Craig is a city located in Moffat County Colorado. Craig has a 2024 population of 9,051. It is also the county seat of Moffat County. Craig is currently growing at a rate of 0.02% annually and its population has increased by 0.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,042 in 2020.
The average household income in Craig is $81,318 with a poverty rate of 12.59%. The median age in Craig is 38.2 years: 40.1 years for males, and 37.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Craig was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,377 | 81.77% |
| Two or more races | 1,137 | 12.6% |
| Other race | 352 | 3.9% |
| Native American | 99 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 40 | 0.44% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,831 | 2.32 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
| Married | 1,668 | 2.99 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Non Family | 1,566 | 1.26 | 45.3 | 54.7 |
| Female | 490 | 3.21 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
| Male | 107 | 3.39 | 91.6 | 8.4 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
66.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 338 | 5.42% |
| Associates Degree | 737 | 11.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 983 | 15.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 312 | 5.01% |
| High School Graduate | 2,421 | 38.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 83 | 1.33% |
| Some College | 1,359 | 21.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,921 | 4,714 | 1,225 |
| Hispanic | 936 | 745 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 647 | 565 | 28 |
| Other Race | 245 | 172 | 18 |
| Native American | 73 | 71 | 0 |
| Asian | 21 | 21 | 6 |
| Black | 17 | 17 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 58.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,198 | $77,717 | $55,815 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,172 | $0 | $105,774 |
| High School Graduate | $42,404 | $54,826 | $33,656 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,913 | $50,407 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,668 | $54,347 | $35,310 |
| Some College | $39,066 | $45,948 | $34,564 |
$44,668
Average Earnings
$54,347
Average Male
$35,310
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.57% of Craig residents speak only English, while 12.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,719 | 771 | 11.47% |
| Hispanic | 1,457 | 337 | 23.13% |
| Multiple | 1,128 | 187 | 16.58% |
| Other | 349 | 46 | 13.18% |
| Native | 93 | 13 | 13.98% |
| Asian | 40 | 6 | 15% |
12.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.61%
Male Poverty Rate
14.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Craig is Hispanic, with 23.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Craig is White, with 11.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.13% |
| Some College | 6.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Employed | 8.18% |
| Male Employed | 5.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,250 | $97,667 |
| Households | $69,256 | $81,318 |
| Married Families | $106,648 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,585 | $53,834 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
47.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
591
Number of Veterans
573
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 198 |
| Second Gulf War | 127 |
| First Gulf War | 86 |
| Korea | 23 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 155 |
| 75+ | 154 |
| 65 to 74 | 152 |
| 18 to 34 | 66 |
| 35 to 54 | 64 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 496 | 8.55% |
| 2+ Races | 79 | 11.62% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 4.88% |
| Other Race | 16 | 6.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
64.4%
Employment Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
50.72%
Born in Craig
94.03%
Native Born
5.97%
Foreign Born
3.64%
Non Citizen
2.34%
Naturalized
94.03% of Craig residents were born in the United States, with 50.72% having been born in Colorado. 3.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,063 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2028 | 9,060 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 2027 | 9,058 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 2026 | 9,056 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2025 | 9,053 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 2024 | 9,051 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 2023 | 9,049 | 60 | 0.67% |
| 2022 | 8,989 | 21 | 0.23% |
| 2021 | 8,968 | -74 | -0.82% |
| 2020 | 9,042 | 26 | 0.29% |
| 2019 | 9,016 | 19 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 8,997 | 23 | 0.26% |
| 2017 | 8,974 | -44 | -0.49% |
| 2016 | 9,018 | 141 | 1.59% |
| 2015 | 8,877 | 4 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 8,873 | -128 | -1.42% |
| 2013 | 9,001 | -30 | -0.33% |
| 2012 | 9,031 | -173 | -1.88% |
| 2011 | 9,204 | -255 | -2.7% |
| 2010 | 9,459 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,189 | 1,098 | 13.57% |
| 1990 | 8,091 | -42 | -0.52% |
| 1980 | 8,133 | 3,928 | 93.41% |
| 1970 | 4,205 | 221 | 5.55% |
| 1960 | 3,984 | 904 | 29.35% |
| 1950 | 3,080 | -5,983 | -66.02% |