Logan, Kansas facts for kids
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Logan, Kansas
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Location within Phillips County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Phillips |
| Founded | 1870 |
| Incorporated | 1880 |
| Named for | Gen. John Logan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.50 sq mi (3.89 km2) |
| • Land | 1.50 sq mi (3.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,969 ft (600 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 460 |
| • Density | 307/sq mi (118.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67646
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-42100 |
| GNIS ID | 472023 |
Logan is a city in Phillips County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 460.
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History
Logan was founded in 1870. It was named for Gen. John A. Logan. The first post office in Logan was established in March 1872.
Logan experienced growth when, circa 1880, the railroad was built through the town.
Geography
Logan is located at 39°39′44″N 99°34′16″W / 39.66222°N 99.57111°W (39.662269, -99.571160). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.51 square miles (3.91 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 275 | — | |
| 1890 | 390 | 41.8% | |
| 1900 | 449 | 15.1% | |
| 1910 | 714 | 59.0% | |
| 1920 | 585 | −18.1% | |
| 1930 | 743 | 27.0% | |
| 1940 | 703 | −5.4% | |
| 1950 | 859 | 22.2% | |
| 1960 | 846 | −1.5% | |
| 1970 | 760 | −10.2% | |
| 1980 | 720 | −5.3% | |
| 1990 | 633 | −12.1% | |
| 2000 | 603 | −4.7% | |
| 2010 | 589 | −2.3% | |
| 2020 | 460 | −21.9% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 589 people, 261 households, and 169 families residing in the city. The population density was 390.1 inhabitants per square mile (150.6/km2). There were 311 housing units at an average density of 206.0 per square mile (79.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.3% White, 0.5% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.
There were 261 households, of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.2% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.85.
The median age in the city was 45.2 years. 27% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.3% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 23.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.7% male and 54.3% female.
Education
Logan is home to USD 326 Logan.
The Logan Trojans won the Kansas State High School boys class 1A basketball championship in 1970.
See also
In Spanish: Logan (Kansas) para niños
