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Craig

Montana · 172 residents · 0.30 sq mi
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Craig is a city of 172 people in Montana. Owners hold 97% of the housing stock. The population has more than tripled since 2023, adding 125 people. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 9% of adults. 0% of residents were born outside the United States. People stay put here: 96% were in the same home a year ago.

At a glance
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
97% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
172
+266%since 2023
from 47 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
575 / sq mi
+266%since 2023
from 157 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.6
−30%since 2023
from 59.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.30 sq mi
Population, 2010 – 2024
04794141188201020202024Craig
2024172
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 517.4%(30)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1916.3%(28)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.3%(4)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.1%(7)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4417.4%(30)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5427.9%(48)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 644.7%(8)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.1%(14)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840.6%(1)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.2%(2)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$25,846
−60%since 2023
from $65,211 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
−51.8 ptssince 2023
from 81.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
+2%since 2023
from 0.326 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
96.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 90.9% in 2023
3.3% rent
Vacancy rate
35.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 45.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.87 people
+34%since 2023
from 2.14 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
67.2%
+67.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(40)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.1%(1)
Other12.8%(6)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(164)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.2%(2)
Other3.5%(6)
Diversity Score
11
−65%since 2023
from 32 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Japanese1.2%(2)
Ancestry
German12.8%(22)
Irish9.9%(17)
American4.1%(7)
French3.5%(6)
English2.9%(5)
Norwegian1.2%(2)
Swedish1.2%(2)
British0.6%(1)
Portuguese0.6%(1)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
−16.5 ptssince 2023
from 25.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 57.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
31.9%
US average: 74.6%
Self-employed
3.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.2%
+41.6 ptssince 2023
from 29.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 53.2% in 2023
Female
45.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 46.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−16.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 90.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
96.7%
US average: 95.5%
Same house as last year
95.9%
US average: 87.7%
English only at home
98.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 97.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married85.9%(55)
Married7.8%(5)
Widowed6.3%(4)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married41%(32)
Married9%(7)
Widowed2.6%(2)
Divorced47.4%(37)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
5.2%
−16.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
30.8%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
8.1%
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
9.9%
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
51.2%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.3%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
37.8%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
61.0%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)100%(4)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)100%(4)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(4)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 4 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Craig, Montana?

Craig, Montana has about 172 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Craig, Montana?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Craig, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Craig, Montana?

About 17.4% of people in Craig, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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