About
About Logan Heights
Logan Heights stands as a testament to both history and diversity. This storied neighborhood boasts a rich tapestry of cultural heritage, its roots tracing back to the early 1900s. Initially established as a bustling hub for the working class, Logan Heights has since evolved into a melting pot of immigrant communities, each contributing their unique traditions and perspectives to the vibrant mosaic of local life.
Quick History
In 1871, Congressman John A. Logan took legislative action, proposing a bill to secure federal land grants and subsidies for the construction of a transcontinental railroad that would terminate in San Diego. A thoroughfare established in 1881 was later christened Logan Heights in tribute to the congressman. The community's transformative journey commenced in 1910-1920s as African Americans came to San Diego in search of job opportunities in the manufacturing sector during and after World War I. Concurrently, the deteriorating economic situation in Mexico, coupled with the impact of the Mexican Revolution in the decade following 1910, contributed to the increasing number of migrant workers. Over time, these communities settled in and around Logan Heights.
Logan's Legacy
Logan Heights has seen prominent figures, one such prominent community member, Earl Gilliam a graduate of the University of California San Francisco (UC Hastings) law school became the first African-American judge in San Diego County. The Logan Heights Community has a park dedicated to him in his honor and for his service to the San Diego Community at large.
Population
Of the Greater Logan Heights area
14,348
(3,657 homes)
Demographics
87.6% Hispanic/Latino
7.1% African-American
3.7% White
1.4% Asian
Age
38.23% are under 21 years old