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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Craigsville

West Virginia · 2,204 residents · 6.07 sq mi
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Craigsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,631. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $55,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% 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

2,204
+10%since 1990
from 2,008 in 1990
1990 – 2024
363 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 331 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
+6%since 1990
from 36.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K4K1990201020202024Craigsville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,631
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,850 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,233
+49%since 1990
from $8,901 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.8%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 16.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$55,200
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$314
−31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $344 in 1990
US average: $602
79.7%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 81.2% in 1990
20.3% rent
2.2
+7%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(2,003)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(25)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(2,185)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score0.9%(20)
1
−26%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.5%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.8%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 59.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
−18%since 1990
from 23.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Craigsville, West Virginia?

Craigsville, West Virginia has about 2,204 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Craigsville, West Virginia?

The typical household in Craigsville, West Virginia earns about $24,631 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Craigsville, West Virginia expensive?

In Craigsville, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $55,200, and the typical rent is about $314 a month.

How educated are people in Craigsville, West Virginia?

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

What is the poverty rate in Craigsville, West Virginia?

About 19.8% of people in Craigsville, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Craigsville, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Craigsville, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 196 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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