Craig, AK Demographics

A map of Craig's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	710	620	62.8%	59.8%
Native American/Other	177	213	15.6%	20.6%
Multiracial	141	144	12.5%	13.9%
Hispanic	55	44	4.9%	4.2%
Asian	45	13	4.0%	1.3%
Black	3	2	0.3%	0.2%

Craig, Alaska has an estimated population of 1,131, an increase from the 1,036 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.8% White, 15.6% Native American/Other, 12.5% Multiracial, 4.9% Hispanic, 4.0% Asian, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Craig, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Craig has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Alaska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Craig, that probability was 57.8% in 2020 and 56.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Craig is ranked the 69th most populous place in Alaska, out of 355 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Craig was ranked the 70th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Craig's White Population

710 residents of Craig, or 62.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Craig is higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Craig ranks 149th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Craig's White population has grown by an estimated 14.5%. White residents' share of Craig's population has increased from 59.8% to 62.8%.

Craig is more White than neighboring Klawock (32% White), and Hydaburg (10.7% White). Craig is less White than neighboring Naukati Bay (63.6% White), Hollis (100% White), and Coffman Cove (97.4% White).

Craig's Black Population

3 residents of Craig, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Craig is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Craig ranks 138th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Craig's Black population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Black residents' share of Craig's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Craig is more Black than neighboring Klawock (0% Black), Naukati Bay (0% Black), Hydaburg (0% Black), Hollis (0% Black), and Coffman Cove (0% Black).

Craig's Asian Population

45 residents of Craig, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Craig is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Craig ranks 85th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Craig's Asian population has grown by an estimated 246.2%. Asian residents' share of Craig's population has increased from 1.3% to 4.0%.

Craig is more Asian than neighboring Klawock (0% Asian), Naukati Bay (0% Asian), Hydaburg (0% Asian), Hollis (0% Asian), and Coffman Cove (0% Asian).

Craig's Hispanic Population

55 residents of Craig, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Craig is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Craig ranks 95th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Craig's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Craig's population has increased from 4.2% to 4.9%.

Craig is more Hispanic than neighboring Klawock (3.1% Hispanic), Naukati Bay (0% Hispanic), Hydaburg (4.8% Hispanic), Hollis (0% Hispanic), and Coffman Cove (0% Hispanic).

Craig's Native American/Other Population

177 residents of Craig, or 15.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Craig is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Craig ranks 186th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Craig's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 16.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Craig's population has decreased from 20.6% to 15.6%.

Craig is more Native American/Other than neighboring Naukati Bay (0% Native American/Other), Hollis (0% Native American/Other), and Coffman Cove (0% Native American/Other). Craig is less Native American/Other than neighboring Klawock (40.7% Native American/Other), and Hydaburg (79.5% Native American/Other).

Craig's Multiracial Population

141 residents of Craig, or 12.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Craig is slightly higher than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Craig ranks 31st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Craig's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Craig's population has decreased from 13.9% to 12.5%.

Craig is more Multiracial than neighboring Hydaburg (5.1% Multiracial), Hollis (0% Multiracial), and Coffman Cove (2.6% Multiracial). Craig is less Multiracial than neighboring Klawock (24.2% Multiracial), and Naukati Bay (36.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.