Craig County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Craig County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 14,215. It is the 48th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Craig County is 40.8 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Craig County is $50,182. This is 21% lower than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.5%. This is 27% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $132,900. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Craig County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Craig County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 12.3%.

Education

14.9% 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 46% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.2%.