Logan, West Virginia

Logan is a city in Logan County, West Virginia, United States, along the Guyandotte River. The population was 1,779 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Logan County.[6]

Logan, West Virginia
City
Logan
Location of Logan in Logan County, West Virginia.
Coordinates: 37°50′54″N 81°59′16″W
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyLogan
Government
 • MayorSerafino Nolletti
Area
 • Total1.23 sq mi (3.20 km2)
 • Land1.15 sq mi (2.97 km2)
 • Water0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2)
Elevation
679 ft (207 m)
Population
 • Total1,779
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
1,470
 • Density1,280.49/sq mi (494.59/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
25601
Area code(s)304 & 681
FIPS code54-48148[4]
GNIS feature ID1542310[5]

History

What is now Logan was initially called "Islands of the Guyandot" by explorers who identified the site in the 1780s.[7] In 1827, a town was laid out at the site to serve as a county seat for Logan County, which had been established in 1824. The city was initially known as "Lawsonsville" after Anthony Lawson, an early merchant, but was shortened to "Lawnsville." In the early 1850s, Thomas Dunn English, a poet and future congressman, led efforts to reorganize the town.[8] When the town incorporated in 1853, it was renamed "Aracoma" after the Shawnee chief Cornstalk's daughter,[8] who had been killed by settlers in the area in 1780.[9] The city was renamed "Logan" in 1907 after the Mingo leader, Chief Logan.[7]

Logan in 1974

Logan grew continuously during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a hub of the regional coal industry. At its height in 1940, the city had a population of over 5,000, and was home to numerous businesses, including furniture stores, hotels, banks, and car dealerships. Logan began to decline following World War II, due in large part to the increased mechanization of the coal industry.[7]

The Chafin House, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.[10] Logan was home to the Logan Indians, a minor league baseball team, from 1937 to 1942.

Geography

Logan is located at the confluence of the Guyandotte River and Island Creek.[11]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.24 square miles (3.21 km2), of which 1.15 square miles (2.98 km2) is land and 0.09 square miles (0.23 km2) is water.[12]

Climate
Climate data for Logan, West Virginia
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 81
(27)		 81
(27)		 91
(33)		 95
(35)		 96
(36)		 105
(41)		 104
(40)		 102
(39)		 103
(39)		 96
(36)		 87
(31)		 78
(26)		 105
(41)
Average high °F (°C) 44
(7)		 49
(9)		 59
(15)		 70
(21)		 78
(26)		 85
(29)		 88
(31)		 88
(31)		 81
(27)		 69
(21)		 58
(14)		 46
(8)		 68
(20)
Daily mean °F (°C) 35
(2)		 39
(4)		 47
(8)		 57
(14)		 65
(18)		 74
(23)		 77
(25)		 77
(25)		 70
(21)		 57
(14)		 47
(8)		 38
(3)		 57
(14)
Average low °F (°C) 25
(−4)		 28
(−2)		 34
(1)		 43
(6)		 52
(11)		 62
(17)		 66
(19)		 65
(18)		 58
(14)		 45
(7)		 36
(2)		 29
(−2)		 45
(7)
Record low °F (°C) −15
(−26)		 −8
(−22)		 −2
(−19)		 19
(−7)		 29
(−2)		 35
(2)		 46
(8)		 44
(7)		 34
(1)		 18
(−8)		 7
(−14)		 −8
(−22)		 −15
(−26)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 3.2
(81)		 3.4
(86)		 3.8
(97)		 3.9
(99)		 5.2
(130)		 4.8
(120)		 5.3
(130)		 3.7
(94)		 3.3
(84)		 3.0
(76)		 3.3
(84)		 3.7
(94)		 46.6
(1,175)
Source: [13]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1900444—
19101,640269.4%
19202,99882.8%
19304,39646.6%
19405,16617.5%
19505,079−1.7%
19604,185−17.6%
19703,311−20.9%
19803,029−8.5%
19902,206−27.2%
20001,630−26.1%
20101,7799.1%
Est. 20191,470[3]−17.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[14]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 1,779 people, 808 households, and 469 families living in the city. The population density was 1,547.0 inhabitants per square mile (597.3/km2). There were 1,016 housing units at an average density of 883.5 per square mile (341.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.6% White, 5.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 808 households, of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.8% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.0% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 40.4 years. 20.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,630 people, 750 households, and 423 families living in the city. The population density was 1,403.5 people per square mile (542.5/km2). There were 965 housing units at an average density of 830.9 per square mile (321.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.52% White, 4.79% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 1.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.80% of the population.

There were 750 households, out of which 20.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.3% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.6% were non-families. 40.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 16.8% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,623, and the median income for a family was $26,354. Males had a median income of $26,350 versus $19,167 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,913. About 18.2% of families and 20.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.0% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

Logan in 2014

Education

Logan is served by Logan High School, grades 9-12.[15][16]

Media
  • The Logan Banner is published each Wednesday.[17]
  • WVOW, a local ABC radio affiliate.

Notable people

See also

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-24.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  7. Robert Y. Spence, "Logan," West Virginia Encyclopedia, 2010.
  8. Robert Y. Spence, "Logan County," West Virginia Encyclopedia, 2015.
  9. "Logan," West Virginia Division of Archives and History historical marker, 2002.
  10. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  11. West Virginia Atlas & Gazetteer. Yarmouth, Me.: DeLorme. 1997. p. 51. ISBN 0-89933-246-3.
  12. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2013-01-24.
  13. "Logan, WV (25601) Monthly weather forecast". Weather Channel. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
  14. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  15. https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/west-virginia/districts/logan-county-schools/logan-senior-high-school-21379
  16. "Chapmanville Regional High School -".
  17. "Logan Banner to change publication schedule starting next month". The Logan Banner. Retrieved 2019-10-08.
  18. Omar, Aref (October 28, 2007). "Get cool with magic". New Straits Times. Media Prima. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012. Retrieved November 25, 2012 – via HighBeam.
  19. "Shane Burton". NFL.com. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
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