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Craig County

Oklahoma · 14,107 residents · 761.255 sq mi
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Craig County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,003. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 14% 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 $110,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,107
−6%since 2000
from 14,950 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
19 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+10%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,003
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,997 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,239
+34%since 2000
from $16,539 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,700
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$726
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
29.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+38%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.8%(8,438)
Black2.6%(368)
Hispanic / Latino3%(427)
Asian0.5%(75)
Other29.8%(4,201)
Diversity Score63.9%(9,017)
Segregation Score10.3%(1,450)
Diversity Score
64
+338%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
10
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+23%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.7%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Craig County, Oklahoma?

Craig County, Oklahoma has about 14,107 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Craig County, Oklahoma earns about $43,003 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 $110,700, and the typical rent is about $726 a month.

How educated are people in Craig County, Oklahoma?

About 14.4% 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 18.2% 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 3 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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