Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Craig, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,991

Median Agei

40.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

75.3%6,766

Hispanic/Latino

16.2%1,454

Two or More

5.7%515

Other

1.4%123

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.8%76

Asian

0.6%51

Black

0.1%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9%558

High School Diploma

31.4%1,955

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%516

Some College (1+ yr)

14.5%902

Associate's Degree

12.1%751

Bachelor's Degree

13.3%830

Master's Degree

4.8%297

Doctorate

0.1%8

HS or Higher

93.4%

BA or Higher

18.2%

Graduate+

4.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$278,500

Median Renti

$1,045

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.2%2,386

Renter-Occupied

38.8%1,513

Total Units

4,326

Homeownership

61.2%

Vacancy Rate

9.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.1%218

$50K–$100K

4.9%117

$100K–$150K

3.6%86

$150K–$200K

9.6%228

$200K–$300K

28.6%683

$300K–$500K

38.1%908

$500K–$1M

5.1%122

$1M+

1%24

Rent Distribution

Under $500

102

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

532

$1,000–$1,250

240

$1,250–$1,500

243

$1,500–$2,000

284

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.6%69

2000–2009

3.1%135

1990–1999

11%476

1980–1989

17.4%751

1970–1979

32.1%1,390

1960–1969

8.3%360

1950–1959

5%217

1940–1949

13.8%598

1939 or earlier

7.6%330

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.4%2,939

Electricity

16.5%645

Bottled/LP Gas

4.3%168

Wood

1.9%75

No Fuel

1%39

Coal

0.8%33

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$72,636

Mean Household Incomei

$81,148

Per Capita Incomei

$35,971

Poverty Ratei

8.8%

Unemploymenti

2.5%

Labor Forcei

4,717

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.3%206

$10K–$15K

3.9%154

$15K–$20K

2.3%89

$20K–$25K

1.7%66

$25K–$30K

3.8%149

$30K–$35K

6.2%243

$35K–$40K

6.4%249

$40K–$45K

4.9%192

$45K–$50K

5.8%225

$50K–$60K

4.9%191

$60K–$75K

5.9%229

$75K–$100K

14%547

$100K–$125K

13.6%531

$125K–$150K

9.6%376

$150K–$200K

8.5%332

$200K+

3.1%120

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

216

Residentsi

256

Avg. Tenant Renti

$376/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers12 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8204 homes83% occupied$376/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $72,636/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

76%

Very low income$22K–$36K/yr

22%

Low income$36K–$58K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

68% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

11% of subsidized households are minority

19% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

50% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4635.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

365

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,529

Avg. Commutei

17.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,601

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

688(10% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92%Insured

8%Uninsured