Craig County, VA Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Craig County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,994 | 8,661,529 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 15.2 | 202.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.89% | 0.60% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 46.6 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 1,752 | 3,324,966 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Craig County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Craig County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,212 | $91,409 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.59% | 4.62% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% | 4.2% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Craig County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $176,389 | $257,048 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $727 | $1,514 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 83.0% | 67.2% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | Craig County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 33.7 | 23.3 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 8.3% | 16.2% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Craig County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Craig County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.1% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.78 | 2.53 | 2.54 |
Health
Craig County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Craig County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.5 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.9% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |