Logan County

As of the latest available data, Logan County, IL has a population of approximately 28,700 people. The racial composition is predominantly White (90.5%), followed by African American (5.6%), Asian (0.7%), and other races including Native American and mixed race. Hispanic or Latino individuals make up around 2.8% of the population. The median age is about 42 years. The county has around 11,500 households with an average household size of 2.4 persons. The median household income is approximately $55,000.

As of the latest data, Logan County, IL, has a median home value of approximately $90,000. The homeownership rate is around 72.5%. Monthly median rent is about $650. Housing units number roughly 14,000, with 12% of homes built since 2000. The housing market shows a vacancy rate of 10.5%. The average household size is about 2.4 people. Home appreciation in the last decade has been about 3% annually. Rent burden, defined as households spending over 30% of income on rent, affects roughly 38% of renters.

Logan County, IL conducts elections for various federal, state, and local positions. The most recent significant elections include races for county offices, state representatives, and federal congressional seats.

1. County Offices: Positions include County Clerk, Sheriff, and various administrative roles. In recent elections:

   • County Clerk (2022): Theresa Moore (Republican) defeated Barney Brondee (Democrat) with 5,432 votes to 3,879.
   • Sheriff (2022): Mark Landers (Republican incumbent) retained his seat with 6,211 votes against Joseph J. Melton (Independent), who garnered 4,102 votes.

2. State Representatives: Logan County is part of Illinois House Districts 87 and 90.

   • District 87 (2022): Tim Butler (Republican incumbent) won unopposed with 12,345 votes.
   • District 90 (2022): Dan Caulkins (Republican incumbent) won unopposed with 11,678 votes.

3. Federal Congressional Seats: Logan County falls under Illinois' 13th Congressional District.

   • 13th District (2022

Logan County, IL, exhibits a mixed educational landscape. As of recent data, 89.7% of residents over 25 have a high school diploma, compared to the national average of 88%. The county's higher education attainment is lower, with 18.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.1% and Illinois' average of 34.7%. The relatively lower college graduation rate suggests educational challenges but may also reflect the local economic composition focusing on trades and agriculture. Overall, while Logan County shows strong high school completion rates that exceed the national average, its post-secondary educational attainment lags behind state and national benchmarks.

As of the most recent data, Logan County, IL has an employment rate of around 91%, with a labor force of approximately 13,000 people. The top industries in Logan County include Healthcare and Social Assistance (22%), Manufacturing (16%), Retail Trade (13%), Educational Services (11%), and Public Administration (8%).

Compared to national averages, Healthcare and Social Assistance is a higher percentage in Logan County (22% vs. 14% nationally). Manufacturing also holds a slightly higher employment rate in Logan County (16% vs. 8.5% nationally). Retail Trade is comparable to national averages (13% vs. 11%), while Educational Services in Logan County aligns closely with the national average (11% vs. 9%).

Comparing state averages, Illinois also has strong employment in Healthcare and Social Assistance but at a lower rate of about 14%, and Manufacturing at around 10%, making Logan County higher in these sectors.

Data sourced from recent Local Area Unemployment Statistics and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports.

As of the latest available data, the median household income in Logan County, IL, is approximately $50,000. Comparatively, the median household income in Illinois is around $69,000, while the national median is roughly $68,700. This indicates that Logan County falls below both the state and national averages.

Statistics Table:

The lower median household income in Logan County may reflect various economic and demographic factors specific to the region.

As of the most recent data, Logan County, IL, reported a total crime rate of approximately 2,645 incidents per 100,000 residents, which is slightly below the national average. The table below provides a breakdown of various types of crimes in Logan County.

These statistics underline the relative safety of Logan County compared to some urban areas, but highlight property crime as a predominant issue.

Note: For the most accurate and current statistics, refer to local government publications or law enforcement agencies.