Logan County, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Logan County
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Logan County Courthouse in Stapleton
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Location within the U.S. state of Nebraska
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 Nebraska's location within the U.S. |
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Nebraska |
| Founded | 1885 |
| Named for | John A. Logan |
| Seat | Stapleton |
| Largest village | Stapleton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 571 sq mi (1,480 km2) |
| • Land | 571 sq mi (1,480 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1 km2) 0.08%% |
| Population
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| • Total | 716 |
| • Density | 1.35/sq mi (0.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 3rd |
Logan County is a small area in the state of Nebraska, USA. It's like a district or a region within the state. In 2020, about 716 people lived there. The main town, or county seat, is Stapleton. Logan County is also part of the larger North Platte area.
If you look at Nebraska license plates, Logan County has the number 87. This is because it had the 87th most registered vehicles when the license plate system started in 1922.
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History of Logan County
Logan County was created in 1885. It was named after John A. Logan, who was a general during the American Civil War. The very first railroad line was built through Logan County in 1911. This helped people and goods move around more easily.
Geography and Nature
Logan County has mostly flat land. This land is not used much for farming right now. The ground gently slopes towards the east-northeast. Rainwater flows into the Dismal River, which is north of the county.
The county covers about 571 square miles (about 1,479 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. Only a tiny bit, about 0.5 square miles, is water.
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 83
Nebraska Highway 92
Neighboring Counties
Logan County shares its borders with these other counties:
- Thomas County - to the north
- Blaine County - to the northeast
- Custer County - to the east
- Lincoln County - to the south
- McPherson County - to the west
Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 1,378 | — | |
| 1900 | 960 | −30.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,521 | 58.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,596 | 4.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,014 | −36.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,742 | 71.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,357 | −22.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,108 | −18.3% | |
| 1970 | 991 | −10.6% | |
| 1980 | 983 | −0.8% | |
| 1990 | 878 | −10.7% | |
| 2000 | 774 | −11.8% | |
| 2010 | 763 | −1.4% | |
| 2020 | 716 | −6.2% | |
| US Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2013 |
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In 2020, Logan County had a population of 716 people. This number has changed a lot over the years. For example, in 1890, there were 1,378 people, but by 1900, it had dropped to 960. The population reached its highest in 1940 with 1,742 people. Since then, it has slowly decreased.
Towns and Villages
Logan County has a few small communities:
Villages
Unincorporated Communities
These are smaller places that don't have their own local government.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Logan (Nebraska) para niños
