Craig County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Craig County is located in Virginia with a total population of 4,881. It is the 130th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Craig County is 46.1 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Craig County is $67,778. This is 25% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.0%. This is 41% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $210,500. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Craig County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (95.2% vs 59.0%). The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 18.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 10.7%.

Education

17.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.9%.