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Craig County

Oklahoma · 15,029 residents · 761.255 sq mi
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Craig County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,836. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% 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 $87,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,029
+1%since 2000
from 14,950 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+7%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,836
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,997 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,784
+14%since 2000
from $16,539 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$551
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.8%
−36.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+17%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(10,175)
Black3.1%(459)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(179)
Asian0.2%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.6%(2,181)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(9,852)
Black2.9%(440)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(370)
Asian0.7%(105)
Other27.3%(4,097)
Diversity Score60.4%(9,077)
Diversity Score
60
+314%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+5%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.2%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Craig County, Oklahoma?

Craig County, Oklahoma has about 15,029 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Craig County, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Craig County, Oklahoma earns about $39,836 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Craig County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Craig County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $87,000, and the typical rent is about $551 a month.

How educated are people in Craig County, Oklahoma?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Craig County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Craig County, Oklahoma?

About 17.1% of people in Craig County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Craig County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Craig County, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 925 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 3733Census Tract 3731Census Tract 3734Census Tract 3732Census Tract 3735
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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