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Craigsville

Virginia · 923 residents (2025 est.) · 2.067 sq mi
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Craigsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,609. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $176,900. The poverty rate of 29.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,104
+13%since 2000
from 979 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
534 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 474 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
+3%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:923 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6098431K1K2K1990201020202024Craigsville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,609
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,008
+66%since 2000
from $16,226 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.2%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
+14%since 2010
from 0.402 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,900
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.5%
−19.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
55.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+99%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(945)
Black1.7%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(52)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,059)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(23)
Diversity Score9.9%(109)
Diversity Score
10
+85%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.2%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+19%since 2000
from 27.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.9%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 52.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.8%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 27.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.5%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.3%
+26.8 ptssince 2017
from 50.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Craigsville, Virginia?

Craigsville, Virginia has about 1,104 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Craigsville, Virginia?

The typical household in Craigsville, Virginia earns about $39,609 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Craigsville, Virginia expensive?

In Craigsville, Virginia, the median home is worth about $176,900, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Craigsville, Virginia?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Craigsville, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Craigsville, Virginia?

About 29.2% of people in Craigsville, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Craigsville, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Craigsville, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 308 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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