Population 4,856 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Craig County
Household size in Craig County
| Period | Craig County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.43 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.20 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.89 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.33 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Craig County holds 2.89 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.56, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change. Of Virginia's 133 counties, only five have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Craig County
| Period | Craig County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.3 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.8, Craig County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Craig County is older than at least four in five Virginia counties.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Craig County
| Period | Craig County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.3% of households in Craig County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Of Virginia's 133 counties, only two have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Craig County
Renters in Craig County
| Period | Craig County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.4% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 16.3% of households in Craig County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly half of owners (47.7%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Craig County has a lower share of renters than at least four in five Virginia counties.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Craig County
| Period | Craig County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.2% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.2% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 27.2% of the housing in Craig County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Of Virginia's 133 counties, only six have a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Craig County
| Period | Craig County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Craig County was built around 1981, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980).
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Craig County
| Period | Craig County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $501 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $533 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $612 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $706 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$205 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in Craig County runs $706 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent takes 22.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only three of Virginia's 133 counties have lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Craig County
Bachelor's degrees in Craig County
| Period | Craig County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.3% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Craig County: 19.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Craig County has a lower share of college graduates than most Virginia counties.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Craig County
| Period | Craig County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.8% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.2% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.6% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in Craig County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Compared with other Virginia counties, Craig County has a lower share of high school graduates than most.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Craig County
| Period | Craig County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.9% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Craig County has been strong: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Craig County has lower unemployment than the great majority of Virginia counties. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Craig County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig County | 2.89 | 47.8 | 4.3% | 16.3% | 27.2% | 1981 | $706 | 19.6% | 86.6% | 2.4% |
| Botetourt County | 2.58 | 47.9 | 7.1% | 14.5% | 12.4% | 1984 | $1,171 | 29.0% | 94.4% | 2.5% |
| Monroe County | 2.89 | 45.5 | 8.2% | 13.1% | 26.1% | 1977 | $691 | 15.7% | 87.3% | 4.7% |
| Giles County | 2.49 | 44.9 | 5.5% | 21.1% | 19.0% | 1971 | $799 | 18.5% | 91.4% | 2.0% |
| Bedford County | 2.47 | 47.1 | 6.7% | 15.3% | 9.6% | 1989 | $1,018 | 34.4% | 92.7% | 2.9% |
| Mercer County | 2.41 | 42.8 | 9.8% | 27.1% | 17.4% | 1973 | $824 | 22.7% | 89.2% | 2.6% |
| Lynchburg City | 2.36 | 32.9 | 11.9% | 51.1% | 15.0% | 1971 | $1,081 | 43.4% | 92.0% | 6.0% |
| Amherst County | 2.47 | 43.9 | 8.1% | 19.2% | 12.2% | 1980 | $1,029 | 25.2% | 89.9% | 5.3% |
| Appomattox County | 2.50 | 43.8 | 12.3% | 24.2% | 11.2% | 1981 | $942 | 19.6% | 92.4% | 4.7% |
| McDowell County | 2.46 | 42.6 | 11.2% | 22.7% | 30.3% | 1957 | $642 | 6.5% | 75.7% | 6.5% |
| Buckingham County | 2.37 | 43.3 | 12.9% | 22.7% | 14.5% | 1990 | $1,003 | 15.1% | 85.7% | 4.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Craig County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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