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Craig

Alaska · 1,036 residents · 6.688 sq mi
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Craig has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,444. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 361 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $228,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 192%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,036
−26%since 2000
from 1,397 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
155 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 209 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+17%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9911K1K1K2K1990201020202024Craig
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,444
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,298 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,181
+84%since 2000
from $20,176 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$228,300
+192%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$865
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $645 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
33.4% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+209%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.8%(620)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(44)
Asian1.3%(13)
Other32.8%(340)
Diversity Score64.6%(669)
Diversity Score
65
+446%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
−23%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
53.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 74.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
47.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.6%
−53.9 ptssince 2013
from 72.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Craig, Alaska?

Craig, Alaska has about 1,036 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Craig, Alaska?

The typical household in Craig, Alaska earns about $64,444 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 $228,300, and the typical rent is about $865 a month.

How educated are people in Craig, Alaska?

About 20.3% 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 14.5% 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 224 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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