021, there were 12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (24.2k people) in Logan County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.01k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 855 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.3%

2021 Citizenship

99.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.3% of Logan County, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Logan County, IL was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Logan County, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Logan County, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
24.2k ± 30
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.01k ± 233
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
855 ± 233

3.53%

Hispanic Population

997 people

3.53% of the people in Logan County, IL are hispanic (997 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Logan County, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
630,004 ± 19,002 people
India
162,094 ± 9,822 people
Poland
126,931 ± 8,704 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 630,004 Illinois residents, followed by India with 162,094 and Poland with 126,931.

Foreign-Born Population

1.44%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

408 people

1.55%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

446 people

As of 2021, 1.44% of Logan County, IL residents (408 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Logan County, IL was 1.55%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Logan County, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
503 ± 125
Gulf War (2001-)
339 ± 100
Gulf War (1990s)
137 ± 57

Logan County, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.48 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Logan County, IL employs 12.3k people. The largest industries in Logan County, IL are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,974 people), Retail Trade (1,411 people), and Manufacturing (1,312 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($101,773), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($74,408), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($66,324).

Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,278. The income inequality in Illinois (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

12.3k

2021 Value

± 646

−1.41%

1 Year decline

± 7.43%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Logan County, IL declined at a rate of −1.41%, from 12.5k employees to 12.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Logan County, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,382 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,159 people), and Management Occupations (1,131 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Logan County, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

12.3k

2021 Value

± 646

−1.41%

1 Year decline

± 7.43%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Logan County, IL declined at a rate of −1.41%, from 12.5k employees to 12.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Logan County, IL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,974 people), Retail Trade (1,411 people), and Manufacturing (1,312 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Logan County, IL, though some of these residents may live in Logan County, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,552

Median earning men ± $3,929

$32,276

Median earning women ± $2,488

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($79,911), Public Administration ($65,500), and Information ($62,143).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($65,536), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,349), and Public Administration ($59,637).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

212
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
155
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
137
Wholesale Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$147k
Manufacturing
$123k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$89.8k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Electronics with $134B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($110B) and Mixed freight ($86.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Illinois products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$1T

2020 Value in Illinois

$1.94T

Projected 2050 Value in Illinois

93.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1T. This is expected to increase 93.1% to $1.94T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Illinois trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Most Common Trade Partners

Indiana
$79.7B
Wisconsin
$55.8B
Michigan
$41.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $79.7B, followed by Wisconsin with $55.8B and Michigan and $41.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Illinois shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Logan County, IL went to Donald J. Trump with 68.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.59%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (68.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.59%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Logan County, IL went to Donald J. Trump with 68.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.59%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Logan County, IL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Logan County, IL awarded 398 degrees. The student population of Logan County, IL in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 746 male students and 679 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Logan County, IL are White (235 and 61.5%), followed by Black or African American (81 and 21.2%), Unknown (31 and 8.12%), and Hispanic or Latino (19 and 4.97%).

The largest universities in Logan County, IL by number of degrees awarded are Lincoln College (212 and 53.3%) and Lincoln Christian University (186 and 46.7%).

The most popular majors in Logan County, IL are Organizational Leadership (59 and 14.8%), General Studies (57 and 14.3%), and General Business Administration & Management (54 and 13.6%).

The median tuition cost in Logan County, IL for private four year colleges is $16,610.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Logan County, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,425 (52.4% men and 47.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,425 students enrolled in Logan County, IL, 52.4% men and 47.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 813 records, of which 48.5% were women and 51.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
22 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
54 degree-majors awarded
Organizational Leadership
35 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Logan County, IL was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 22 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Logan County, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Lincoln College
212 degrees awarded
Lincoln Christian University
186 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lincoln College with 212 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 188 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Logan County, IL, which is 0.895 times less than the 210 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 235 degrees mean that there were 2.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 81 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($16,610) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,100) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.977% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.61M), Some college (2.19M), and Bachelors Degree (2.07M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Logan County, IL was $111,500 in 2021, which is 0.455 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $107,600 to $111,500, a 3.62% increase. The homeownership rate in Logan County, IL is 71.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Logan County, IL have an average commute time of 21.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Logan County, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Logan County, IL is $59,809. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Logan County, IL was Census Tract 9535 with a value of $81,905, followed by Census Tract 9530 and Census Tract 9536, with respective values of $71,797 and $63,395.

In 2022, 8.28% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Logan County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.22%.

Housing

Property

$111,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,272

$7,836

Median Property Taxes

±$458

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Logan County, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Logan County, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.2%

Homeownership

2021

62.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 71.2% of the housing units in Logan County, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Logan County, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9535
Census Tract 9530
Census Tract 9536

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Logan County, IL was Census Tract 9535 with a value of $81,905, followed by Census Tract 9530 and Census Tract 9536, with respective values of $71,797 and $63,395.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Logan County, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,809

Median Household Income

± $2,905

11k

Number of Households

± 597

In 2021, the median household income of the 11k households in Logan County, IL grew to $59,809 from the previous year's value of $58,122.

The following chart displays the households in Logan County, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Logan County, IL is from Illinois.

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.479

2020 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2021, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0522% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.8%)
Carpooled (9.55%)
Worked At Home (5.95%)

In 2021, 79.8% of workers in Logan County, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.55%) and those who worked at home (5.95%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Logan County, IL have a shorter commute time (21.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2% of the workforce in Logan County, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Logan County, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Logan County, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Logan County, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 8.28% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Logan County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.22%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Logan County, IL (2.54k out of 24.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Logan County, IL is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 14.6% of the children was living in poverty in Logan County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 233 in Logan County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 113 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

96.6% of the population of Logan County, IL has health coverage, with 52.4% on employee plans, 15.8% on Medicaid, 14.4% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 0.656% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Logan County, IL see 3180 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.06% decrease from the previous year (3214 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1892 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1092 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,180 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Logan County, IL

Primary care physicians in Logan County, IL see an average of 3,180 patients per year. This represents a 1.06% decrease from the previous year (3,214 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Logan County, IL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 20.5% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.42%

Uninsured

52.4%

Employer Coverage

15.8%

Medicaid

14.4%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

0.656%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Logan County, IL declined by 8.65% from 3.75% to 3.42%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Logan County, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 54.3 in Logan County, IL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Logan County, IL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.9% in Logan County, IL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Logan County, IL.

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