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CITY · 2010 ACS

Craig

Alaska · 1,201 residents · 6.688 sq mi
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Craig has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,813. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $162,100. Households here earn about 28% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 146%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,201
−14%since 2000
from 1,397 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
180 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 209 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.4
+8%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9911K1K1K2K1990201020202024Craig
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,813
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,298 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,263
+25%since 2000
from $20,176 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance17.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,100
+146%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$756
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $645 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.8%
−40.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
34.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+195%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(925)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(39)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.8%(165)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(763)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(39)
Asian0.7%(9)
Other21.8%(262)
Diversity Score54.7%(656)
Diversity Score
55
+362%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.1 min
−27%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
56.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
27.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.9%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
47.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Craig, Alaska?

Craig, Alaska has about 1,201 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Craig, Alaska?

The typical household in Craig, Alaska earns about $47,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Craig, Alaska expensive?

In Craig, Alaska, the median home is worth about $162,100, and the typical rent is about $756 a month.

How educated are people in Craig, Alaska?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Craig, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Craig, Alaska?

About 19.7% of people in Craig, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Craig, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Craig, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 59 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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