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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Craigsville

Virginia · 796 residents · 2.067 sq mi
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Craigsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,737. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 183 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $40,800. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 41% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

796
−19%vs 2000
vs 979 in 2000
1990 – 2025
385 / sq mi
−19%vs 2000
vs 474 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.3
+10%vs 2000
vs 37.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6098431K1K2K1990201020202024Craigsville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,737
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,500 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,926
−45%vs 2000
vs $16,226 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.6%
+3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,800
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$285
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $341 in 2000
US average: $450
65.4%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.7% in 2000
34.6% rent
2.1
−8%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(791)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.5%(59)
7
+40%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.5%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
42.7%
−18.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
−18%vs 2000
vs 27.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Craigsville, Virginia?

Craigsville, Virginia has about 796 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Craigsville, Virginia?

The typical household in Craigsville, Virginia earns about $19,737 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 $40,800, and the typical rent is about $285 a month.

How educated are people in Craigsville, Virginia?

About 2.5% 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 16.6% of people in Craigsville, Virginia 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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