Craig County, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Craig County, VA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around averageHealthier than 79% of counties in Virginia
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B
Income Around average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Craig County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,833 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 14.7 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.84% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 46.8 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 1,727 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Craig County declined by 4.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 4,833 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Craig County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 25.9% of residents. That is 5.4 points above Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 733 15.2% -6.2 pts
- Millennials 29–44 819 16.9% -5.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 1,251 25.9% +5.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 978 20.2% +3.7 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Virginia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.3% of the people living in Craig County and men 49.7%.
- Women 50.3% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 49.7% Virginia 49.4%
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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 | $71,702 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 8.10% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Craig County is about 23% lower than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Craig County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $176,389 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $713 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 83.7% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Craig County is about 20.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $713 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Craig County spend about 83 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 344 hours, about 14.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Craig County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 41.3 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 82.7 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 344 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $10,679 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 16.9% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,376 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 386 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Virginia:
Lexington city (10.6 min), Covington city (12.2 min), Norton city (13.1 min).
Slowest:
Amelia County (43.7 min), Craig County (41.3 min), Buckingham County (41.3 min).
The average commute time in Craig County is 41 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
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 | 2.52 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.6), Arlington County (0.6), Alexandria city (0.5).
Lowest:
Greensville County (0.2), Lunenburg County (0.2), Buchanan County (0.2).
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% |
Highest health index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.8), Arlington County (0.8), Fairfax County (0.8).
Lowest:
Emporia city (0.7), Petersburg city (0.8), Galax city (0.8).
Craig County, VA Compared With Nearby Counties
How Craig County, VA compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig County, VA | 4,833 | $71,702 #2/3 | $176,389 #3/3 | 41.3 min #3/3 |
| Roanoke County, VA | 97,092 | $83,514 | $322,244 | 20.3 min |
| Montgomery County, VA | 99,089 | $71,288 | $358,482 | 16.0 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Craig County, Virginia.
How big is Craig County, Virginia by population?
About 4,833 people live in Craig County, Virginia, in 1,727 households of 2.8 people on average. The median age is 46.8, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 10 years.
Is Craig County, Virginia urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Craig County, Virginia has 15 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 17% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Craig County, Virginia?
The median home costs 2.5 times the median household income ($176,389 against $71,702), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $713 a month takes about 12% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Craig County, Virginia?
Unemployment in Craig County, Virginia is only 2.2%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Craig County, Virginia have a college degree?
15.1% of adults in Craig County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 7), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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