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Craig

Montana · 172 residents · 0.299 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 125 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%.

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

172
+266%since 2023
from 47 in 2023
2010 – 2024
575 / sq mi
+266%since 2023
from 157 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
41.6
−30%since 2023
from 59.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
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

$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%
17.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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

96.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 90.9% in 2023
3.3% rent
35.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 45.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
67.2%
+67.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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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)
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)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest French population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

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%
2.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
46.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 57.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
3.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
71.2%
+41.6 ptssince 2023
from 29.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

54.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 53.2% in 2023
45.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 46.8% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
3.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
5.2%
−16.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
96.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 90.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
98.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 97.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
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)
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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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