Logan is a city located in Hocking County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,704. It is the county seat of Hocking County. Logan is located in southeast Ohio, on the Hocking River southeast of Columbus. The current mayor of Logan is Democrat Michael Walsh, who took office in January 2004 serving a four year term.
Logan is located at 39°32'21" North, 82°24'22" West (39.539159, -82.406108).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.0 km2 (3.1 mi2). 8.0 km2 (3.1 mi2) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
As of the census of 2000, there are 6,704 people, 2,790 households, and 1,768 families residing in the city. The population density is 840.4/km2 (2,175.2/mi2). There are 2,948 housing units at an average density of 369.6/km2 (956.5/mi2). The racial makeup of the city is 97.87% White, 0.57% African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.01% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. 0.46% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,790 households out of which 30.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% are married couples living together, 13.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.6% are non-families. 32.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.33 and the average family size is 2.94.
In the city the population is spread out with 24.4% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 84.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 81.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $29,691, and the median income for a family is $38,143. Males have a median income of $31,875 versus $23,738 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,836. 17.7% of the population and 13.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 20.9% of those under the age of 18 and 16.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Logan is the county seat of Hocking County, Ohio. Residents named the town in honor of Chief Logan of the Mingo Indian tribe. Thomas Worthington established the community in 1816.
In 1825, approximately 250 people resided in the town. By 1840, the number of residents increased to nearly six hundred. The Hocking River provided sufficient water power for the purpose of operating grist and sawmills particularly at the falls above Logan. The town of Logan was slow to progress until the opening of the Hocking Canal, a branch of the Ohio-Erie Canal, in 1838. Several industries prospered due to the rich mineral resources of the Hocking Valley.
The discovery of immense quantities of coal led to the flourishing mining industry. Towns appeared and vanished as quickly as mines opened and closed.
It was soon found that iron ore could be extracted from the sandstone bedrock of the area. At its height during the Civil War, Ohio was the leading producer of iron for implements and weapons. No less than forty-six furnaces were firing in Ohio's six-county Hanging Rock Iron Region.
The clay soils of the Hocking Valley helped Ohio become a leader in clay products. The firebrick industry of the valley manufactured such products as clay tile, building and paving bricks and clay sewer pipe. Evidence of the industry can be seen in the many brick houses and abandoned kilns of the area. Clay is still an important industry in the region.
In the town's early history, many manufacturers were established in the community. In the early years, the two largest employers were the Motherwell Iron and Steel Company and the railroad. In more recent history, prominent industrial names in Logan have included Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Selkirk Metalbestos, General Electric, Logan Clay Products, Smead, Amanda Bent Bolt, Osburn Associates, and Carboundum.
Today, many residents of Logan and surrounding areas work in the tourism sector. Numerous residents operate bed and breakfasts or work in hotels or restaurants to meet the needs of tourists visiting the Hocking Hills State Park. Many natural wonders exist in the area immediately surrounding Logan.
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