Craig, CO Demographics

A map of Craig's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,766	6,713	75.3%	74.1%
Hispanic	1,454	1,727	16.2%	19.1%
Multiracial	515	397	5.7%	4.4%
Native American/Other	199	114	2.2%	1.3%
Asian	51	38	0.6%	0.4%
Black	6	71	0.1%	0.8%

Craig, Colorado has an estimated population of 8,991, a less than 1% change from the 9,060 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.3% White, 16.2% Hispanic, 5.7% Multiracial, 2.2% Native American/Other, 0.6% Asian, and 0.1% 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 slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado 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 41.3% in 2020 and 40.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Craig is ranked the 75th most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 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 77th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Craig's White Population

6,766 residents of Craig, or 75.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Craig is considerably higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Craig ranks 304th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Craig's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Craig's population has increased from 74.1% to 75.3%.

Craig is more White than neighboring Dixon (35.6% White), Baggs (49% White), Maybell (45.7% White), and Meeker (75.1% White). Craig is less White than neighboring Hayden (81.4% White).

Craig's Black Population

6 residents of Craig, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Craig is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Craig ranks 157th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Craig's Black population has declined by an estimated 91.5%. Black residents' share of Craig's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

Craig is more Black than neighboring Hayden (0% Black), Dixon (0% Black), Maybell (0% Black), and Meeker (0% Black). Craig is less Black than neighboring Baggs (0.5% Black).

Craig's Asian Population

51 residents of Craig, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Craig is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Craig ranks 287th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Craig's Asian population has grown by an estimated 34.2%. Asian residents' share of Craig's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Craig is more Asian than neighboring Dixon (0% Asian), Baggs (0% Asian), and Maybell (0% Asian). Craig is less Asian than neighboring Hayden (0.8% Asian), and Meeker (1.4% Asian).

Craig's Hispanic Population

1,454 residents of Craig, or 16.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Craig is lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Craig ranks 157th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Craig's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Craig's population has decreased from 19.1% to 16.2%.

Craig is more Hispanic than neighboring Hayden (14.6% Hispanic), and Meeker (14.2% Hispanic). Craig is less Hispanic than neighboring Dixon (64.4% Hispanic), Baggs (44% Hispanic), and Maybell (54.3% Hispanic).

Craig's Native American/Other Population

199 residents of Craig, or 2.2% 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 Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Craig ranks 170th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Craig's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 74.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Craig's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.2%.

Craig is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hayden (0.3% Native American/Other), Dixon (0% Native American/Other), Baggs (1.4% Native American/Other), Maybell (0% Native American/Other), and Meeker (1.3% Native American/Other).

Craig's Multiracial Population

515 residents of Craig, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Craig is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Craig ranks 204th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Craig's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 29.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Craig's population has increased from 4.4% to 5.7%.

Craig is more Multiracial than neighboring Hayden (2.9% Multiracial), Dixon (0% Multiracial), Baggs (5.2% Multiracial), and Maybell (0% Multiracial). Craig is less Multiracial than neighboring Meeker (7.9% 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.