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Craigsville

Virginia · 923 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 $31,974. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $109,700. Households here earn about 48% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
923
−6%since 2000
from 979 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
447 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 474 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+10%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6098431K1K2K1990201020202024Craigsville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,974
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,511
−11%since 2000
from $16,226 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,700
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$444
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.5%
−28.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
39.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+53%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(897)
Black1.7%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.6%(52)
Diversity Score
6
+5%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
60.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+15%since 2000
from 27.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.5%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.6%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Craigsville, Virginia?

Craigsville, Virginia has about 923 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Craigsville, Virginia?

The typical household in Craigsville, Virginia earns about $31,974 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 $109,700, and the typical rent is about $444 a month.

How educated are people in Craigsville, Virginia?

About 3.9% 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 20.5% 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 127 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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