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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Craig

Colorado · 8,091 residents · 5.073 sq mi
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The short version

Craig has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $31,610. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $52,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,091
−12%vs 2000
vs 9,189 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,595 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 1,811 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
31.3
−8%vs 2000
vs 34.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Craig
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,610
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,091 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,596
−31%vs 2000
vs $18,140 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
10.9%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,900
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $92,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$294
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $450 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
62.1%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.9% in 2000
37.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−26%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(7,957)
Black0.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(992)
Asian0.4%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.8%(2,374)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(7,827)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(521)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other3%(246)
Diversity Score21.2%(1,714)
Diversity Score
21
−18%vs 2000
vs 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.6%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
−7%vs 2000
vs 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Craig, Colorado?

Craig, Colorado has about 8,091 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Craig, Colorado?

The typical household in Craig, Colorado earns about $31,610 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Craig, Colorado expensive?

In Craig, Colorado, the median home is worth about $52,900, and the typical rent is about $294 a month.

How educated are people in Craig, Colorado?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Craig, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Craig, Colorado?

About 10.9% of people in Craig, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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