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Logan County, Nebraska

Coordinates: 41°32′32″N 100°26′37″W / 41.5422°N 100.4437°W / 41.5422; -100.4437
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Logan County, Nebraska
County
The Logan County Courthouse in Stapleton
The Logan County Courthouse in Stapleton
Map of Nebraska highlighting Logan County
Location within the U.S. state of Nebraska
Coordinates: 41°32′32″N 100°26′37″W / 41.5422°N 100.4437°W / 41.5422; -100.4437
Country United States
State Nebraska
FoundedFebruary 24, 1885
Named afterJohn A. Logan
SeatStapleton
Largest villageStapleton
Area
 • Total
571.163 sq mi (1,479.31 km2)
 • Land570.698 sq mi (1,478.10 km2)
 • Water0.465 sq mi (1.20 km2)  0.08%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
716
 • Estimate 
(2025)
669 Increase
 • Density1.25/sq mi (0.484/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Area code308
Congressional district3rd
Websitelogancounty.ne.gov
• Nebraska county number 57[1]
• Nebraska license plate prefix 87[2]

Logan County is a county in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2020 census, the population was 716,[3] and was estimated to be 669 in 2025.[4] The county seat and the largest village is Stapleton.[5]

Logan County is part of the North Platte Micropolitan Statistical Area.

In the Nebraska license plate system, Logan County was represented by the prefix "87" (as it had the 87th-largest number of vehicles registered in the state when the license plate system was established in 1922).

History

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Logan County was created on February 24, 1885.[6][7] It was named for Civil War General John A. Logan.[8]

The first railroad was built through Logan County in 1911.[9]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 571.163 square miles (1,479.31 km2), of which 570.698 square miles (1,478.10 km2) is land and 0.465 square miles (1.20 km2) (0.08%) is water.[10] It is the 57th-largest county in Nebraska by total area.[11]

Logan County's terrain consists of low corrugated flatland, sparsely used for agricultural purposes at present. The ground slopes to the east-northeast,[12] with precipitation runoff making its way to the Dismal River north of the county.[13]

Major highways

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Adjacent counties

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18901,378—
1900960−30.3%
19101,52158.4%
19201,5964.9%
19301,014−36.5%
19401,74271.8%
19501,357−22.1%
19601,108−18.3%
1970991−10.6%
1980983−0.8%
1990878−10.7%
2000774−11.8%
2010763−1.4%
2020716−6.2%
2025 (est.)669[14] Decrease−6.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[15]
1790–1960[16] 1900–1990[17]
1990–2000[18] 2010–2020[4]

2020 census

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As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 716. The median age was 46.1 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18 and 23.7% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 97.2 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 97.8 males age 18 and over.[19][20]

The racial makeup of the county was 94.4% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 0.0% from some other race, and 4.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 3.2% of the population.[20]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[21]

There were 286 households in the county, of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 17.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[19]

There were 367 housing units, of which 22.1% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 82.5% were owner-occupied and 17.5% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.1% and the rental vacancy rate was 10.7%.[19]

2000 census

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As of the 2000 census, there were 774 people, 316 households, and 229 families residing in the county. The population density was 1 people per square mile (0.39 people/km2). There were 386 housing units at an average density of 1 units per square mile (0.39/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.58% White, 0.13% Black or African American, 1.03% Native American, and 0.26% from two or more races. 0.90% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 316 households, of which 29.7% had children under 18 living with them, 66.5% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.95.

The county population contained 27.3% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 or older. The median age was 42. For every 100 females, there were 99.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.6 males.

The median household income was $33,125, and the median family income was $38,958. Men had a median income of $26,250 versus $18,906 for women. The per capita income was $14,937. About 6.5% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.1% of those under 18 and 9.6% of those 65 or older.

Communities

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Villages

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Unincorporated communities

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Politics

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Logan County voters have been reliably Republican for many decades. In only one presidential election since 1936 has the county selected the Democratic nominee (as of 2024).

Political Party Number of registered voters (April 1, 2026)[22] Percent
Republican 443 80.99%
Independent 61 11.15%
Democratic 37 6.76%
Libertarian 6 1.10%
Legal Marijuana Now 0 0.00%
Total 547 100.00%
United States presidential election results for Logan County, Nebraska[23]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
1900 107 49.77% 102 47.44% 6 2.79%
1904 100 55.56% 22 12.22% 58 32.22%
1908 140 44.73% 155 49.52% 18 5.75%
1912 97 25.33% 153 39.95% 133 34.73%
1916 172 35.10% 283 57.76% 35 7.14%
1920 312 57.78% 180 33.33% 48 8.89%
1924 277 40.56% 165 24.16% 241 35.29%
1928 595 74.38% 195 24.38% 10 1.25%
1932 346 37.32% 564 60.84% 17 1.83%
1936 410 46.91% 456 52.17% 8 0.92%
1940 498 60.51% 325 39.49% 0 0.00%
1944 450 64.84% 244 35.16% 0 0.00%
1948 254 52.16% 233 47.84% 0 0.00%
1952 447 74.13% 156 25.87% 0 0.00%
1956 367 71.26% 148 28.74% 0 0.00%
1960 391 70.58% 163 29.42% 0 0.00%
1964 267 47.42% 296 52.58% 0 0.00%
1968 363 66.36% 130 23.77% 54 9.87%
1972 320 81.42% 73 18.58% 0 0.00%
1976 283 57.29% 196 39.68% 15 3.04%
1980 442 82.46% 71 13.25% 23 4.29%
1984 446 86.77% 67 13.04% 1 0.19%
1988 373 79.70% 93 19.87% 2 0.43%
1992 271 60.09% 80 17.74% 100 22.17%
1996 294 65.63% 79 17.63% 75 16.74%
2000 336 81.55% 60 14.56% 16 3.88%
2004 357 83.22% 67 15.62% 5 1.17%
2008 327 78.61% 81 19.47% 8 1.92%
2012 356 82.60% 68 15.78% 7 1.62%
2016 400 88.30% 32 7.06% 21 4.64%
2020 407 90.44% 38 8.44% 5 1.11%
2024 409 92.53% 25 5.66% 8 1.81%

References

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  1. ^ "Nebraska County Names and Numbers" (PDF). Nebraska Department of Revenue. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  2. ^ "Nebraska County Codes". 15 Q Net. November 17, 2002. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  3. ^ "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  4. ^ a b "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Logan County, Nebraska". www.census.gov. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  5. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  6. ^ "Nebraska: Individual County Chronologies". publications.newberry.org. The Newberry Library. 2008. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  7. ^ "Logan County". nebraskacounties.org. Nebraska Association of County Officials. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  8. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 189.
  9. ^ Burr, George L. (1921). History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska, Vol. 1. S.J. Clarke Pub. Co. p. 127.
  10. ^ "2025 County Gazetteer Files – Nebraska". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  11. ^ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Logan County, Nebraska". www.census.gov. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  12. ^ "Google Maps w AGL". MAPS ie. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  13. ^ "Logan County, NE". Google Maps. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  14. ^ "County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2025". Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  15. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
  16. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. 2007. Archived from the original on December 12, 2009. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
  17. ^ Forstall, Richard L. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 19, 1999. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
  18. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
  19. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
  20. ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
  21. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
  22. ^ "Voter Statistics Count Report" (PDF). nebraska.gov. Secretary of State of Nebraska. April 2, 2026. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  23. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
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