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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Craig County

Virginia · 5,091 residents · 328.098 sq mi
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Craig County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,314. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $89,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,091
+16%since 1990
from 4,372 in 1990
1990 – 2025
16 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 13 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.6
+9%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Craig County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,314
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,106 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,322
+55%since 1990
from $11,186 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.3%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$89,600
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$404
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $278 in 1990
US average: $602
81.2%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 83.1% in 1990
18.8% rent
2.4
+19%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(4,337)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(7)
Asian0.3%(12)
Diversity Score2.4%(104)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(5,023)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(17)
Asian0.2%(8)
Diversity Score1.7%(85)
2
−30%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.6%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.3 min
−25%since 1990
from 35.3 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 Craig County, Virginia?

Craig County, Virginia has about 5,091 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Craig County, Virginia earns about $37,314 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Craig County, Virginia expensive?

In Craig County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $89,600, and the typical rent is about $404 a month.

How educated are people in Craig County, Virginia?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Craig County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Craig County, Virginia?

About 10.3% of people in Craig County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Craig County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Craig County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 719 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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