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Craigsville

Virginia · 899 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 $20,493. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,600. The poverty rate of 37.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 73% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
899
−8%since 2000
from 979 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
435 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 474 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+8%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6098431K1K2K1990201020202024Craigsville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,493
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,855
+22%since 2000
from $16,226 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.8%
+24.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.8%
Information3.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,600
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
40.9% rent
Afford Score
7.7
+246%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(834)
Black0.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.4%(12)
Diversity Score7.5%(67)
Diversity Score
7
+40%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
−9%since 2000
from 27.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.7%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.9%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
59.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Craigsville, Virginia?

Craigsville, Virginia has about 899 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Craigsville, Virginia?

The typical household in Craigsville, Virginia earns about $20,493 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 $158,600, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Craigsville, Virginia?

About 5.8% 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 37.8% 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 103 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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