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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Craigsville

Virginia · 979 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 $27,500. Population has grown 23% since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $61,600. Households here earn about 41% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

979
+23%since 1990
from 796 in 1990
1990 – 2025
474 / sq mi
+23%since 1990
from 385 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.6
−9%since 1990
from 41.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6098431K1K2K1990201020202024Craigsville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,737 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,226
+82%since 1990
from $8,926 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.1%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,600
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$341
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $285 in 1990
US average: $602
63.7%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 65.4% in 1990
36.3% rent
2.2
+8%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(791)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7.5%(59)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(945)
Black1.7%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.3%(52)
5
−29%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.4%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.9%
+18.2 ptssince 1990
from 42.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 0.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.7 min
+23%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 979 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Craigsville, Virginia?

The typical household in Craigsville, Virginia earns about $27,500 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 $61,600, and the typical rent is about $341 a month.

How educated are people in Craigsville, Virginia?

About 4.4% 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 13.1% 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 183 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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