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{{short description|County in Ohio, United States}}
{{Distinguish|Logan, Ohio}}
{{Distinguish|Logan, Ohio}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2017}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2024}}
{{Infobox U.S. county
{{Infobox U.S. county
| county = Logan County
| county = Logan County
| state = Ohio
| state = Ohio
| flag = Logan_County%2C_Ohio_flag.svg
| flag = Logan_County%2C_Ohio_flag.svg
| seal = Seal of Logan County Ohio.svg
| seal = Seal of Logan County Ohio.svg
| founded year = 1818<ref name="odod">{{cite web |url = http://www.odod.state.oh.us/research/FILES/S0/Logan.pdf |title = Ohio County Profiles: Logan County |accessdate = April 28, 2007 |publisher = Ohio Department of Development |url-status = dead |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070621234603/http://www.odod.state.oh.us/research/FILES/S0/Logan.pdf |archivedate = June 21, 2007 |df = mdy-all }}</ref>
| founded year = 1818<ref name="odod">{{cite web |url = http://www.odod.state.oh.us/research/FILES/S0/Logan.pdf |title = Ohio County Profiles: Logan County |access-date = April 28, 2007 |publisher = Ohio Department of Development |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070621234603/http://www.odod.state.oh.us/research/FILES/S0/Logan.pdf |archive-date = June 21, 2007 |df = mdy-all }}</ref>
| founded date = March 1
| founded date = March 1
| seat wl = Bellefontaine
| seat wl = Bellefontaine
| largest city wl= Bellefontaine
| largest city wl = Bellefontaine
| area_total_sq_mi = 467
| area_total_sq_mi = 467
| area_land_sq_mi = 458
| area_land_sq_mi = 458
| area_water_sq_mi = 8.3
| area_water_sq_mi = 8.3
| area percentage = 1.8%
| area percentage = 1.8%
| census estimate yr = 2018
| census yr = 2020
| pop = 45358
| pop = 46150
| pop_est_as_of = 2024
| density_sq_mi = 100
| population_est =
| time zone = Eastern
| density_sq_mi = auto
| footnotes =
| time zone = Eastern
| web = http://www.co.logan.oh.us
| footnotes =
| named for = [[Benjamin Logan]]
| web = http://www.co.logan.oh.us
| ex image = Bellefontaine-ohio-courthouse-fountain.jpg
| named for = [[Benjamin Logan]]
| ex image size = 250
| ex image = Bellefontaine-ohio-courthouse-fountain.jpg
| ex image cap = [[Logan County Courthouse (Ohio)|Logan County Courthouse]]
| ex image size = 250
| district = 4th
| ex image cap = [[Logan County Courthouse (Ohio)|Logan County Courthouse]]
}}
| district = 4th }}


'''Logan County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Ohio]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the population was 45,858.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts |url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/39/39091.html |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=February 8, 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606223615/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/39/39091.html |archivedate=June 6, 2011 }}</ref> The [[county seat]] is [[Bellefontaine, Ohio|Bellefontaine]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=June 7, 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The county is [[List of Ohio county name etymologies|named]] for [[Benjamin Logan]], who fought [[Native Americans in the United States|Native Americans]] in the area.<ref>{{cite book|last=Gannett|first=Henry|title=The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=9V1IAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA189|year=1905|publisher=U.S. Government Printing Office|page=189}}</ref>
'''Logan County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] in the west central portion of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Ohio]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population was 46,150.<ref name="2020 census">[https://www.census.gov/library/visualizations/interactive/2020-population-and-housing-state-data.html 2020 census]</ref> The [[county seat]] is [[Bellefontaine, Ohio|Bellefontaine]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=June 7, 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The county is [[List of Ohio county name etymologies|named]] for [[Benjamin Logan]], who fought [[Native Americans in the United States|Native Americans]] in the area.<ref>{{cite book|last=Gannett|first=Henry|title=The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States|url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ|year=1905|publisher=U.S. Government Printing Office|page=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ/page/n188 189]}}</ref> Logan County comprises the [[Bellefontaine, Ohio]] [[Micropolitan Statistical Area]], which is also included in the [[Columbus, Ohio metropolitan area|Columbus-Marion-Zanesville, Ohio Combined Statistical Area]].

Logan County comprises the [[Bellefontaine, Ohio|Bellefontaine, OH]] [[Micropolitan Statistical Area]], which is also included in the [[Columbus, Ohio metropolitan area|Columbus-Marion-Zanesville, OH Combined Statistical Area]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has an area of {{convert|467|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|458|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|8.3|sqmi}} (1.8%) is water.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_39.txt |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=February 8, 2015 |date=August 22, 2012 |title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140504223453/http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_39.txt |archive-date=May 4, 2014 }}</ref> [[Campbell Hill (Ohio)|Campbell Hill]], the highest natural point in Ohio at {{convert|1549|ft|m}}, is northeast of Bellefontaine.
[[Image:Zanesfield-ohio-limits.jpg|thumb|right|350px|County history plaque outside Zanesfield]]
[[Image:Bellefontaine Summit.jpg|thumb|right|350px|View from the [[U.S. Route 68|US 68]]-[[U.S. Route 33|US 33]] interchange at Bellefontaine, near Campbell Hill]]

According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|467|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|458|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|8.3|sqmi}} (1.8%) is water.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_39.txt |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=February 8, 2015 |date=August 22, 2012 |title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140504223453/http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_39.txt |archivedate=May 4, 2014 }}</ref> [[Campbell Hill (Ohio)|Campbell Hill]], the highest natural point in Ohio at {{convert|1549|ft|m}}, is located northeast of Bellefontaine.


===Adjacent counties===
===Adjacent counties===
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===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=January 31, 2008|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> of 2000, there were 46,005 people, 17,956 households, and 12,730 families living in the county. The [[population density]] was 100 people per square mile (39/km²). There were 21,571 housing units at an average density of 47 per square&nbsp;mile (18/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.15% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 1.71% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.20% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.40% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.27% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.24% from two or more races. 0.72% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. 96.8% spoke [[english language|English]], 1.0% [[german language|German]] and 1.0% [[spanish language|Spanish]] as their first language.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 46,005 people, 17,956 households, and 12,730 families living in the county. The population density was {{convert|100|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 21,571 housing units at an average density of {{convert|47|/mi2|/km2|adj=pre|units&nbsp;}}. The racial makeup of the county was 96.15% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 1.71% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.20% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.40% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.27% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.24% from two or more races. 0.72% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. 96.8% spoke [[english language|English]], 1.0% [[german language|German]] and 1.0% [[spanish language|Spanish]] as their first language.


There were 17,956 households out of which 33.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.00% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.10% were non-families. 24.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.01.
There were 17,956 households, out of which 33.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.00% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.10% were non-families. 24.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.01.


In the county, the population was spread out with 26.70% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 27.90% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 13.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.60 males.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.70% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 27.90% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 13.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.60 males.


The median income for a household in the county was $41,479, and the median income for a family was $47,516. Males had a median income of $37,134 versus $24,739 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $18,984. About 7.10% of families and 9.30% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 11.80% of those under age 18 and 8.50% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the county was $41,479, and the median income for a family was $47,516. Males had a median income of $37,134 versus $24,739 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $18,984. About 7.10% of families and 9.30% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 11.80% of those under age 18 and 8.50% of those age 65 or over.


===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States Census]], there were 45,858&nbsp;people, 18,111&nbsp;households, and 12,569&nbsp;families living in the county.<ref name="census-dp1">{{cite web
As of the [[2010 United States census]], there were 45,858&nbsp;people, 18,111&nbsp;households, and 12,569&nbsp;families living in the county.<ref name="census-dp1">{{cite web
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US39091
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US39091
|title=DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data
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|accessdate=December 27, 2015
|access-date=December 27, 2015
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|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> The population density was {{convert|100.0|PD/sqmi}}. There were 23,181 housing units at an average density of {{convert|50.6|/sqmi}}.<ref name="census-density">{{cite web
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}}</ref> The population density was {{convert|100.0|PD/sqmi}}. There were 23,181 housing units at an average density of {{convert|50.6|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}.<ref name="census-density">{{cite web
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US39091
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US39091
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|title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County
|title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> The racial makeup of the county was 95.3% white, 1.6% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.2% of the population.<ref name="census-dp1"/> In terms of ancestry, 30.9% were [[German American|German]], 13.5% were [[Irish American|Irish]], 11.5% were [[Americans|American]], and 9.1% were [[English American|English]].<ref name="census-dp2">{{cite web
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}}</ref> The racial makeup of the county was 95.3% white, 1.6% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.2% of the population.<ref name="census-dp1"/> In terms of ancestry, 30.9% were [[German American|German]], 13.5% were [[Irish American|Irish]], 11.5% were [[Americans|American]], and 9.1% were [[English American|English]].<ref name="census-dp2">{{cite web
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|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US39091
|title=DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
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|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
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Of the 18,111&nbsp;households, 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.6% were non-families, and 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.98. The median age was 39.9 years.<ref name="census-dp1"/>
Of the 18,111&nbsp;households, 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.6% were non-families, and 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.98. The median age was 39.9 years.<ref name="census-dp1"/>
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==Politics==
==Politics==
Logan County is a strongly Republican county, having only backed Democratic Party presidential candidates twice from 1856 onward in 1912 & 1964.
Logan County is a strongly Republican county, having backed Democratic Party presidential nominees only twice since 1856, in 1912 and 1964.
{{PresHead|place=Logan County, Ohio|source=<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS|title=Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections|last=Leip|first=David|website=uselectionatlas.org|access-date=May 2, 2018}}</ref>}}
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{{PresRow|2004|Republican|14,471|6,825|102|Ohio}}
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{{PresRow|2000|Republican|11,849|5,945|661|Ohio}}
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{{PresRow|1996|Republican|8,325|6,397|2,423|Ohio}}
! [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
{{PresRow|1992|Republican|9,364|4,889|4,534|Ohio}}
! [[Third Party (United States)|Third parties]]
{{PresRow|1988|Republican|11,099|4,484|114|Ohio}}
|-
{{PresRow|1984|Republican|12,230|3,645|104|Ohio}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Ohio, 2016|2016]]'''
{{PresRow|1980|Republican|9,727|4,319|948|Ohio}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''73.5%''' ''15,957''
{{PresRow|1976|Republican|9,092|5,949|361|Ohio}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|21.4% ''4,647''
{{PresRow|1972|Republican|10,938|3,786|656|Ohio}}
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|5.1% ''1,108''
{{PresRow|1968|Republican|8,362|4,889|1,648|Ohio}}
|-
{{PresRow|1964|Democratic|6,683|8,484|0|Ohio}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Ohio, 2012|2012]]'''
{{PresRow|1960|Republican|11,311|5,279|0|Ohio}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''64.3%''' ''13,633''
{{PresRow|1956|Republican|11,229|4,226|0|Ohio}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|33.3% ''7,062''
{{PresRow|1952|Republican|11,084|4,793|0|Ohio}}
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.4% ''504''
{{PresRow|1948|Republican|8,118|5,149|38|Ohio}}
|-
{{PresRow|1944|Republican|9,882|4,944|0|Ohio}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Ohio, 2008|2008]]'''
{{PresRow|1940|Republican|9,861|6,351|0|Ohio}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''62.2%''' ''13,848''
{{PresRow|1936|Republican|8,363|7,353|189|Ohio}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|35.6% ''7,936''
{{PresRow|1932|Republican|7,469|6,678|205|Ohio}}
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.2% ''499''
{{PresRow|1928|Republican|9,602|2,858|71|Ohio}}
|-
{{PresRow|1924|Republican|7,186|3,176|1,412|Ohio}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Ohio, 2004|2004]]'''
{{PresRow|1920|Republican|8,521|4,904|56|Ohio}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''67.6%''' ''14,471''
{{PresRow|1916|Republican|4,345|3,483|101|Ohio}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|31.9% ''6,825''
{{PresRow|1912|Democratic|1,977|2,727|2,600|Ohio}}
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.5% ''102''
{{PresRow|1908|Republican|4,756|3,186|196|Ohio}}
|-
{{PresRow|1904|Republican|4,994|1,939|283|Ohio}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Ohio, 2000|2000]]'''
{{PresRow|1900|Republican|4,806|2,951|202|Ohio}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''64.2%''' ''11,849''
{{PresRow|1896|Republican|4,722|3,125|81|Ohio}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|32.2% ''5,945''
{{PresRow|1892|Republican|3,796|2,332|434|Ohio}}
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|3.6% ''661''
{{PresRow|1888|Republican|4,115|2,533|287|Ohio}}
|-
{{PresRow|1884|Republican|3,998|2,625|173|Ohio}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Ohio, 1996|1996]]'''
{{PresRow|1880|Republican|3,739|2,468|113|Ohio}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''48.6%''' ''8,325''
{{PresRow|1876|Republican|3,259|2,286|76|Ohio}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|37.3% ''6,397''
{{PresRow|1872|Republican|2,795|1,955|8|Ohio}}
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|14.1% ''2,423''
{{PresRow|1868|Republican|2,778|1,770|0|Ohio}}
|-
{{PresRow|1864|Republican|2,637|1,626|0|Ohio}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Ohio, 1992|1992]]'''
{{PresRow|1860|Republican|2,415|1,542|117|Ohio}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''49.8%''' ''9,364''
{{PresRow|1856|Republican|2,093|1,328|267|Ohio}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|26.0% ''4,889''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|24.1% ''4,534''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Ohio, 1988|1988]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''70.7%''' ''11,099''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|28.6% ''4,484''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.7% ''114''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Ohio, 1984|1984]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''76.5%''' ''12,230''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|22.8% ''3,645''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.7% ''104''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Ohio, 1980|1980]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''64.9%''' ''9,727''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|28.8% ''4,319''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|6.3% ''948''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Ohio, 1976|1976]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''59.0%''' ''9,092''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|38.6% ''5,949''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.3% ''361''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Ohio, 1972|1972]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''71.1%''' ''10,938''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|24.6% ''3,786''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|4.3% ''656''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Ohio, 1968|1968]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''56.1%''' ''8,362''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|32.8% ''4,889''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|11.1% ''1,648''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Ohio, 1964|1964]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|44.1% ''6,683''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''55.9%''' ''8,484''
| style="text-align:center;|
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Ohio, 1960|1960]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''68.2%''' ''11,311''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|31.8% ''5,279''
| style="text-align:center;|
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Ohio, 1956|1956]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''72.7%''' ''11,229''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|27.3% ''4,226''
| style="text-align:center;|
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1952 United States presidential election|1952]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''69.8%''' ''11,084''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|30.2% ''4,793''
| style="text-align:center;|
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1948 United States presidential election|1948]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''61.0%''' ''8,118''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|38.7% ''5,149''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.3% ''38''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1944 United States presidential election|1944]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''66.7%''' ''9,882''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|33.4% ''4,944''
| style="text-align:center;|
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1940 United States presidential election|1940]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''60.8%''' ''9,861''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|39.2% ''6,351''
| style="text-align:center;|
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1936 United States presidential election|1936]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''52.6%''' ''8,363''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|46.2% ''7,353''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.2% ''189''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1932 United States presidential election|1932]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''52.0%''' ''7,469''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|46.5% ''6,678''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.4% ''205''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1928 United States presidential election|1928]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''76.6%''' ''9,602''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|22.8% ''2,858''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.6% ''71''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1924 United States presidential election|1924]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''61.0%''' ''7,186''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|27.0% ''3,176''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|12.0% ''1,412''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1920 United States presidential election|1920]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''63.2%''' ''8,521''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|36.4% ''4,904''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.4% ''56''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1916 United States presidential election|1916]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''54.8%''' ''4,345''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|43.9% ''3,483''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.3% ''101''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1912 United States presidential election|1912]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|27.1% ''1,977''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''37.3%''' ''2,727''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|35.6% ''2,600''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1908 United States presidential election|1908]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''58.4%''' ''4,756''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|39.2% ''3,186''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.4% ''196''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1904 United States presidential election|1904]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''69.2%''' ''4,994''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|26.9% ''1,939''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|3.9% ''283''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1900 United States presidential election|1900]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''60.4%''' ''4,806''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|37.1% ''2,951''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.5% ''202''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1896 United States presidential election|1896]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''59.6%''' ''4,722''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|39.4% ''3,125''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.0% ''81''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1892 United States presidential election|1892]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''57.9%''' ''3,796''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|35.5% ''2,332''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|6.6% ''434''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1888 United States presidential election|1888]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''59.3%''' ''4,115''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|36.5% ''2,533''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|4.1% ''287''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1884 United States presidential election|1884]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''58.8%''' ''3,998''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|38.6% ''2,625''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.6% ''173''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1880 United States presidential election|1880]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''59.2%''' ''3,739''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|39.1% ''2,468''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.8% ''113''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1876 United States presidential election|1876]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''58.0%''' ''3,259''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|40.7% ''2,286''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.4% ''76''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1872 United States presidential election|1872]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''58.7%''' ''2,795''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|41.1% ''1,955''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.2% ''8''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1868 United States presidential election|1868]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''61.0%''' ''2,778''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|38.9% ''1,770''
| style="text-align:center;|
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1864 United States presidential election|1864]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''61.8%''' ''2,637''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|38.1% ''1,626''
| style="text-align:center;|
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1860 United States presidential election|1860]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''59.2%''' ''2,415''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|37.8% ''1,542''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.8% ''117''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1856 United States presidential election|1856]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''56.7%''' ''2,093''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|36.0% ''1,328''
| style="text-align:center;|
|}
|}
{{Hidden end}}


==Government==
==Government==
'''Commissioners:'''
* Commissioners: Mark Robinson (R), Joe Antram (R), Mike Yoder (R)
John F. Bayliss (R),
* Auditor: Jack Reser (R)
* Clerk of Courts: Barb McDonald (R) <ref name="electionsonthe.net">{{cite web|url=http://www.electionsonthe.net/oh/logan/electoff/county.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160128043241/http://www.electionsonthe.net/oh/logan/electoff/county.pdf |archive-date=January 28, 2016 |url-status=live|website=Logan County Board of Elections|access-date=June 16, 2015}}</ref>
Dustin A. Wickersham (R),
* Recorder: Pat Myers (R) (appointed July 2, 2013)<ref name="electionsonthe.net"/>
Anthony E. Core (R)
* Treasurer:Rhonda Stafford (R)

* Prosecuting Attorney: Eric Stewart (R)
'''Auditor:'''
* Sheriff: Randall J. Dodds (R)
Jack Reser (R)
* Engineer: Scott Coleman (R)

* Coroner: John C. O'Connor (R)
'''Clerk of Courts:'''
* Judge Court of Common Pleas: Kevin P. Braig (R)
Barb McDonald (R) <ref name="electionsonthe.net">{{cite web|url=http://www.electionsonthe.net/oh/logan/electoff/county.pdf|website=Logan County Board of Elections|accessdate=June 16, 2015}}</ref>
* Judge Court of Common Pleas Probate/Juvenile Division: Kim Kellogg-Martin (R)

* Judge Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations-Juv.-Probate Division: Natasha Kennedy (R)
'''Recorder:'''
* Judge Municipal Court: Jacob Estes (R)
Pat Myers (R) (Appointed July 2, 2013) <ref name="electionsonthe.net"/>

'''Treasurer:'''
Dara J. Wren (R)

'''Prosecuting Attorney:'''
Eric Stewart (R)

'''Sheriff:'''
Randall J. Dodds (R)

'''Engineer:'''
Scott Coleman (R)

'''Coroner:'''
Michael E. Failor D.O. (R)

'''Judge Court of Common Pleas:'''
William T. Goslee (R)

'''Judge Court of Common Pleas Probate/Juvenile Division:'''
Kim Kellogg-Martin (R)

'''Judge Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations-Juv.-Probate Division:'''
Dan W. Bratka (R)

'''Judge Municipal Court:'''
Ann E. Beck (D)


==Communities==
==Communities==
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* [[Zane Township, Logan County, Ohio|Zane]]
* [[Zane Township, Logan County, Ohio|Zane]]
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===Census-designated places===
===Census-designated places===
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* [[Melville J. Herskovits]] - anthropologist
* [[Melville J. Herskovits]] - anthropologist
* [[Kin Hubbard]] - cartoonist and journalist
* [[Kin Hubbard]] - cartoonist and journalist
* [[Sami Callihan|Samuel Johnston]] - professional wrestler
* [[Edward D. Jones]] - [[Investment banking|investment banker]]
* [[Edward D. Jones]] - [[Investment banking|investment banker]]
* [[Austin Eldon Knowlton]] - architect
* [[Austin Eldon Knowlton]] - architect
* [[William Lawrence (Republican politician)|William Lawrence]] - [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] politician involved with the attempt to impeach [[Andrew Johnson]], creating the [[United States Department of Justice]], helping to create the [[American Red Cross]], and ratifying the [[Geneva Convention]]
* [[William Lawrence (Republican politician)|William Lawrence]] - [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] politician involved with the attempt to impeach [[Andrew Johnson]], creating the [[United States Department of Justice]], helping to create the [[American Red Cross]], and ratifying the [[Geneva Convention]]
* The [[Mills Brothers]] - entertainers
* The [[Mills Brothers]] - entertainers
* [[Raymond Stanton Patton]] (1882–1937), rear admiral and first [[flag officer]] of the [[United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Corps]] and second Director of the [[United States Coast and Geodetic Survey]] (1929-1937)
* [[Raymond Stanton Patton]] (1882–1937), rear admiral and first [[flag officer]] of the [[United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Corps]] and second Director of the [[United States Coast and Geodetic Survey]] (1929–1937)
* [[Norman Vincent Peale]] - minister and author
* [[Norman Vincent Peale]] - minister and author


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==References==
==References==
{{reflist|30em}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.co.logan.oh.us County website]
* [http://www.co.logan.oh.us County website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171209152004/http://www.co.logan.oh.us/ |date=December 9, 2017 }}


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[[Category:Logan County, Ohio| ]]
[[Category:Logan County, Ohio| ]]

Latest revision as of 06:30, 7 December 2024

Not to be confused with Logan, Ohio.

Logan County
County
Logan County Courthouse
Logan County Courthouse
Flag of Logan County
Flag
Official seal of Logan County
Seal
Map of Ohio highlighting Logan County
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Map of the United States highlighting Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°23′N 83°46′W / 40.39°N 83.77°W / 40.39; -83.77
Country United States
State Ohio
FoundedMarch 1, 1818[1]
Named forBenjamin Logan
SeatBellefontaine
Largest cityBellefontaine
Area
 • Total
467 sq mi (1,210 km2)
 • Land458 sq mi (1,190 km2)
 • Water8.3 sq mi (21 km2)  1.8%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
46,150
 • Density99/sq mi (38/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district4th
Websitewww.co.logan.oh.us

Logan County is a county in the west central portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 46,150.[2] The county seat is Bellefontaine.[3] The county is named for Benjamin Logan, who fought Native Americans in the area.[4] Logan County comprises the Bellefontaine, Ohio Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Columbus-Marion-Zanesville, Ohio Combined Statistical Area.

Geography

[edit]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has an area of 467 square miles (1,210 km2), of which 458 square miles (1,190 km2) is land and 8.3 square miles (21 km2) (1.8%) is water.[5] Campbell Hill, the highest natural point in Ohio at 1,549 feet (472 m), is northeast of Bellefontaine.

Adjacent counties

[edit]

Major highways

[edit]

Demographics

[edit]
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18203,159—
18306,440103.9%
184014,015117.6%
185019,16236.7%
186020,9969.6%
187023,0289.7%
188026,26714.1%
189027,3864.3%
190030,42011.1%
191030,084−1.1%
192030,1040.1%
193028,981−3.7%
194029,6242.2%
195031,3295.8%
196034,80311.1%
197035,0720.8%
198039,15511.6%
199042,3108.1%
200046,0058.7%
201045,858−0.3%
202046,1500.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2020 [2]

2000 census

[edit]

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 46,005 people, 17,956 households, and 12,730 families living in the county. The population density was 100 inhabitants per square mile (39/km2). There were 21,571 housing units at an average density of 47 units per square mile (18/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.15% White, 1.71% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races, and 1.24% from two or more races. 0.72% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 96.8% spoke English, 1.0% German and 1.0% Spanish as their first language.

There were 17,956 households, out of which 33.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.00% were married couples living together, 9.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.10% were non-families. 24.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.70% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 27.90% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 13.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $41,479, and the median income for a family was $47,516. Males had a median income of $37,134 versus $24,739 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,984. About 7.10% of families and 9.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.80% of those under age 18 and 8.50% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

[edit]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 45,858 people, 18,111 households, and 12,569 families living in the county.[11] The population density was 100.0 inhabitants per square mile (38.6/km2). There were 23,181 housing units at an average density of 50.6 units per square mile (19.5 units/km2).[12] The racial makeup of the county was 95.3% white, 1.6% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.2% of the population.[11] In terms of ancestry, 30.9% were German, 13.5% were Irish, 11.5% were American, and 9.1% were English.[13]

Of the 18,111 households, 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.6% were non-families, and 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.98. The median age was 39.9 years.[11]

The median income for a household in the county was $46,493 and the median income for a family was $53,601. Males had a median income of $42,702 versus $29,537 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,974. About 11.0% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.3% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.[14]

Politics

[edit]

Logan County is a strongly Republican county, having backed Democratic Party presidential nominees only twice since 1856, in 1912 and 1964.

United States presidential election results for Logan County, Ohio[15]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 18,182 77.33% 5,027 21.38% 303 1.29%
2020 17,964 76.74% 5,055 21.59% 390 1.67%
2016 15,957 73.49% 4,647 21.40% 1,108 5.10%
2012 13,633 64.31% 7,062 33.31% 504 2.38%
2008 13,848 62.15% 7,936 35.61% 499 2.24%
2004 14,471 67.63% 6,825 31.90% 102 0.48%
2000 11,849 64.20% 5,945 32.21% 661 3.58%
1996 8,325 48.56% 6,397 37.31% 2,423 14.13%
1992 9,364 49.84% 4,889 26.02% 4,534 24.13%
1988 11,099 70.71% 4,484 28.57% 114 0.73%
1984 12,230 76.54% 3,645 22.81% 104 0.65%
1980 9,727 64.87% 4,319 28.80% 948 6.32%
1976 9,092 59.03% 5,949 38.62% 361 2.34%
1972 10,938 71.12% 3,786 24.62% 656 4.27%
1968 8,362 56.12% 4,889 32.81% 1,648 11.06%
1964 6,683 44.06% 8,484 55.94% 0 0.00%
1960 11,311 68.18% 5,279 31.82% 0 0.00%
1956 11,229 72.66% 4,226 27.34% 0 0.00%
1952 11,084 69.81% 4,793 30.19% 0 0.00%
1948 8,118 61.01% 5,149 38.70% 38 0.29%
1944 9,882 66.65% 4,944 33.35% 0 0.00%
1940 9,861 60.83% 6,351 39.17% 0 0.00%
1936 8,363 52.58% 7,353 46.23% 189 1.19%
1932 7,469 52.04% 6,678 46.53% 205 1.43%
1928 9,602 76.63% 2,858 22.81% 71 0.57%
1924 7,186 61.03% 3,176 26.97% 1,412 11.99%
1920 8,521 63.21% 4,904 36.38% 56 0.42%
1916 4,345 54.80% 3,483 43.93% 101 1.27%
1912 1,977 27.07% 2,727 37.34% 2,600 35.60%
1908 4,756 58.44% 3,186 39.15% 196 2.41%
1904 4,994 69.21% 1,939 26.87% 283 3.92%
1900 4,806 60.38% 2,951 37.08% 202 2.54%
1896 4,722 59.56% 3,125 39.42% 81 1.02%
1892 3,796 57.85% 2,332 35.54% 434 6.61%
1888 4,115 59.34% 2,533 36.52% 287 4.14%
1884 3,998 58.83% 2,625 38.63% 173 2.55%
1880 3,739 59.16% 2,468 39.05% 113 1.79%
1876 3,259 57.98% 2,286 40.67% 76 1.35%
1872 2,795 58.74% 1,955 41.09% 8 0.17%
1868 2,778 61.08% 1,770 38.92% 0 0.00%
1864 2,637 61.86% 1,626 38.14% 0 0.00%
1860 2,415 59.28% 1,542 37.85% 117 2.87%
1856 2,093 56.75% 1,328 36.01% 267 7.24%

Government

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  • Commissioners: Mark Robinson (R), Joe Antram (R), Mike Yoder (R)
  • Auditor: Jack Reser (R)
  • Clerk of Courts: Barb McDonald (R) [16]
  • Recorder: Pat Myers (R) (appointed July 2, 2013)[16]
  • Treasurer:Rhonda Stafford (R)
  • Prosecuting Attorney: Eric Stewart (R)
  • Sheriff: Randall J. Dodds (R)
  • Engineer: Scott Coleman (R)
  • Coroner: John C. O'Connor (R)
  • Judge Court of Common Pleas: Kevin P. Braig (R)
  • Judge Court of Common Pleas Probate/Juvenile Division: Kim Kellogg-Martin (R)
  • Judge Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations-Juv.-Probate Division: Natasha Kennedy (R)
  • Judge Municipal Court: Jacob Estes (R)

Communities

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Map of Logan County with municipalities and townships

City

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Villages

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Townships

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Census-designated places

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Unincorporated communities

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Notable people

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Historical marker in downtown Bellefontaine marking the site of Blue Jacket's Town

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Ohio County Profiles: Logan County" (PDF). Ohio Department of Development. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 21, 2007. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
  2. ^ a b 2020 census
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 189.
  5. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on May 4, 2014. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  7. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  8. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  9. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  11. ^ a b c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  12. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  13. ^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  14. ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  15. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
  16. ^ a b Logan County Board of Elections http://www.electionsonthe.net/oh/logan/electoff/county.pdf. Archived (PDF) from the original on January 28, 2016. Retrieved June 16, 2015. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
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