West Logan, WV Demographics

A map of West Logan's Population by Race

West Logan, West Virginia has an estimated population of 365, a decrease from the 399 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.1% White, 12.3% Multiracial, 3.6% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Logan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Logan has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than West Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Logan, that probability was 12.2% in 2020 and 27.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Logan is ranked the 270th most populous place in West Virginia, out of 439 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). West Logan was ranked the 258th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Logan's White Population

307 residents of West Logan, or 84.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Logan is lower than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. West Logan ranks 209th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Logan's White population has declined by an estimated 17.7%. White residents' share of West Logan's population has decreased from 93.5% to 84.1%.

West Logan is more White than neighboring Henlawson (78.4% White). West Logan is less White than neighboring Peach Creek (100% White), Logan (89% White), Crooked Creek (89.6% White), and Justice Addition (100% White).

West Logan's Black Population

13 residents of West Logan, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Logan is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. West Logan ranks 295th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Logan's Black population has grown by an estimated 1200.0%. Black residents' share of West Logan's population has increased from 0.3% to 3.6%.

West Logan is more Black than neighboring Peach Creek (0% Black), Crooked Creek (0% Black), Justice Addition (0% Black), and Henlawson (0% Black). West Logan is less Black than neighboring Logan (7.1% Black).

West Logan's Asian Population

0 residents of West Logan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Logan is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. West Logan ranks 248th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Logan's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of West Logan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Logan is less Asian than neighboring Henlawson (21.6% Asian).

West Logan's Hispanic Population

0 residents of West Logan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Logan is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. West Logan ranks 378th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Logan's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of West Logan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Logan is less Hispanic than neighboring Logan (1.5% Hispanic), and Crooked Creek (10.4% Hispanic).

West Logan's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Logan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Logan is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. West Logan ranks 315th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Logan's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of West Logan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Logan's Multiracial Population

45 residents of West Logan, or 12.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Logan is higher than in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. West Logan ranks 55th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Logan's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 87.5%. Multiracial residents' share of West Logan's population has increased from 6.0% to 12.3%.

West Logan is more Multiracial than neighboring Peach Creek (0% Multiracial), Logan (2.4% Multiracial), Crooked Creek (0% Multiracial), Justice Addition (0% Multiracial), and Henlawson (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.