Craig, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 49, Craig's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Craig is a small community located in Iowa, within Plymouth County. The total population is 49. It ranks as the 944th most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Craig is 57.3 years. This is 48% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. Only 10.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Craig is $50,000. This is 33% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.2%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Craig, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $100,000. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Craig is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Craig has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.8% of all residents.

Education

5.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 84% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Craig, Iowa is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Iowa state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.